Mammals
⭐ MasteredMammals are warm-blooded, have hair or fur, and feed milk to their babies. Humans are mammals too!
Bats are the only mammals that can truly fly.
All about Mammals
Mammals are warm-blooded animals with hair or fur. Female mammals produce milk to feed their young, and most give birth to live babies rather than laying eggs. The platypus and echidna are unusual mammals that lay eggs.
Mammals include animals as different as mice, whales, bats and humans. Their bodies also share features such as a four-chambered heart and three tiny bones in the middle ear.
Mammals are found on every continent and in the sea, and they live in many different habitats. Their bodies are adapted to suit their lives, such as the thick fur of a polar bear or the strong flippers of a seal.
🎮 Try it yourself!
Loading…
👀 What the animation shows
This animation shows a mother mammal feeding her baby with milk. Watch how the young one grows and how the mother's fur keeps them both warm.
Real-life uses of Mammals
- Providing milk, wool and meat for people
- Working alongside people as guide dogs or sniffer dogs
- Pollinating plants, as bats and some mammals do
Frequently asked questions about Mammals
Are humans mammals?
Yes. Humans are mammals, along with dogs, cats, whales and many other animals.
What is the only mammal that can truly fly?
The bat. Its wings are made of skin stretched over long finger bones.
Why do mammals have hair?
Hair and fur help keep the body warm, protect the skin and in some animals help with the senses.