Mammals are among the most adaptable animals on the planet. They are found on every continent and in every ocean, and range in size from tiny bumblebee bats to enormous blue …

Mammals include humans and all other animals that are warm-blooded vertebrates (vertebrates have backbones) with hair. They feed their young with milk and have a more well-developed …

Read a National Geographic magazine article about the rise of mammals, and get information, facts, and more about the evolution of mammals.

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Common Name: Giraffe Scientific Name: Giraffa camelopardalis Type: Mammals Diet: Herbivore Average Life Span In The Wild: 25 years Size: 14 to 19 feet

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• Pangolins are more closely related to cats, dogs, and bears than to armadillos and anteaters. • These animals close their ears and nostrils to keep out insects while eating. • A pangolin’s …

Common Name: Bengal Tiger Scientific Name: Panthera tigris tigris Type: Mammals Diet: Carnivore Average Life Span In The Wild: 8 to 10 years Size: Head and body: 5 to 6 feet; tail: …

Fastest mammal on land, the cheetah can reach speeds of 60 or perhaps even 70 miles (97 or 113 kilometers) an hour over short distances. It usually chases its prey at only about half that …

Step into the world of animals, from wildlife to beloved pets. Learn about some of nature’s most incredible species through recent discoveries and groundbreaking studies on animal habitats ...