Mammals - Echidna through Whales

Provides Interesting Facts and Images on Numerous Types of Mammals



Cite the scientific names of mammalian families within selected orders and identify mammalian species belonging to each of those families.

Gain an introduction to platypuses, Tasmanian devils, kangaroos, Koalas, opossums, moles, bats, lemurs, monkeys, orangutans, chimpanzees, gorillas, prairie dogs, squirrels, beavers, rats, hamsters, porcupines, muskrats, dolphins, humpback whales, beluga whales, narwhals, killer whales, sperm whales, gray whales, and blue  whales. 

• Enlarge many of the over 450 images to full screen; print or save to clipboard.
• Access over 90 interactive questions, with explanations, and automatic quizzes.
• Link to The American Concise Encyclopedia with over 15,000 entries.
• Play feature presentation of over 45 minutes of self-running multi-media content.
• Browse indexes to locate information by subject and other relevant categories.
• Access The Merriam-Webster Dictionary with over 70,000 definitions.
• Did you know that mammals can range in size from just a few ounces to more than 200 tons?  Learn the two subclasses of the class Mammalia and the characteristics common to all members of it.
• Discover which mammal is the only one capable of flying. 
• This informative title introduces koalas, monkeys, orangutans, armadillos, rabbits, prairie dogs, beavers, mice, dolphins, blue whales, and much more.

 
 

• 486DX/25 
• Windows 95/95/Me/NT4.0/2000
• 16MB RAM
• CD-ROM drive (double speed or greater recommended)
• SVGA 640x480, 256 colors
• Mouse
• Sound Card recommended

• 33 MHz 68030+ Macintosh
• System 7.0 or higher
• CD-ROM drive (double speed or greater recommended)
• 8 MB RAM  (6MB free RAM required)
•  640x480 color monitor (256 color recommended)
• Mouse
• Sound Card recommended