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A mammal is an animal
A mammal has fur or hair and
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A tiny bat is the smallest mammal
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The giraffe is the tallest mammal It uses its neck to reach food
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The cheetah is the fastest mammal
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The sloth is the slowest mammal
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Think About What You Have Read
EA What are some body parts that
help mammals move? B What makes you the
smartest mammal?
What other animals are mammals?
Activity
Draw a picture and write
a few sentences about your
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