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(e.g., This African equine has distinctive black-and-white stripes. Answer: Zebra.)

1. What animal is first in an alphabetical list of mammals?

2. What is the proper name for a baby whale, giraffe or elephant?

3. This Australian marsupial has a strong tail and back legs, and moves by jumping.

4. Name either of the two best-known species of camels.

5. It is noted for its ability to seize and kill venomous snakes.

6. Name one of the two egg-laying mammals.

7. This large marine mammal has paddle-shaped flippers and a rounded tail.

8. This carnivorous solitary mammal of the weasel family is also called “glutton” and “skunk bear.”

9. This arboreal mammal is noted for its slowness.

Answers: 1. Aardvark. 2. Calf. 3. Kangaroo. 4. Dromedary and Bactrian. 5. Mongoose. 6. Echidna and platypus. 7. Manatee. 8. Wolverine. 9. Sloth.

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