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The platypus is a semi-aquatic mammal found in eastern Australia. It eats small aquatic animals like shrimp, fish, worms, and insect larvae. Platypuses have predators like red foxes, feral cats, water rats, snakes, and birds of prey. They inhabit streams and rivers from Tasmania to Queensland. Adaptations like webbed feet, fur, and electroreception help the platypus swim, stay warm, and find food in its aquatic habitat. Males have venomous hind legs and the female carries eggs that hatch from skin glands rather than laying eggs.
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This presentation gives the clear details on the Mammals. Information on all type of Mammals are included.
Fast and quick facts are also included. The pictures are neatly depicted by which one can understand easily.
Gestation period of Mammals are depicted in an order. Some rarely observed Mammals are shown in the initial slides.
Parents and Teachers find this presentation very helpful as this is very easy to explain their Children. Even, Civil Service Exam aspirants and other exam aspirants like Life Sciences, Groups etc., find this presentation helpful and useful for their preparation.Australian animals
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Australia is home to many unique animal species. Some of the major animals discussed include:
- Kangaroos, which move by jumping and carry their young in pouches.
- Koalas, which spend most of the day sleeping in eucalyptus trees.
- Cassowaries, large flightless birds with sharp claws that can be dangerous to humans.
- Wombats, short-legged burrowing marsupials that resemble badgers.
- The platypus, a venomous mammal that lays eggs and has a duck-bill and webbed feet.
- The Tasmanian devil, a carnivorous marsupial known for its loud screams and cannibalistic tendenciesCLASS MAMMALIA - Zoology
CLASS MAMMALIA - ZoologySchool of Biosciences, MACFAST College, Tiruvalla, Kerala, India
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The mammals are the dominant animals of the world.
The name of the group coined by Linnaeus in 1758, refers to the milk producing mammary glands or breast of the mother for suckling the young.
They live wherever life is possible.
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The document discusses different groups of animals including amphibians, birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects. It provides 3 key characteristics for each group:
Amphibians are vertebrates that are ectothermic, breathe through their skin, and go through metamorphosis. Birds are vertebrates that are endothermic, have feathers, and lay eggs. Mammals are vertebrates that are endothermic, have hair, and produce milk to feed their young. Reptiles are vertebrates that are ectothermic, covered in scales, and have lungs. Insects are invertebrates that have a 3-part body structure, hatch from eggs, and have 6 legsMore from room18shows (20)
Mikaelas Anaconda Keynote
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The document discusses the giant anaconda snake. It provides details on the anaconda's origin in South America, habitat in rivers and swamps of the Amazon Rainforest, and diet consisting of large prey like deer, pigs, and caiman. Anacondas have few predators, mainly larger anacondas and humans, and can live 10-30 years. They are well-adapted for an aquatic lifestyle with eyes and nostrils on top of the head and powerful muscles for constricting prey underwater or on land.18fatimapinkdolphinwith Out Video
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Pink dolphins live in fresh water rivers in the Amazon and Orinoco River systems of South America. They tend to gather at river confluences and live in pods rather than alone. The reasons for their pink coloration are not fully understood but likely involve their skin pigmentation and chemical composition of the water. Pink dolphins eat crustaceans, catfish, crabs, turtles and other small fish. They are large dolphins reaching up to 4 meters long and have a humped back instead of a dorsal fin.Chanels Keynote
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Giraffes live in dry, open wooded savanna areas in Africa where the weather is hot and dry. They use their long necks to reach trees like mimosa and wild apricot to feed, and their long legs allow them to run fast from predators such as lions and leopards. Giraffes have adaptations like hard skin that helps them blend in and protects from predators, and they drink a lot of water but are vulnerable while drinking.Kang Keynote
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The kakapo is a flightless parrot native to New Zealand. It has adapted to live in an island habitat that is now predator-free, allowing it to find food and build shelters. However, the kakapo is critically endangered with predators such as dogs, possums, and cats previously harming and killing them. Conservation efforts aim to protect the kakapo's forest habitat and remove threats to help save the species.Anteater09
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The giant anteater is a mammal found in Central and South America. It has no teeth and uses its long, sticky tongue to eat up to 35,000 ants and termites per day. Giant anteaters have sharp claws and fur to defend against predators like jaguars. They are solitary animals that live in grasslands, forests, and swamps, using their keen sense of smell and long tongues to find insect nests for food. Despite their poor vision, anteaters have several adaptations that allow them to survive in different habitats and effectively hunt for insects.Polar Bears Keynote
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Polar bears live throughout the Arctic regions near the North Pole, hunting seals as their primary food source. They use several hunting methods including still hunting at seal breathing holes, stalking seals on land or in the water. Polar bears are perfectly adapted to the harsh Arctic conditions with two layers of fur and thick blubber keeping them warm. Their only natural predators are other polar bears or humans, but climate change now poses the greatest threat to their survival.Jasons Keynote
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The golden rumped elephant shrew lives in dense coastal scrub forests and semi-deciduous lowland forests, eating leaf litter, worms, insects, and spiders. It has a long flexible nose and small body that allow it to forage for food, and faces predators like humans and any larger animals, though it has a commensal relationship with robin chats that follow the shrews through the forest.Rosies Keynote Platypus
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The platypus is a unique Australian animal that lives in burrows along river banks in eastern Australia. It spends much of the day resting in its burrow but will emerge to sunbathe or clean its fur. The platypus has a soft, leathery snout and fur-covered body that allows it to survive both on land and in water as an excellent swimmer. It feeds and lives up to 12 years in the wild.Jenifiers Keynote
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The platypus is a unique semi-aquatic mammal found in eastern Australia's freshwater habitats. It has a hodgepodge of features including a duck-like bill, webbed feet, and a beaver-like tail. Males are also venomous, possessing spurs on their hind legs. The platypus has several adaptations for its lifestyle, such as webbed feet, a waterproof coat, and the ability to sense prey underwater using electroreception. It eats small aquatic animals and insects. Predators of the platypus include foxes, cats, snakes, and birds, but it is able to defend itself using its venom.Jennifers Keynote With Out Video
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The platypus is a unique Australian animal that lives in burrows along river banks in eastern Australia. It spends much of the day resting in its burrow but will emerge to sunbathe or clean its fur. The platypus has a soft, leathery snout and fur-covered body that allows it to survive both on land and in water as an excellent swimmer. It feeds and lives up to 12 years in the wild.Platypus Keynote
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Polar bears live throughout the Arctic regions near the North Pole, hunting seals as their primary food source. They use several hunting methods including still hunting at seal breathing holes, stalking seals on land or in the water. Polar bears are perfectly adapted to the harsh Arctic conditions with two layers of fur and thick blubber keeping them warm. Their only natural predators are other polar bears or humans, but climate change now poses the greatest threat to their survival.Jades Keynote..
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Dingoes are a unique wild dog found in Australia. They were likely brought to Australia over 15,000 years ago by Aboriginal people. Dingoes can live in almost any habitat in Australia where water is available. They are carnivorous and nocturnal hunters that prey on small mammals, reptiles, and insects. Dingoes have adapted to harsh Australian conditions through their fur, sharp teeth and claws, ability to survive on little water, and long distance communication through distinctive howls.David R Keynote
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Siberian tigers live in eastern Russia, northern China, and North Korea, and can adapt to various climates as long as they have shade, water, and prey. They use their striped fur for camouflage and have a large, powerful body with sharp claws and teeth to hunt swiftly and successfully catch prey of various types wherever they can find habitat.Tammys Keynote..
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Tasmanian devils are the largest carnivorous marsupials in the world. They are stocky animals around the size of small dogs, with black fur and white markings. Tasmanian devils are mainly scavengers but will also hunt smaller animals and prey. They have large home ranges that overlap with other devils as they search for food at night. In recent decades, a contagious facial tumor disease has spread among devil populations and threatens their long term survival, with the species now listed as vulnerable.Pink Dolphin
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The pink dolphin lives in the rivers of the Amazon rainforest. It has adapted physically to live in these murky rivers, with a long beak to catch prey, small eyes to see better in muddy water, and a flexible body that allows it to swim fast. Though the reason for their pink color is unknown, theories include it being an adaptation to river life or their close capillaries. They face threats from fishing, pollution, and hunting for body parts.Nitas Kookaburra Keynote
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Kookaburras are known for their loud, laughter-like calls. They inhabit areas of Australia ranging from savannas to rainforests, where they can easily find food. Kookaburras eat small animals like lizards, snakes, mice and insects. They have adapted strong beaks for building nests and feet that allow them to grasp branches since they are not strong flyers. Their predators include eagles and owls, but they can puff up their feathers to appear larger if threatened. Well-known songs are associated with the kookaburra's calls from the treetops.18kayla
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Polar bears primarily live in the Arctic region, with their main habitat being the offshore pack ice. Their diet consists mainly of seals, but they will also eat other Arctic animals or scavenge whale carcasses when necessary. Polar bears have adapted to their icy environment through thick fur that provides camouflage and grip on the snow or ice, as well as rough paw pads that prevent slipping. Their main predators are killer whales in the water and humans on land, both of which pose a serious threat.Dylankynoteaxolotl*2
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The Axolotl is a species of salamander that is unique in that it reaches sexual maturity and can reproduce without undergoing metamorphosis from its larval form. It retains external gills and tail fins and lives its entire life in water. Unlike other amphibians, the Axolotl has an incredible ability to regenerate lost limbs or organs like its brain, heart, and spinal cord. The Aztecs revered the Axolotl and it played a role in their ceremonies and medicine, and may have even been traded to help build Mexico City. However, the Axolotl is now critically endangered due to habitat loss and pollution in the few lakes where it remains.Jennifers Keynote
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The platypus is a unique animal found in eastern Australia's freshwater habitats. It has a hodgepodge of features including a duck-like bill, webbed feet, and a beaver-like tail. Males are also venomous, possessing spurs on their hind legs. The platypus has adapted to hunt for small prey underwater using electroreception in its bill and remaining submerged for over a minute thanks to dense fur. Though it has few natural predators, threats include red foxes, feral cats, and snakes.David Keynote
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Giant anteaters are mammals known for eating ants and termites. They use their long claws to open insect colonies and tree trunks, then use their long, sticky tongue to collect eggs, larvae and adult insects, consuming thousands per minute. Though they mainly eat insects, they may also eat fruit and eggs. Jaguars and cougars prey on giant anteaters, but their main defense is to run away. Humans also threaten anteaters through hunting and vehicle collisions.