There are approximately 5,500 species of mammals currently
living on the planet.
Marsupials: - Short gastrulation period compared to placental mammals
- Continues growth inside mothers pouch
- Meets all other requirements for a mammal
Bats- Myotis bats can consume 1,000 mosquitoes and hour
- 1,100 species
- Bat populations account for 25% of all mammals
- Give birth to a single pup every year
- Most have very good eyesight
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