Presents facts about mammals, including how they give birth, deal with their environment, defend themselves, and hunt prey.

"Adapted from an original text by David Burnie." Includes index.

Mammals are amazing -- Starting life -- Defense -- In extreme places -- Calls and signals -- Unique mammals -- In the water -- Ocean giants -- Meet the primates -- Smart orangutans -- Hunters on land -- Gliders and fliers -- The danger list.