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# Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

- explain the distinctive biological features of monotremes

- distinguish contrasting modes of reproduction in monotremes, marsupials and placental mammals

- describe the cellular basis of lactation and explain the benefits of an early diet of milk

- explain the significance of mammalian metabolic rate

- explain how and why the thermogenic response differs among species.

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