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   1 day ago · A mammal (from Latin mamma 'breast') is a vertebrate animal of the class Mammalia (/ m ə ˈ m eɪ l i. ə /). Mammals are characterized by the presence of milk-producing mammary glands for feeding their young, a neocortex region of the brain, fur or hair, and three middle ear bones.

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2. animalfact.com › mammalMammals - Definition, Types, List, Characteristics, and Pictures

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   May 6, 2024 · 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 the young) and a highly developed organ system (capable of performing specific functions within the body).

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   2 days ago · horse, (Equus caballus), a hoofed herbivorous mammal of the family Equidae. It comprises a single species, Equus caballus, whose numerous varieties are called breeds. Before the advent of mechanized vehicles, the horse was widely used as a draft animal, and riding on horseback was one of the chief means of transportation. General features

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4. www.britannica.com › animal › lionLion | Characteristics, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 18, 2024 · lion, ( Panthera leo ), large, powerfully built cat (family Felidae) that is second in size only to the tiger; it is a famous apex predator (meaning without a natural predator or enemy). The proverbial “king of beasts,” the lion has been one of the best-known wild animals since earliest times.

5. aplaceforanimals.com › animals › mammalsUnderstanding Mammals: A Comprehensive Guide On The Diversity ...

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   May 10, 2024 · May 10, 2024. By. James. Are you aware that there are more than 6,400 recognized species of mammals on Earth? From the small bumblebee bat, weighing only 2 grams, to the enormous blue whale, which can reach up to 98 feet in length and weigh over 200 tons, mammals come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.

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   What type of animal is a mammal?

   • A mammal (from Latin mamma 'breast') is a vertebrate animal of the class Mammalia ( / məˈmeɪli.ə / ). Mammals are characterized by the presence of milk-producing mammary glands for feeding their young, a neocortex region of the brain, fur or hair, and three middle ear bones.

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   What is the classification of a mammal?

   • Over 70% of mammal species come from the orders Rodentia, rodents (blue); Chiroptera, bats (red); and Soricomorpha, shrews (yellow). Mammal classification has been through several revisions since Carl Linnaeus initially defined the class, and at present, no classification system is universally accepted.

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   What is a marine mammal?

   • The term "marine mammal" encompasses all mammals whose survival depends entirely or almost entirely on the oceans, which have also evolved several specialized aquatic traits.

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   What type of animal is a horse?

   • horse, ( Equus caballus ), a hoofed herbivorous mammal of the family Equidae. It comprises a single species, Equus caballus, whose numerous varieties are called breeds. Before the advent of mechanized vehicles, the horse was widely used as a draft animal, and riding on horseback was one of the chief means of transportation.

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