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 …

3 days ago · 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 …

Nov 22, 2023 · Mammals represent a diverse and fascinating class of animals, encompassing a wide range of species from tiny shrews to humans to the colossal blue whale. As members of …

Feb 17, 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 …

Feb 9, 2017 · Mammals are an incredibly diverse group of animals. Mice, lions, horses, dolphins, hippos and humans are all mammals. Most mammals live on land, but some (e.g. whales) live …

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, …

Apr 29, 2025 · There are eight main characteristics of mammals, ranging from having hair to four-chambered hearts, that set mammals apart from all other vertebrates. All mammals have hair …

Apr 23, 2025 · Mammals are characterized by several distinctive features, including a four-chambered heart, a highly developed brain, three middle ear bones, and a specialized …

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, …

: any of a class (Mammalia) of warm-blooded higher vertebrates (such as placentals, marsupials, or monotremes) that nourish their young with milk secreted by mammary glands, have the skin …