mammal
/ˈmæməl/ · mam·mal
noun
- An animal of the class Mammalia, characterized by being warm-blooded, having hair, and feeding milk to its young. The zoo is home to a variety of mammals, including lions and elephants.
- A vertebrate with three bones in the inner ear and one in the jaw. The mammal's unique ear structure allowed it to navigate through the dense forest with ease.
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Did you know? The term 'mammal' was first coined by the Swedish botanist and zoologist Carolus Linnaeus in the 18th century, who grouped these animals together based on their shared characteristics.