Unusual Mammals

Aye-ayes are a species of lemur found in Madagascar. They are known for their long middle fingers which are used to catch insects. Learn more about these unique animals in Aye-Ayes, an Unusual Mammals book.

Unlike most mammals, platypuses reproduce by laying eggs. Males of the species are also some of the world's only venomous mammals. Learn more about these unique animals in Platypuses, an Unusual Mammals book.

Tasmanian devils are the largest carnivorous marsupials living today. They are only found on the Australian states of Tasmania and New South Wales. Learn more about these unique animals in Tasmanian Devils, an Unusual Mammals book.

Vampire bats are only found in Central and South America. There are three different vampire bat species. Learn more about these unique animals in Vampire Bats, an Unusual Mammals book.

Amazon river dolphins take on a pink color as they age. They are only found in six countries in South America. Learn more about these unique animals in Amazon River Dolphins, an Unusual Mammals book.

Pangolins are commonly known as "scaly anteaters" due to the scales covering their bodies. However, they are not actually related to anteaters. Learn more about these unique animals in Pangolins, an Unusual Mammals book.