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  1. Mammal - Wikipedia

    Mammal ... A mammal (from Latin mamma 'breast') [1] is a vertebrate animal of the class Mammalia (/ məˈmeɪli.ə /). Mammals are characterised by the presence of milk -producing mammary glands for …

  2. Mammals – Definition, Examples, Characteristics

    Nov 22, 2023 · Mammals are warm-blooded, hair-bearing vertebrates that produce milk. Mammals represent a diverse and fascinating class of animals, encompassing a wide range of species from …

  3. Mammal | Definition, Characteristics, Classification, Examples, & Facts ...

    Dec 22, 2025 · mammal, (class Mammalia), any member of the group of vertebrate animals in which the young are nourished with milk from special mammary glands of the mother. In addition to these …

  4. Mammals - Definition, Types, List, Characteristics, and Pictures

    Dec 31, 2025 · Mammals are a group of complex warm-blooded animals belonging to the class Mammalia. They are recognized by the presence of mammary glands (which produce milk to feed …

  5. What Are Mammals? The Unique Features That Define Them

    Apr 15, 2025 · All mammals are vertebrates, but not all vertebrates are mammals. There are five classifications of vertebrates, including mammals. The other classifications include birds, fish, …

  6. Mammals: Characteristics, Types, Classification, Behaviors, Facts ...

    Mar 16, 2025 · They are divided into three main groups: monotremes (egg-laying mammals), marsupials (pouched mammals), and placentals (mammals with a placenta). The modern classification of …

  7. What Are Mammals? Definition, Characteristics - Zoologyverse

    Mammals are an incredibly diverse group of vertebrates that occupy nearly every habitat on Earth. Their evolution, complex behaviors, and unique physical traits have made them one of the most fascinating …

  8. What is a Mammal? | manoa.hawaii.edu/ExploringOurFluidEarth

    Mammals are a diverse group of animals that includes between 5,000 and 5,500 species adapted to live in a wide variety of environments. The vast majority of mammal species live on land, although some, …

  9. Mammals - National Wildlife Federation

    Mammals—a group that include humans—are warm-blooded animals with hair and vertebrates, or backbones. Unlike other classes of animals, female mammals produce milk to nourish their young. …

  10. What Are Mammals? - North American Nature

    Mammals are vertebrates that possess fur or hair, and whose females produce milk for the nourishment of their young. This taxonomic classification includes a range of species, such as bats, bears, cats, …