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What Are Mammals?

Mammals are a large and diverse group of vertebrate animals that share many common characteristics. These include warm-bloodedness, the presence of fur or hair, internal fertilization and production of milk by female mammals to nourish their young. Mammals have evolved into an impressive array of species adapted for life on land, in water, and even …

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Why Do Coyotes Howl?

Coyotes are well known for their distinctive howling. Commonly found in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, coyote howls echo through many rural areas at night. But why do these animals make such a loud noise? This article explores the reasons behind coyote howling behavior to gain insight into this unique animal species. Coyotes typically …

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Do Any Land Animals Drink Salt Water?

The ability of land animals to consume salt water is a topic that has been studied for centuries. It has become an increasingly relevant subject due to the implications it could have on future animal husbandry and conservation efforts. This article will explore the evidence surrounding whether or not any land animals drink salt water …

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Where Do Bighorn Sheep Live?

One of my favorite mammals in North America, the bighorn sheep population, was once in decline.  Due to its reintroduction by many states, the bighorn is now found in quite a few areas in North America. The Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep are found in the cooler mountainous ranges from Southern …

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Why Are Mammals Called Mammals?

We know that we are classed as mammals, like many other animals on the planet. Mammals share several other features, and I wanted to write this article about how mammals got their name. Carl Linnaeus, the father of taxonomy, named mammals. Linnaeus named mammals after the Latin word mamma, meaning breast. I looked further into …

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