What Is A Mammal?
By: C.A. Victor
Mammal species include some of the largest animals on earth today, but what is a mammal, exactly? The easiest answer to the question is, well – you. Humans are mammals, after all. But what does that mean, exactly? Mammals are vertebrate animals whose young are (typically) nourished from milk created by special mammary glands of the mother. After all, the word mammal originates from the Latin word “mamma” which means “breast,” which is a reference to that classification. While that basic description is accurate, it doesn’t fully explain the category. So, let’s discuss what makes a mammal … Continue