This document discusses placental mammals and provides examples. Placental mammals are those whose embryos develop inside the mother's body, within an organ called the uterus. The placenta attaches the embryo to the uterus and exchanges oxygen, food, and waste between the mother and embryo. Gestation periods vary greatly between species, from a few weeks in mice to 23 months in elephants. Examples of placental mammals mentioned include anteaters, armadillos, sloths, moles, hedgehogs, squirrels, porcupines, rabbits, and hares. The largest rodent is the capybara of South America.