11. Write about strange mammals
1. Blue whale
2. Pangolin
3. Estruscan shrew
4.Hedgehog
5.Aardvark
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Answer:
1. Blue whales are the largest animals ever known to have lived on Earth. These magnificent marine mammals rule the oceans at up to 100 feet long and upwards of 200 tons. Their tongues alone can weigh as much as an elephant. Their hearts, as much as an automobile.
2. Pangolins have large, protective keratin scales covering their skin; they are the only known mammals with this feature. They live in hollow trees or burrows, depending on the species. Pangolins are nocturnal, and their diet consists of mainly ants and termites, which they capture using their long tongues.
3. The Etruscan shrew (Suncus etruscus), also known as the Etruscan pygmy shrew or the white-toothed pygmy shrew, is the smallest known extant mammal by mass, weighing only about 1.8 grams (0.063 oz) on average. (The bumblebee bat is regarded as the smallest mammal by skull size and body length
4. Hedgehogs have a coat of stiff, sharp spines. If attacked they will curl into a prickly and unappetizing ball that deters most predators. They usually sleep in this position during the day and awaken to search for food at night. Hedgehogs hibernate in cold climates.
5. The aardvark (/ˈɑːrdvɑːrk/ ARD-vark; Orycteropus afer) is a medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal mammal native to Africa. It is the only living species of the order Tubulidentata, although other prehistoric species and genera of Tubulidentata are known. ... It also digs to create burrows in which to live and rear its young.
Answer:
1. The blue whale is the largest sea mammal that exsists. It is approximatly 100 feet long and about 13' - 16' in height. A blue whales life span is usually 80 to 90 years. How do they defend themselves? Blue whales normally Spread their own feces around with their fins, hoping that the predator looses its hunger.
2. Pangolins are just like anteaters, just with alot more scales. Speaking of scales, it's the only land mammal with them! Another fun facts is that the tongue of a pongolin can be longer than it's own body.
Explanation:
those are the only ones I know about, sorry!