Mammals 1.20.2014.509

A mammal is a warm-blooded animal that has fur or hair, and typically gives birth to live young that nurse from their mothers. They are well-known for their ability to regulate their body temperature and their unique respiratory system.

Dogs Cats Bats Cows Sheep Humans

Mammals typically reproduce sexually, with the female carrying the offspring in her womb until birth. After birth, the young are typically nursed with milk from their mother.

The lifespan of a mammal varies greatly depending on the species. For example, mice typically live for less than two years while elephants can live for up to 70 years.

Polar bears have thick fur and a layer of fat to survive in cold environments. Bats use echolocation to navigate and find prey. Giraffes have long necks to reach food in tall trees.

Yes, all mammals have fur or hair at some point during their life cycle.

The blue whale is the largest mammal on Earth, growing up to 100 feet long and weighing up to 200 tons.

The bumblebee bat, also known as Kitti's hog-nosed bat, is the smallest mammal weighing less than a penny.

Yes, there are many endangered mammal species, including the black rhinoceros, the mountain gorilla, and the Sumatran orangutan.

Mammals play a crucial role in many ecosystems as predators, prey, and providers of important ecosystem services such as pollination and seed dispersal.