Animal group

Mammals

Mammalia

Mammals are a diverse group of warm-blooded animals known for their unique characteristics, such as having hair or fur on their bodies and producing milk to feed their young. They range from tiny creatures like mice and bats to some of the largest animals on Earth, like elephants and whales. Mammals live in various habitats, from dense forests and vast oceans to arid deserts and snowy mountain peaks. Whether it’s the playful dolphins in the sea, the majestic lions in the savannah, or the curious monkeys in the jungle, mammals play a vital role in the balance of nature. They are fascinating creatures, each with its own set of behaviors, diets, and adaptations that help them thrive in their environments.

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Animals: Mammals

Arctic fox Vulpes lagopus IUCN status: Least Concern3 articles
Beluga whale Delphinapterus leucas IUCN status: Least Concern3 articles
Bengal tiger Panthera tigris tigris IUCN status: Endangered4 articles
Blue whale Balaenoptera musculus IUCN status: Endangered3 articles
Boxer IUCN status: Not Evaluated1 article
Brown bear Ursus arctos IUCN status: Least Concern11 articles
Cheetah Acinonyx jubatus IUCN status: Vulnerable1 article
Chimpanzee Pan troglodytes IUCN status: Endangered1 article
Coyote Canis latrans IUCN status: Least Concern2 articles
Dog Canis familiaris IUCN status: Not Evaluated9 articles
Elk Cervus canadensis IUCN status: Least Concern1 article
Fennec fox Vulpes zerda IUCN status: Least Concern1 article
Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis IUCN status: Vulnerable3 articles
Gray wolf Canis lupus IUCN status: Least Concern1 article
Grizzly bear Ursus arctos horribilis IUCN status: Least Concern8 articles
Hippopotamus Hippopotamus amphibius IUCN status: Vulnerable1 article
Jaguar Panthera onca IUCN status: Near Threatened2 articles
Javan rhino Rhinoceros sondaicus IUCN status: Critically Endangered1 article
Kodiak bear Ursus arctos middendorffi IUCN status: Least Concern2 articles
Lion Panthera leo IUCN status: Vulnerable6 articles
Moose Alces alces IUCN status: Least Concern2 articles
Okapi Okapia johnstoni IUCN status: Endangered1 article
Platypus Ornithorhynchus anatinus IUCN status: Near Threatened1 article
Polar bear Ursus maritimus IUCN status: Vulnerable21 articles
Red fox Vulpes vulpes IUCN status: Least Concern1 article
Tiger Panthera tigris IUCN status: Endangered13 articles
Vaquita Phocoena sinus IUCN status: Critically Endangered1 article
Walrus Odobenus rosmarus IUCN status: Vulnerable1 article
White rhino Ceratotherium simum IUCN status: Near Threatened1 article

Articles

Behaviour

Will a lion eat another lion?

Lions kill other lions fairly often, mostly cubs after new males take over a pride, but they rarely eat them.…

Lion6 min read

Diet & feeding

What does the brown bear eat?

Brown bears are omnivores that eat grasses, roots, berries, ants, salmon and young moose. Their diet changes with the seasons…

Brown bear7 min read

Senses

How far can a lion smell?

Nobody has measured how far a lion can smell. Research shows lions mainly hunt by sight, but use smell to…

Lion7 min read

Predators & threats

What eats lions?

Nothing regularly hunts a healthy adult lion. People and other lions cause most lion deaths, while cubs are taken by…

Lion7 min read