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There is one group of mammals that fly. They are called bats. A number of other mammals can glide, but this is not true flight. Many insects, which are not related to mammals or birds, can also fly.
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Is a bony fish endothermic?
Turtles are exothermic. All reptiles are, and most fish too. (Some larger sharks are endothermic.) Mammals and birds are all endothermic.
Is the human being the only animal that can drink upside down?
No, bats, and other mammals can drink upside down too.
Do raccoons lay eggs?
Um... No. Rats are mammals. They lay live young. Only birds and reptiles lay eggs, rats lay young, pink babies.
Why is salt bad for birds?
Salt is bad for birds because birds can not get anything too salty. That's because the organs of the birds are like humans if you eat too many salt you will die and so will birds.
Why do birds eat seeds?
Generally speaking, the higher the metabolism rate and/or heart rate, the more energy in the form of food is needed by mammals and especially birds. Also some mammals and most other animals have little or no fat to store energy. Therefore, these animals need to eat more regularly and often.
Are leopards worm blooded?
Leopards are mammals, and all mammals are warm blooded. Birds are too.
Is a gull an omnivore?
No. Seagulls are not mammals - they are birds. The differences between birds and mammals are:Birds have feathers while mammals have fur, hair or skinBirds lay eggs whilst mammals (with the exception of the monotremes) bear live youngBirds do not feed their young on mothers' milk like all mammals do
Do crane birds fly?
Yes, and pretty swiftly too! -f
Why do birds have to fly?
Because if they didn't fly they would have to walk Because its too far to walk when migrating.
Do whaless have backbones?
Yes they do; they're mammals and all mammals are vertebrates (i.e. have backbones) as do all fish, reptiles, amphibians and birds too. :)
Can all birds can fly?
No. To "can fly" does not make sense, but, if it did make sense, then ostriches, penguins, and other animals in the bird genes do not have the ability to fly.
Are most safari animals mammals?
Not necessarily, many birds and reptiles are seen on safari too.
What problems did humans have in trying to fly like birds do?
Our bones are too heavy.
How many birds species are there in Asia?
too many to count
Which of these birds can fly - kiwi emu or ostrich?
No. Although they are classed as birds, they are among the very few birds that can't actually fly at all. They are members of a group of birds called ratites. Ratites have wings but the bones in their chests do not have the capacity for flight muscles, which is what a bird needs to fly. The rhea is also a ratite.
What prevents animals losing too much heat?
Subcutaneous fat. Hair (mammals) Feathers (birds)
Why do birds migrate and what would happen if they didn't?
Most birds migrate in the winter or fall because it is too cold for them. If they did not migrate, they could freeze! When birds migrate they fly and fly until they reach a place that is not so cold.
