Hall of Mammals July 19, 2010

Visitors will explore the world of mammals. From the familiar cottontail in the backyard to the strange ant-eating Pangolin of southeast Asia and the polar bears of the Arctic Circle, mammals are everywhere. They come in all shapes and sizes. Visitors will visit an African waterhole and check out who's come for a drink. They'll not only see African and Arctic animals in their natural settings, they'll hear them---the roar of a lion and the haunting whistle of a beluga whale. They will learn how these animals have adapted to survive under extreme conditions and the perils that they face today. Where else can someone travel from their backyard to the dusty plains of Africa and the ice-covered waters of the Arctic in just a few steps?