Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mammal
Noun
/ˈmæm.əl/
Definition
A mammal is a warm-blooded vertebrate animal characterized by hair or fur and the ability to nurse their young with milk.
Examples
- Elephants, lions, and whales are all examples of mammals.
- Humans are classified as mammals due to their biological characteristics.
- Many mammals have strong social structures, like wolves that hunt in packs.
Meaning
Mammals are a class of animals that have certain distinctive traits, including live births (with a few exceptions), and the presence of mammary glands that produce milk for feeding their offspring.
Synonyms
- Creature
- Animal
- Beast
