Q. Which of the following species of fauna is / are mammals? Honey badger Killer whale Colugo Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes:

1. Honey badger: Yes, the honey badger (Mellivora capensis) is a mammal. It belongs to the family Mustelidae, which includes other animals like weasels and badgers.
2. Killer whale: Yes, the killer whale (Orcinus orca) is also a mammal. Despite its name, it is actually the largest member of the dolphin family (Delphinidae) and is commonly referred to as a "whale."
3. Colugo: Yes, the colugo, also known as the "flying lemur" (though it does not fly and is not a lemur), is a mammal. Colugos belong to the order Dermoptera and are native to Southeast Asia.

All three of these species are classified as mammals due to their characteristics, including giving live birth, having mammary glands that produce milk for their young, and possessing hair or fur on their bodies.

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