The official mammal class is Mammalia. Types of animals that are mammals include warm-blooded vertebrates that have hair or fur and whose babies drink milk. Unlike other animal types like birds and insects, all mammal babies drink milk that comes from their mother’s bodies. This is one of the key ways to know if an animal is a mammal.
What Are Mammals? – The 10 Characteristics You Need to Know
Mammals have many other unique characteristics compared to other animal types. You can use some of these key mammal markers to identify whether an animal is a mammal:
- Warm-blooded vertebrates – Mammals are endothermic, meaning they have a constant body temperature. Mammals are also vertebrates, meaning they have a backbone
- Red Blood Cells Without Nucleus – Mammals have adult (mature) red blood cells, known as erythrocytes, that lack a nucleus. This is unique compared to other vertebrates.
- Has hair or fur – Mammals commonly have hair, or fur. Though hair and fur are chemically similar and both made of keratin, they are characteristically different. Hair is normally longer and thinner than fur, while fur is usually shorter and coarser. Both serve as insulators for animals.
- Contains a Malleus, Incus, and stapes – The Malleus is a small bone in the middle ear that is shaped like a hammer. It connects the inner surface of the eardrum with the incus. Given it’s shape, the name is derived from the latin word for ‘mallet’. The incus is shaped like an anvil and serves a similar function, vibrating to transmit sound. The stapes is a stirrup shaped bone. Together they form the ‘hammer, anvil, and stirrup’, three of the smallest bones in the human body. The stapes is the actual smallest.
- Able to produce milk – Mammals contain mammary glands. These glands give them the ability to produce milk to feed their offspring.
- A diaphragm – Mammals have a diaphragm sitting between their heart and lungs
- Hinged Lower Jaw Connected To Skull – Mammals have a hinged lower jaw that connects directly to the skull. By comparison, all over vertebrates connect through another bone known as the quadrate. This mammal articulation allows them to more easily grasp and chew food, as well as chew sideways.
- Left aortic arch – In mammals, the fourth (left) pharyngeal artery is most commonly the arch of the aorta. This differs compared to other animal types. There can be rare cases where mammals have a right aortic arch variant.
- Neocortex – Mammals commonly have a neocortex in their brain. This specialized region allows them to both hear and see.
- Live Birth6 – Mammals are viviparous, meaning they give birth to live babies. There are three different types of mammal birth. Monotremes, marsupial, and placental mammals, discussed further below.
Mammal Exceptions
There are some exceptions to the mammal criteria. Whales are mammals but they are born without hair or fur as it has typically gone after the fetal stage. Yes, that means the blue whale is in fact a mammal!
Monotremes like the duck-billed platypus and echindnas are a whole category of egg-laying mammals that are the only mammals which do NOT give birth to live young. Instead, animals like the platypus and echindnas actually lay eggs.
The Three Different Types of Mammal Births
Monotremes
A rare and unusual category of mammal birth where the animal lays eggs. There are only five known monotremes mammals on the planet, with the platypus and echidna’s being the most well known.
Marsupial
Marsupial mammals give birth to their young before they are fully developed. The babies then complete their growth outside of the mother but in a ‘pouch’. Well-known marsupial examples include kangaroos, opossums, and wombats.
Placental Mammals
Members of this birth group have a birth procedure containing a placenta. The presence of a placenta transfers important nutrients between the mother and offspring, helping protect the young and ensure a well-developed birth. Placental births are the most common among all mammals with examples including dogs, horses, cats, and humans.
Which Types of Animals Are Mammals?

Aardvark
Can move 2ft of soil in just 15 seconds!

Aardwolf
The aardwolf has five toes on its front paws

Abyssinian
The oldest breed of cat in the world!

Addax
The hooves of the addax are splayed and have flat, springy soles, one of the adaptations that help it walk over sand.

Affenpinscher
First bred in 17th century Germany!

Afghan Hound
First used as a shepherd and hunter!

African Bush Elephant
Can drink up to 50 gallons a day

African Civet
Secretes up to 4g of musk every week!

African Forest Elephant
Have large rounded ears to help keep them cool!

African Palm Civet
Solitary but gathers in groups!

African Wild Dog
Also known as the painted dog!

Aidi
This dog has a thick coat of fur despite its origins in Morocco, a country known for its hot temperatures.

Ainu
An innate sense of direction!

Airedale Terrier
Very intelligent, independent and strong-minded!

Airedoodle
This is a great pooch for rough-housing and one-to-one.

Akbash
Often used as a guard dog!

Akita
Very clean, intelligent and loyal!

Akita Shepherd
The Akita Shepherd descends from a lineage of working dogs.

Alabai
The Alabai’s genes indicate that this breed has been around for more than 5,000 years.

Alaskan Husky
The Alaskan Husky is one of the most common sled dogs in the world

Alaskan Klee Kai
The Alaskan Klee Kai is very vocal and isn't shy when communicating with his family.

Alaskan Malamute
Often used as sled dogs!

Alaskan Shepherd
This dog’s Malamute ancestors once came to America across the Bering Strait.

Alpaca
They can spit up to 10 feet.

Alpine Dachsbracke
Good companion and hard-working breed!

Alpine Goat
Alpine goats are the most common type of goat used for milk, cheese, and other dairy products

Alusky
Alusky dogs are known for their sledding pulling skills.

Amazon River Dolphin (Pink Dolphin)
Also known as the 'Pink Dolphin'

American Bulldog
Can jump up to 6ft high!

American Cocker Spaniel
Merry, outgoing, and eager to please!

American Coonhound
Easygoing and people-friendly!

American Eskimo Dog
The American Eskimo has splendid all white fur and an upturned tail

American Foxhound
Sweet, kind, loyal, and very loving!

American Hairless Terrier
The American hairless terrier comes in two varieties with one having a very short coat.

American Leopard Hound
This breed is also known as the American Leopard Cur. The name was formally changed to American Leopard Hound in 2008.

American Pit Bull Terrier
These dogs are very energetic and would be up for a game at any given point of time

American Pygmy Goat
Can jump up to 5 feet

American Staffordshire Terrier
Bred to be extremely friendly!

American Water Spaniel
Friendly and intelligent!

Amur Leopard
The Amur leopard may be the rarest big cat on Earth!

Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Guards it's master's flocks!

Angora Ferret
Was created as an accident.

Angora Goat
Each adult Angora goat produces about 12 inches of mohair annually while kids have about 8 inches.

Anteater
Found throughout the Southern Hemisphere!

Antelope
Renew their horns every year!

Ape
Love to learn, especially through observation

Appenzeller Dog
Herding dog by nature!

Apple Head Chihuahua
Apple Head Chihuahuas are toy breed dogs with a history dating back to ancient Mexico. They are lovable, loyal, smart and courageous with a lengthy lifespan despite being the world's smallest canines.

Arctic Fox
Extremely thick winter fur!

Arctic Hare
Eats berries found in the snow!

Arctic Wolf
Incredibly versatile and adaptive!

Armadillo
Can curl into a hard, protective ball!

Asian Elephant
Domesticated for hundreds of years!

Asian Palm Civet
It mainly eats mangos and coffee!

Asiatic Black Bear
Known to eat 160 different tree-borne fruits in Thailand!

Aurochs
Extinct ancestor of all domesticated cattle!

Aussiedoodle
The breed has its own popular Instagram page (Aussiedoodles Daily)!

Aussiedor
Aussiedors come in black, brown, cream, yellow, and almost every imaginable color due to their parentage!

Australian Bulldog
The Aussie is a strong swimmer, a good workout in nice weather.

Australian Cattle Dog
High energy levels and active minds!

Australian Kelpie Dog
Friendly, intelligent and energetic!

Australian Labradoodle
The "Australian" just refers to where the breed originated

Australian Mist
First bred in the 1700s!

Australian Retriever
The Australian Retriever may have two different eye colors.

Australian Shepherd
Sweet, faithful and affectionate!

Australian Terrier
Spirited, alert and courageous!

Axolotl
Found only in one complex of lakes!

Aye Aye
Thought to be extinct until 1957!

Babirusa
Babirusas can stand on their back hooves to eat leaves on the lower branches of a tree.

Baboon
Can travel more than four miles a day!

Bactrian Camel
The camel with two humps!

Badger
Can reach speeds of 30 km/h!

Baleen Whale
“Sings” a whale song during breeding season.

Balinese
Playful and energetic breed!

Balkan Lynx
The Balkan lynx communicates mostly with its ears

Banded Palm Civet
Markings give it camouflage!

Bandicoot
Bandicoot Many species are endangered or extinct!

Barbet
This dog has the nickname ‘Mud dog’ because it likes to play in muddy, swamp-like areas.

Basenji Dog
Alert, affectionate and energetic!

Bassador
This dog is also known as a Bassetdor or a Basset Lab.

Basset Fauve de Bretagne
A friendly and intelligent hunting dog that loves nothing more than to spend time with its owner.

Basset Hound
Forget the training when not rewarded!

Bassetoodle
Basset hounds have been around since the 7th century, but the bassetoodle made its first appearance in the 2000s.

Bat
Detects prey using echolocation!

Bavarian Mountain Hound
Calm, quiet and poised!

Bea-Tzu
The Bea-Tzu has a fast-growing coat

Beabull
An excellent companion for cats!

Beagador
Beagadors like to dig, so make sure your garden has a good fence around it.

Beagle
Have become popular family pets!

Beagle Shepherd
This dog can perform a wide range of exotic and acrobatic tricks that are not expected of a dog this size.

Beaglier
These dogs have great sniffer abilities

Beago
Beagos are good swimmers like their Golden Retriever parent.

Bear
There are 8 different species!

Bearded Collie
Weekly brushing is mandatory!

Beaski
Beaskis love to play, so get ready to go on plenty of long walks.

Beauceron
The Beauceron is named after the place of its origin (Beauce) in France

Beaver
Builds a dam from sticks and leaves!

Bedlington Terrier
Highly active and intelligent dogs!

Beefalo
Beefalo meat is leaner and higher in protein than beef

Belgian Shepherd
The sheepdog is also known as the Groenendael. All four Belgian varieties have nicknames for Belgian villages.

Belgian Tervuren
The first breed to win an AKC Herding Championship.

Bengal Tiger
The most numerous species of tiger!

Bergamasco
Bergamascos are excellent problem solvers; they were bred to be independent as they work alongside their nomadic shepherd owners.

Berger Picard
Berger means shepherd in French

Bernedoodle
The Bernedoodle was first bred in 2003 to create a dog with a similar temperament to the Bernese Mountain Dog that would have a longer lifespan.

Bernese Mountain Dog
Very loyal, faithful and affectionate!

Bernese Shepherd
Bernese shepherds prefer cool climates

Bichon Frise
Gentle mannered, playful and affectionate!

Bichpoo
Despite its small size, the alert nature and sharp bark of this canine make it a good watch dog.

Biewer Terrier
A toy terrier dog and is elegant and tri-colored.

Bighorn Sheep
Bighorn rams can run at speeds up to 40 miles per hour when fighting for dominance.

Bilby
In Australia, the chocolate bilby replaces the chocolate bunny for Easter.

Binturong
Also known as the Asian Bearcat!

Birman
Also known as the Sacred Cat of Burma!

Bison
Largest mammal in North America!

Black And Tan Coonhound
This dog has its own unique howl.

Black Rhinoceros
Horns can grow to 1.5m!

Black Russian Terrier
Confident, calm and highly intelligent!

Black-Footed Ferret
Black footed ferrets are the only ones native to North America.

Bloodhound
Affectionate, gentle and even-tempered!

Blue Lacy Dog
Originated in Texas in the mid 1800s!

Blue Picardy Spaniel
The Blue Picardy is also known as the Epagneul Bleu de Picardie in French

Blue Whale
The largest animal on Earth

Bluetick Coonhound
Has an uncanny knack for problem-solving!

Bobcat
About double the size of a domestic cat!

Boggle
Boggles at animal rescues are often mistaken for pitbulls because they have a similar facial structure.

Boglen Terrier
Boglen terriers are also occasionally known as boggles.

Bolognese Dog
From the northern Italian city of Bologna!

Bombay
Bred to look like a black panther!

Bongo
Long and heavy spiralled horns!

Bonobo
Shares 97% of the same DNA as humans!

Borador
Boradors make excellent police dogs and are used often on search and rescue missions.

Border Collie
Highly intelligent and alert breed!

Border Terrier
Small, rough-coated breed of terrier!

Bordoodle
Bordoodles are much quieter than other Doodles and require far less exercise.

Borkie
Most Borkies inherit the signature howl of their Beagle parent.

Bornean Orang-utan
Known to use large leaves as umbrellas!

Borneo Elephant
The smallest species of elephant!

Boston Terrier
Friendly, lovable and very strong!

Bottlenose Dolphin
Stays in groups from 15 to 2,000 in number!'

Bouvier Des Flandres
The name Bouvier des Flandres means cowherd of Flanders in French

Bowhead Whale
Bowhead Whales can make hundreds of distinct songs they use to communicate with one another.

Boxador
Boxadors are extremely smart and catch onto backyard games very quickly!

Boxer Dog
Bright, energetic and playful!

Boxerdoodle
The Boxerdoodle has a strong hunting dog lineage.

Boxsky
Boxers were bred to be working war dogs, and their boxsky descendants still love to help out on ranches and other outdoor jobs.

Boxweiler
Boxweilers come in a variety of colors, but they usually feature the subtle brindle pattern that their boxer parents are so famous for.

Boykin Spaniel
Enthusiastic working dog!

Brazilian Terrier
Small body and tri-coloured coat!

Brittany
The breed was formerly known as the Brittany spaniel

Brown Bear
A dominant predator in it's environment!

Brown Hyena
They don’t laugh

Brug
These small, confident dogs have no fear of approaching much larger dogs.

Brussels Griffon
The Brussels Griffon prefers to live with another dog so they have a companion to play with.

Buffalo
Has no real natural predators!

Bull Shark
Unpredictable and aggressive temperament!

Bull Terrier
Needs to be kept active!

Bulldog
Friendly, loving and docile!

Bullmastiff
Courageous, loyal and calm!

Burmese
Adoring, elegant and affectionate!

Bush Baby
In a series of leaps, this creature can cover almost 30 feet of distance in just a few seconds.

Cactus Mouse
In hot temperatures, they lower their metabolism and become inactive to reduce the amount of water they need to survive

Cairn Terrier
Intelligent, lively and strong!

Camel
Can survive without water for 10 months!

Canaan Dog
Has a strong survival instinct!

Canada Lynx
They have natural snowshoes

Canadian Horse
Canadian horses are believed to generate more power per pound of body weight than any other horse breed in the world.

Cane Corso
Cane Corsos nearly became extinct in the mid 1900’s, but the breed was revived by a group of Italians. Even so, they still didn’t become known in many other parts of the world until after 1988.

Cape Lion
Despite its large, muscular body, the Cape lion actually rests more than 20 hours a day

Capybara
Excellent at both diving and swimming

Caracal
Has 20 different muscles in it's ears!

Caribou
Males and females grow antlers

Carolina Dog
Wild dog breed discovered in the 1970s!

Cashmere Goat
Cashmere goat are named after Kashmir regions of India and Pakistan

Cat
First domesticated by the Ancient Egyptians!

Catahoula Leopard
The state of Louisiana's only native dog breed

Catalan Sheepdog
This breed is called the Gos d’Atura Catala in native Catalan and Pastor Catalan in Spanish, both of which roughly translate to mean Catalan Sheepdog

Cava Tzu
Females are more territorial than males, but you can train this behavior out of them.

Cavador
The Cavador is a good service dog.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Highly playful and affectionate!

Cavapoo
The temperament of a Cavapoo allows this breed to make an excellent family dog as well as a great therapy dog.

Cesky Fousek
An affectionate hunting dog!

Cesky Terrier
This breed is also known as the Bohemian Terrier (Bohemia was an historical Medieval kingdom and a region of the modern Czech Republic)

Chameleon
There are more than 160 different species!

Chamois
Natively found in the European mountains!

Cheagle
Some Cheagles have an excellent sense of smell.

Cheetah
The fastest land mammal in the world!

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Bright and happy disposition!

Chihuahua
Curious and devoted personality!

Chimpanzee
Has 32 teeth including fang-like canines!

Chinchilla
Natively found in the Andes Mountain range!

Chinese Crested Dog
A hairless breed of dog!

Chinese Shar-Pei
These dogs have a blue and black tongue.

Chinook
A calm and friendly breed!

Chipmunk
There are 25 different species!

Chipoo
The Chipoo was first bred in the 1970s

Chiweenie
Chiweenies travel especially well.

Chorkie
Chorkies are very fond of their owners and will love to sit in their laps for long amounts of time!

Chow Chow
Loyal and affectionate to it's family!

Chow Shepherd
The Chow Shepherd is also known as the Sheprachow.

Cinnamon Ferret
A ferret’s heartrate is 200 to 250 beats a minute.

Clouded Leopard
Has canines that can be two inches long!

Clumber Spaniel
Has a thick, soft coat!

Coati
Found in dense forests and wet jungles!

Cockalier
The Cockalier has very strong hunting ancestry.

Cockapoo
Cockapoos became popular in the 1960s as a sweet, family dog.

Collared Peccary
Form bands of up to 12 individuals!

Collie
Gentle and devoted!

Common Toad
Most active in wet weather!

Corgidor
Corgidors are herding dogs that typically help out on cattle farms.

Corgipoo
These dogs are highly intelligent and are easy to train.

Corkie
One of the Corkie’s parent breeds, the Cocker Spaniel, was thought to have come over on the Mayflower.

Corman Shepherd
Corman Shepherds can be great watchdogs and are often very protective of their owners.

Coton de Tulear
The soft coat of the Coton de Tulear is the result of a singular genetic mutation early in the breed's development.

Cotton-top Tamarin
Found in tropical forest edges!

Cougar
Largest feline in North America

Cow
There are nearly 1.5 million worldwide!

Coyote
Also known as the Prairie Wolf!

Crab-Eating Macaque
Found throughout the South-East Asian jungles!

Crabeater Seal
The crabeater seal doesn’t actually eat crab at all, but instead krill

Cross Fox
The cross fox’s tail is bushier than the tail of the average red fox

Cross River Gorilla
Less than 300 remaining!

Curly Coated Retriever
A lively and fun-loving breed!

Cuscus
Has a long, strong prehensile tail!

Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
This breed is also known as the Czechoslovakian Vlcak (the name for the German Shepherd).

Dachsador
This hybrid dog is also known as a Doxador or a Weinerdor.

Dachshund
Fun and playful breed of small dog!

Dalmadoodle
Dalmatians were originally bred to run alongside carriages, and their dalmadoodle descendents have the same long legs and high energy.

Dalmador
Dalmador breeding skyrocketed after the 16 release of the live-action 101 Dalmatians movie.

Dalmatian
Have an energetic and playful nature!

Dapple Dachshund
A Dapple Dachshund’s dappling pattern may be just one spot, or it may be numerous spots and splashes on their coat.

Darwin’s fox
It’s not a “true fox.”

Deer
There are around 40 different species!

Deer Head Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world.

Deutsche Bracke
Has long drop ears and a long narrow tail!

Dhole
Only 2,000 left in the wild!

Dik-Dik
A dik-dik is named after a sound it makes when it is frightened

Dingo
Natively found on the Australian continent!

Doberman Pinscher
A gentle, loyal and loving breed!

Dog
First domesticated in South-East Asia!

Dogo Argentino
Loyal and affectionate to their family!

Dogue De Bordeaux
Extremely loyal and devoted to it's master!

Dolphin
Can reach speeds of up to 25 mph!

Donkey
First domesticated 5,000 years ago!

Dorgi
The Dorgi is one of the more popular mixed breed dogs.

Dorkie
Dorkies are so laid-back they sometimes need extra incentive to exercise each day.

Double Doodle
Exact origin unknown.

Douc
When these monkeys want to mate, they wiggle their eyebrows.

Doxiepoo
Doxiepoos are an unpredictable breed that can come in a variety of appearances and sizes.

Doxle
Doxles have long floppy ears

Drever
Uncommon outside of Europe!

Dugong
Closely related to the Manatee!

Dunker
A friendly and relaxed dog!

Dusky Dolphin
Communicates using whistles, squeaks and clicks!

Dwarf Hamster
dwarf hamsters love to explore at night.

Eastern Barred Bandicoot
Digs funnel-shaped holes in search of insects

Eastern Chipmunk
The name chipmunk is derived from an Ojibwe word that means “one who descends the trees headfirst.”

Eastern Gorilla
The largest primate in the world!

Eastern Lowland Gorilla
Less than 5,000 in the wild!

Echidna
Also known as the Spiny Anteater!

Egyptian Mau
An ancient breed of domestic cat!

Eland
Both females and males have horns.

Elephant
Spends around 22 hours a day eating!

Elephant Seal
The largest species of seal in the world!

Elephant Shrew
Found exclusively on the African continent!

Elk
Adult males can jump eight feet vertically

Emperor Tamarin
Has an elegant white moustache!

English Bulldog
Bulldogs were originally bred to “pin” bulls.

English Cocker Spaniel
Intelligent yet stubborn by nature!

English Cream Golden Retriever
Although their coats can get incredibly light in color, golden retrievers never have purely white coats.

English Foxhound
English Foxhounds were bred to work and live in a pack. Because of this, this breed is happiest when they are around other dogs.

English Setter
English Setters were first bred between 400 and 500 years ago.

English Shepherd
Highly intelligent and independent!

English Springer Spaniel
Friendly and eager to please!

Entlebucher Mountain Dog
Native to parts of the Swiss Alps!

Epagneul Pont Audemer
Hard-working, gentle and affectionate!

Ermine
A very bold and ferocious predator!

Eskimo Dog
Takes pure delight in cold weather!

Eskipoo
Eskipoos are called pookimos by the American Canine Hybrid Club, Designer Dogs Kennel Club, and Designer Breed Registry.

Estrela Mountain Dog
Very protective and stubborn!

Eurasian Beaver
Eats 20% of its weight daily!

Eurasian Lynx
Eurasian lynxes can survive extreme weather up to elevations of 18,000 feet

Eurasian Wolf
Coloring depends on location.

European Polecat
Its fur changes color in the winter!

European Wildcat
A group of wild cats is called a destruction

Evening Bat
The evening bat is one of the few bats that regularly has twins

Fallow deer
The fallow deer has more variation in its coat colors than most other deer.

False Killer Whale
The false killer whale looks like a cross between a dolphin and orca!

Feist
The word feisty derived from this type of dog.

Fennec Fox
Found in the African Sahara Desert!

Ferret
Ferrets can be trained to do tricks like dogs!

Field Spaniel
A sociable and adaptable breed!

Fila Brasileiro
The breed has a unique, cat-like gait, while females have a finer gait than males.

Fin Whale
Found throughout ocean waters worldwide!

Finnish Spitz
Likes to bark a lot!

Fisher Cat
The fisher is an agile climber and makes its home in tree hollows

Fishing Cat
Scoops fish out of the water using it's paw!

Flat-Coated Retriever
A game retrieving gun-dog!

Florida Panther
Florida panthers can leap more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) in the air.

Flying Lemur
The second pair of upper incisors in a flying lemur has a double root, which is unique for mammals.

Flying Squirrel
Can glide up to 90 meters!

Formosan Mountain Dog
Formosa is the Portuguese term for the island of Taiwan

Fossa
Most closely related to the Mongoose!

Fox
There are 12 different species in the world!

Fox Squirrel
Although it is a tree squirrel, it spends most of its time on the ground.

Fox Terrier
First bred in the mid-19th century!

French Bulldog
French bulldogs are known to be very sensitive, harboring emotions that they love to express

Frenchton
Loyal small dogs, the Frenchton will keep you warm at night with loving cuddles, but also awake with their funny loud snoring!

Frengle
Frengles have a haunting howl very similar to their Beagle parent.

Fruit Bat
Among the largest bats in the world

Fur Seal
Found only in the Northern Hemisphere!

Gazelle
Named for the Arabic word for love poems

Genet
The Genet has retractable claws like a cat

Geoffroys Tamarin
Has distinctive V shape on head!

Gerberian Shepsky
German Shepherds, Siberian Huskies, and Gerberian Shepskies are all popular choices for police dogs.

Gerbil
Originally known as the Desert Rat!

German Pinscher
Highly intelligent and fast learners!

German Shepherd Guide
Highly active and fearless dogs!

German Sheppit
The German Sheppit is well-suited for guarding and police work.

German Sheprador
There is a chance that the German Sheprador may inherit a love for water from its parent.

German Shorthaired Pointer
German Shorthaired Pointers are used by the Air Force, TSA, and other organizations to sniff out explosives.

German Spitz
There are five different sub-breeds of the German Spitz.

Giant Armadillo
Armadillos have a smell that’s described as strong, sweet and acrid.

Giant Panda Bear
Bamboo makes up 99 per cent of their diet!

Giant Schnauzer
Large, powerful and dominant!

Giant Schnoodle
Both parents of the Giant Schnoodle are hypoallergenic, making this one of the Doodle breeds that's safest for dander-sensitive owners.

Gibbon
Found in dense jungles and tropical forests!

Giraffe
Long, black tongue can grow to 18 inches long!

Glechon
Glechons are talented in the area of search and rescue, as their sense of smell makes them great at tracking.

Glen Of Imaal Terrier
This dog is also named the Wicklow Terrier after the county of its origin.

Goat
Most closely related to the Sheep!

Goberian
These dogs are great around children and are very playful around them.

Goldador
Goldadors were not intentionally bred until the early 2000s!

Golden Dox
Golden doxes don't have to be tiny. This breed looks different depending on whether the mix includes a regular dachshund or the mini version of the species.

Golden Lion Tamarin
Native to the eastern rainforests of Brazil!

Golden Newfie
These dogs love to swim and instinctively know how to swim.

Golden Pyrenees
Golden Pyrenees make great therapy dogs due to their intelligence and gentle nature.

Golden Retriever
Trusting, kind and gentle!

Golden Saint
Golden saints come in all kinds of colors. You can find them in tan, chocolate, yellow, brindled, spotted, and almost any other pattern you can think of.

Golden Shepherd
The Golden Shepherds were first recognized by the International Designer Canine Registry in 2009.

Golden-Crowned Flying Fox
They eat figs almost exclusively

Goldendoodle
Due to their breeding, no two Goldendoodles are alike.

Gopher
They dig large networks of tunnels!

Gordon Setter
It's the largest and heaviest breed of setter.

Gorilla
The biggest of the world's primates!

Grasshopper Mouse
The grasshopper mice attack predators using the poison of their venom.

Gray Fox
The gray fox has retractable claws and a rotating wrist that allow it to climb trees with some proficiency

Great Dane
Large and imposing in appearance!

Great Danoodle
Both Great Danes and Poodles are in the top 15 most popular AKC breeds - which makes Great Danoodles a shoo-in for popularity.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Protective and gentle by nature!

Greenland Dog
Strong and speedy breed of dog!

Grey Mouse Lemur
The largest species of mouse lemur!

Grey Seal
One of the rarest species of seal on Earth

Greyhound
Extremely fast and athletic!

Griffonshire
Griffonshires are so little they are easily mistaken for puppies throughout their lives.

Grizzly Bear
Less than 10% make it into adulthood

Groenendael
Although developed as a herding dog, the breed makes an excellent guard and working dog and is used by police forces and the military.

Guinea Pig
Natively found in the Andes Mountain range!

Hamster
Able to run as quickly backwards as forwards!

Harbor Seal
Harbor seals can dive as deep as 1400 feet

Hare
Can reach speeds of over 40 mph!

Harp Seal
The harp seal can migrate up to 3,000 miles every year

Harrier
Cheerful, tolerant and sweet-tempered!

Havanese
These are the only dogs that are native to Cuba

Havapoo
The exact appearance of a Havapoo can vary based on whether the genes of its Poodle or Havanese parent are more dominant.

Havashire
Both of the Havashire’s parent breeds were very popular among the upper classes.

Hawaiian Monk Seal
Hawaiian name is "Ilio-holo-i-ka-uaua," meaning "the dog which runs in rough waters.

Hedgehog
Thought to be one of the oldest mammals on Earth!

Highland Cattle
Natively found in the Scottish Highlands!

Himalayan
Also known as the Colourpoint Persian!

Hippopotamus
Has pink anti-bacterial sweat!

Hoary Bat
The hoary bat travels hundreds of miles south for the winter

Hokkaido
Known for its bravery and ability to withstand the cold.

Honduran White Bat
The bat only eats figs.

Honey Badger
One of earth's bravest creatures!

Hooded Seal
Hooded seal pups are called bluebacks because the color of the fur on their back is blue-gray. This pretty color made people want to make fur coats out of them and made them a target for hunters.

Horgi
Horgis have a silly side and love to be the center of attention.

Horse
Has evolved over 50 million years!

Howler Monkey
Spends 80% of it's time resting!

Human
Thought to have orignated 200,000 years ago!

Huntaway
Huntaways have a strong instinct for herding.

Huskador
Huskadors are gaining in popularity as service dogs.

Huskita
Huskitas prefer a consistent daily routine with lots of activity.

Husky
To communicate, Siberian Huskies rarely bark but instead create their own music and howl.

Husky Jack
Due to the mix of genes, a Husky Jack’s coat may be a variety of colors including black, gray, white, red, sable, or mixed colors.

Huskydoodle
Huskydoodles are known for their jumping abilities!

Hyena
There are four different species!

Ibex
Can jump over 6 feet straight up from a standstill

Ibizan Hound
Intelligent, active and engaging by nature!

Icelandic Sheepdog
The Icelandic Sheepdog is the only dog breed entirely native to Iceland.

Impala
Able to jump over 10 feet high

Indian Elephant
Found throughout south-east Asia!

Indian Giant Squirrel
Indian giant squirrels use their large tail to help them balance.

Indian Palm Squirrel
Natively found in parts of India and Sri Lanka!

Indian Rhinoceros
Also known as the one-horned rhino!

Indochinese Tiger
Now thought to be extinct in China!

Irish Doodle
Irish Doodles can be very active dogs, but they also love just hanging out with their family members in the house.

Irish Setter
Can live for up to 16 years!

Irish Terrier
An average 300 Irish Terrier puppies are born each year in the United States.

Irish Water Spaniel
The only known canine with a purple hue.

Irish WolfHound
Sweet-tempered, patient and thoughtful!

Italian Greyhound
The Italian Greyhound is a miniature dog with a big motor and personality!

Jack Russell
Intelligent, athletic and fearless!

Jackabee
The Jackabee has an excellent sense of smell.

Jackal
Can maintain speeds of 16 km/h!

Jackrabbit
They can run as fast as 45 mph.

Jaguar
The largest feline on the American continent!

Jaguarundi Cat
These cats are expert swimmers.

Japanese Chin
Alert, intelligent and independent!

Japanese Macaque
Has cheek pouches for storing food!

Japanese Spitz
The Japanese Spitz is sometimes referred to as a cloud dog.

Japanese Squirrel
The Japanese squirrel hoards its food for the winter

Japanese Terrier
Japanese Terriers are also called Nippon Terriers

Javan Rhinoceros
Only has a 25cm long horn!

Javanese
Features that closely resemble a Siamese cat!

Jerboa
Tiny rodent with a kangaroo-like jump!

Kai Ken
Kai Ken are a very rare breed of dog from Japan, though pure breeds are even harder to come by.

Kangal
Can run up to 35 miles per hour (56km).

Kangaroo
Females have a deep pouch on their front!

Kangaroo Rat
Merriam’s kangaroo rats literally never have to drink water

Kerry Blue Terrier
They are born black, and turn gray-blue as they age.

Key Deer
Bucks grow new antlers every year.

Kiko Goat
Kiko goats breed year-round, and they are not good at defending themselves.

Killer Whale
Typically consumes over 200 kg of food a day!

Kinder Goat
Best jumper of all goats

King Shepherd
This hybrid breed is the largest among the shepherd class.

Kinkajou
The kinkajou is a nimble forest-dwelling mammal of Central and South America.

Kishu
Once raised to hunt dangerous game like boar, today's kishu ken are more likely to be used as guard dogs.

Kit Fox
The kit fox is the smallest canid in North America.

Koala
Spends up to 80% of the time sleeping or resting!

Kodkod
The kodkod is among the smallest species of cats in the entire world

Kooikerhondje
If Kooikerhondjes look familiar, it’s because old Dutch masters like Rembrandt and Jan Steen liked to paint them.

Koolie
The name "koolie" comes from the German mispronunciation of "collie."

Kudu
Lives in herds of up to 24 individuals!

Kuvasz
Ownership of this dog was once restricted to the Hungarian nobility

Labahoula
The AKC does not recognize this breed or the parent breed Catahoula

Labmaraner
Loves to participate in activities.

Labradane
Labradanes can come with both sold-color coats and the more exciting patterns that you typically see on Great Danes.

Labradoodle
Friendly and energetic mix-breed!

Labrador Retriever
Well-balanced, friendly and versatile!

Labraheeler
These dogs have medium-sized pendant ears.

Lakeland Terrier
These dogs were once used by farmers to keep foxes away from herds of sheep.

LaMancha Goat
Have tiny ears named “gophers” or “elves”

Lancashire Heeler
The name “heeler” comes from the fact that it nips at the heels of cattle to herd them.

Lapponian Herder
This breed is also known as the Lapp Reindeer Dog and the Lapsk Vallhund.

Lemming
Does not hibernate during the bitter Arctic winter!

Lemur
Natively found on the island of Madagascar!

Leonberger
This dog has been used for pulling carts full of goods.

Leopard
Spends much of the time high in the trees!

Leopard Cat
There are 11 different species!

Leopard Seal
The world's most aggressive seal species!

Lhasa Apso
The Lhasa Apso was often given as a gift in Tibetan culture

Lhasapoo
A Lhasapoo’s coat can be curly like a poodle’s or long and silky like a Lhasa Apso’s.

Liger
The offspring of a lion and tiger parents!

Lion
Lives in small groups called prides!

Little Brown Bat
The little brown bat uses echolocation to quickly navigate around its environment

Llama
Natively found in the Andes Mountain range!

Long-Haired Rottweiler
Rottweilers have a tendency to snore.

Lowchen
This breed is also known as the "Little Lion Dog" for their bravery and manes.

Lynx
Live in dens in rocks and under ledges!

Macaque
Macaque females will pass on their social rankings to their daughters

Mackenzie Wolf
Will travel up to 70 miles in a single day.

Maine Coon
Folklore says it's half cat, half raccoon!

Malayan Civet
Also known as the Oriental Civet!

Malayan Tiger
Found in less-dense jungles!

Malteagle
Malteagles are one of the smallest beagle hybrids and love to follow their owners everywhere.

Maltese
Originally bred in Europe!

Maltese Shih Tzu
Both parent breeds, the Maltese and Shih Tzu, once entertained royalty

Maltipoo
Maltipoos may have one of three different coat types depending on the specific genes they inherit from their parents. These include silky, curly, or wavy.

Manatee
Also known as the Sea Cow!

Manchester Terrier
Fences are no match for Manchester terriers. They’re great escape artists!

Mandrill
Distinctively coloured noses and rumps!

Maned Wolf
Despite its name, the Maned Wolf is not actually a wolf.

Marble Fox
The marble fox is not a naturally occurring variant; it was created through artificial selection.

Markhor
Less than 2,500 left in the wild!

Marmot
A marmot spends 80% of its life below ground

Masked Palm Civet
Found throughout Asia, India and China!

Mastador
The Mastador gets its enormous size from its Mastiff parent

Mastiff
Courageous, calm and affectionate!

Meagle
The Meagle has an incredible sense of smell.

Meerkat
One will stand on guard to watch for predators!

Mexican Free-Tailed Bat
Some colonies have millions of bats

Miki
They can be trained to use the litter box like a cat!

Mini Labradoodle
The first mini labradoodle was bred in the early 1990s - almost immediately after standard labradoodles became popular.

Miniature Bull Terrier
This dog has a very happy-go-lucky temperament.

Miniature Pinscher
Stable rodents were kept in check by using it as a barnyard ratter.

Mink
The mink can swim up to 100 feet underwater.

Minke Whale
There are two recognised species!

Mole
Primarily hunts and feeds on Earthworms!

Mongoose
Range in size from just 1 to 3 foot!

Mongrel
Has characteristics of two or more breeds!

Monkey
There are around 260 known species!

Moorhen
Feeds on aquatic insects and water-spiders!

Moose
Renews it's enormous antlers every year!

Morkie
A Morkie puppy can weigh as little as 4 ounces.

Moscow Watchdog
This Molosser-type dog is the Russian cousin of St. Bernard.

Mountain Feist
Mountain Feists were bred in the southern United States as a dog that could help with hunting small game.

Mountain Gorilla
Isolated populations found in the mountains!

Mountain Lion
Has no real natural predators!

Mouse
Found on every continent on Earth!

Mudi
Mudi dogs have a reputation for being able to control a herd of 500 sheep.

Mule
The offspring of a horse and donkey parents!

Muntjac
The muntjac is the smallest type of deer in the world

Muskox
Muskox have several physical characteristics that allow them to survive in the Arctic climate.

Muskrat
The muskrat can stay underwater up to 17 minutes at a time

Naked Mole Rat
Naked mole rats don’t get cancer

Narwhal
Lives and hunts in the frigid Arctic!

Neanderthal
Roamed Asia and Europe for around 100,000 years!

Neapolitan Mastiff
Fearless and extremely protective of it's home!

Newfoundland
Introduced by Vikings more than 1,000 years ago!

Newfypoo
Newfypoos have a thick oily coat that can be hard to groom.

Nigerian Goat
Produces a lot of milk for its small size

Nilgai
Nilgai were hunted for their meat as far back as 8,000 years ago.

Norfolk Terrier
Fearless but not aggressive!

North American Black Bear
Short claws make them good tree climbers!

Northern Fur Seal
Dense underfur means they don’t need blubber to stay warm

Norwegian Buhund
The Norwegian Buhund once worked on Norse homesteads

Norwegian Elkhound
This breed traveled with the Vikings!

Norwegian Forest
Has a long, thick double coat of fur!

Norwegian Lundehund
This breed is also called the Norsk Lundehund and the Norwegian Puffin Dog

Norwich Terrier
Though Norwich terriers are small, they have a reputation for being feisty.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
The Toller is one of only two breeds that hunters use as decoys while hunting.

Nubian Goat
The Nubian is a relatively large, proud, and graceful dairy goat that traces its ancestry to India and Egypt.

Numbat
There are less than 1,000 left in the wild!

Nyala
They have a high-pitched alarm call that sounds like a barking dog.

Ocelot
Also known as the Painted Leopard!

Okapi
Eats more than 100 different types of plant!

Old English Sheepdog
Intelligent, sociable and playful!

Olive Baboon
Olive baboons will sometimes form strong friendships with each other

Opossum
Thought to be immune to certain snake venom!

Orang-utan
Shares 97% of its DNA with humans!

Otter
There are 13 different species worldwide

Otterhound
Otterhounds have webbed feet making them great swimmers!

Pademelon
Inhabits the jungles of the far east!

Pangolin
Bad eyesight, but great sense of smell

Panther
Prefers to hunt at night than during the day!

Papillon
Originally called the Toy Spaniel, the Papillon is one of the oldest breeds in the toy group. They can be found in artwork dating back to the 16th century.

Parson Russell Terrier
The root stock of the breed was a dog named Trump

Patas Monkey
The fastest species of primate in the world!

Patterdale Terrier
A Patterdale Terrier’s small body structure allows it to squeeze into fox burrows.

Peagle
Peagles enjoy being the center of attention. This can make them a very entertaining breed to own.

Peekapoo
Peekapoos were first bred in the 1950’s, making them one of the first designer dog breeds.

Pekingese
Thought to be over 2,000 years old!

Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a favorite breed of Queen Elizabeth II

Pere Davids Deer
Has webbing between its toes, aiding in swimming!

Perro De Presa Canario
The breed has feet like a cat, with rounded toes that are not too close together. His unique feet give him a distinctive, long, elastic stride.

Persian
Thought to have originated in the Middle East!

Peruvian Inca Orchid
The Peruvian Inca Orchid is the national dog of Peru

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
A small dog with a big, lively personality.

Petite Goldendoodle
Like their purebred parents, these dogs love the water!

Pheasant
Females lay between 8 and 12 eggs per clutch!

Pied Tamarin
Only found in one area of Brazil!

Pig
Thought to have been domesticated in 9,000 BC!

Pika
Found in mountainous regions and rocky areas

Pine Marten
A pine marten can jump from tree to tree similar to a squirrel.

Pink Fairy Armadillo
The smallest known species of Armadillo

Pit Bull
It is a myth that pit bulls have locking jaws.

Pitador
There are several names for this breed, including the Labrabull or the Pitador Retriever.

Pitsky
Most Pitskies will do best as the only pet in a home. They may become aggressive with other dogs (especially two unneutered male dogs) and could try to chase or catch small pets due to their higher prey drive.

Platypus
One of the only mammals to lay eggs!

Pocket Beagle
Queen Elizabeth I of England once owned several Pocket Beagles

Pocket Pitbull
The smaller size of the Pocket Pitbull made it better suited for fleeing game as compared to larger Foxhounds.

Pointer
An independent, loyal and high energy breed!

Polar Bear
Could be extinct within the next 30 years!

Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Despite having shaggy hair that covers its eyes, this dog is known for its watchful gaze when guarding a herd.

Pomapoo
Pomapoos like companionship and do not like being alone. They may do better in a home with other dogs.

Pomchi
A deliberate cross like the Pomchi is commonly referred to as a designer dog

Pomeagle
Pomeagles are sweet and fun dogs that like to spend time exploring their environment.

Pomeranian
The ancestors of the Pomeranian were sled dogs.

Pomsky
The howls and barks of a Pomsky can sound like singing

Poochon
The Poochon was first bred in Australia.

Poodle
Intelligent, alert and active!

Poogle
The Poogle is one of 40 different doodle dog breeds (poodle mixes).

Porcupine
There are 30 different species worldwide!

Porpoise
Surprisingly, not a dolphin!

Possum
There are 69 species on the Australian continent!

Potoroo
They can carry items with their tail.

Prairie Dog
Prairie dog “towns” can consists of hundreds of individuals

Proboscis Monkey
Natively found on the island of Borneo!

Procoptodon
The largest variety of kangaroo to have ever been discovered.

Pronghorn
While pronghorns are the fastest runner of any Western Hemisphere land animal, they are not good jumpers.

Pudelpointer
Like their poodle parent, Pudelpointers love to swim in pools!

Pug
Fun and sociable, yet stubborn!

Pugapoo
The pugapoo is the fusion of a pug and a poodle.

Puggle
These dogs are active and are often patient around children.

Pugshire
With their incredible desire to show affection, Pugshire make great lap dogs.

Puma
Has longer back legs than front legs!

Pumi
Pumik developed their loud bark to communicate with shepherds at long distances.

Pygmy Hippopotamus
Spends more time on land than in water!

Pygora Goat
The Pygora goat is exclusively bred for their fleece, and they produce three different kinds.

Pyrador
Most popular as a companion pet

Pyredoodle
Pyredoodles can have a thick double coat or a thinner single coat.

Quagga
The quagga is a subspecies of plains zebra.

Quokka
Makes runways through the long grasses!

Quoll
Found across Australia and Papua New Guinea!

Rabbit
There are more than 50 different species!

Raccoon
Known to wash their food before eating it!

Raccoon Dog
The only hibernating canine!

Ragamuffin
Often referred to as "puppy-like," Ragamuffin cats are intelligent, friendly and super personable.

Ragdoll
One of the larger breeds of domestic cat!

Raggle
Raggles are known for their energy and curiosity.

Rat
Omnivores that eat anything!

Rat Terrier
Rat terriers were popular with farmers before 1930 because of their ability to kill rodents.

Red Fox
The red fox actually has many different variations of fur, including silver and brown.

Red Panda
There are less than 3,000 left in the wild!

Red Squirrel
The red squirrel has one of the most impressive memories in the entire animal kingdom

Red Wolf
Only 100 in the wild!

Red-handed Tamarin
Red hair on hands on feet!

Redbone Coonhound
Originally bred to track raccoons.

Reindeer
Also known as the Caribou

Rhinoceros
It's horns are made from keratin!

River Otter
The river otter can hold its breath for up to 8 minutes

Rock Hyrax
Actually related to Elephants and Manatees!

Rodents
The capybara, the world’s largest rodent, likes to be in and around bodies of water. Because of this, the Catholic Church in South America decided that it was a fish, and people were allowed to eat it during Lent and First Fridays.

Roe Deer
The roe is one of the most popular game animals in Europe

Rottsky
Many Rottskies have one brown eye and one blue eye.

Rottweiler
Strong, loyal and self-assured!

Russell Terrier
The Russell Terrier was bred to be a good fox hunter with a keen sense of smell

Russian Bear Dog
The bite of a Russian Bear Dog is stronger than a lion’s bite.

Russian Blue
First brought to the UK in the 1800s!

Saanen Goat
The saanen goat is the most popular milk breed.

Saber-Toothed Tiger
Canines up to 7 inches long!

Sable
Their fur has been considered a luxury item since the Middle Ages

Sable Black German Shepherd
According to the American Kennel Club, the German Shepherd is the second most popular breed in the United States

Sable Ferret
Ferrets were used during the Revolutionary War to keep down the rat population.

Saiga
Large noses help filter out dust

Saint Bernard
Gentle, loyal and friendly!

Saint Shepherd
These dogs have an eager-to-please attitude, making them sweet and happy pets.

Saluki
The Saluki is one of the fastest dog breeds in the world.

Sambar
Male sambars will compete for mates by clashing together with their antlers

Saola
Only known to science since 1992!

Savanna Goat
Savanna goats have only existed since 1957.

Schipperke
Schipperkes were used to hunt and kill rodents on Belgian ships.

Schneagle
This hybrid dog is a great companion and doesn’t do well being left alone but is suitable for apartments or houses with backyards!

Scimitar-horned Oryx
Believed to be the inspiration for unicorn myths!

Scottish Terrier
This breed is nicknamed the “Diehard” because of its iron will and steely determination.

Sea Lion
It's flippers allow it to walk on the land

Sea Otter
Eats over 40 different marine species!

Seal
There are 30 different species worldwide!

Sealyham Terrier
Very endangered breed that is scion of several breeds that include one that is already extinct

Sei Whale
This whale is one of the fastest of the cetaceans

Serval
Can leap more than 1 meter into the air!

Sheep
Around 35 million in the English countryside!

Sheepadoodle
Sheepadoodles were first bred as an experiment for use as a military dog in the Army in the 1960s, however they didn’t really gain popularity until 2007.

Shepadoodle
Some police officers with allergies use Shepadoodles as their K-9 partner

Shepkita
These dogs can sometimes be overly aggressive.

Shepweiler
The Shepweiler is an excellent guard dog.

Shiba Inu
Shiba Inus are one of six native dog breeds from Japan.

Shih Tzu
Can live for up to 15 years!

Shollie
Shollies are a fairly new type of crossbreed!

Shrew
The spinal column of the shrew Scutisorex somereni is so strong and reinforced that it can support the weight of an adult human.

Siamese
Originated from temple cats in Thailand!

Siberian
An exceptionally agile jumper!

Siberian Husky
Is adequately warm in sub-zero temperatures!

Siberian Ibex
There’s a population of Siberian ibex in New Mexico

Siberian Retriever
Many husky Labs have one blue eye and one brown eye.

Siberian Tiger
Also known as the Amur tiger!

Siberpoo
Although a lack of documentation makes it unclear, the first Siberpoo was probably bred in either the 1970s or 1980s.

Silky Terrier
Silky terriers can be trained to participate in many events, including herding, agility, rally, tracking and fly ball.

Silver Labrador
The Labrador is the most popular breed in the United States and most of these dogs have blue eyes at a young age, before they turn another color.

Skunk
Also known as the Polecat!

Skye Terrier
Skye terriers are the oldest terrier breed, dating back at least 400 years.

Sloth
It's body temperature is between 30 - 34 degrees!

Smooth Fox Terrier
These dogs are known for their fast digging abilities.

Snorkie
Snorkies are known for their funny, attention-getting antics.

Snow Leopard
Unlike other big cats, snow leopards don’t roar.

Snowshoe
Thought to have originated in the 1960s!

Snowshoe Hare
An adult snowshoe hare can cover ten feet in a single jump.

Somali
Active, intelligent and playful!

South China Tiger
There are less than 20 in the wild!

Spanador
The Spanador is a good swimmer.

Spanish Goat
They have long, horizontal ears.

Spanish Mastiff
Diego Velázquez’s famous 17th century painting of the Infanta and her dwarves includes a portrait of a Spanish Mastiff.

Spectacled Bear
Native to the Andes mountains of South America!

Sperm Whale
Each tooth weighs 1kg!

Spider Monkey
Found in the tropical jungles of South America!

Spinone Italiano
They're one of the oldest hunting breeds on Earth.

Springbok
The springbok has a large tuft of hair that emerges from a pouch on the back

Squirrel
Small rodents found in woodlands worldwide!

Squirrel Monkey
Lives in groups of up to 500 individuals!

Sri Lankan Elephant
Now restricted to a few parks!

Stabyhoun
It is a versatile, all-around working breed and pet.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Known for their loyalty to their family!

Standard Schnauzer
This dog’s facial hair makes it look like it has a beard.

Star-nosed mole
The star-nosed mole has the ability to sense both electrical fields and ground vibrations

Steller’s Sea Cow
Hunted to extinction in 17 years!

Stoat
Average adults weigh about 200 grams!

Striped Hyena
The striped hyenas usually mark their territories with the help of the scent gland secretions from their anal pouch.

Sugar Glider
Can glide for over 100 feet before touching the ground

Sumatran Elephant
Less than 2,000 left in the wild!

Sumatran Orang-utan
Known to make mental maps of the forest!

Sumatran Rhinoceros
The smallest species of rhino!

Sumatran Tiger
The smallest species of tiger!

Sun Bear
The smallest species of bear in the world!

Syrian Hamster
Can get used to and respond to human voice

Taco Terrier
Taco terriers are known by a variety of names, including the Chitoxy Toy and the Chiwoxy.

Takin
The takin can leap some 6 feet through the air

Tapanuli Orang-utan
Inhabits an isolated mountain range in northwestern Sumatra!

Tapir
Most closely related to horses and rhinos!

Tarsier
Each eye weighs more than their whole brain!

Tasmanian Devil
Exclusively found on the island of Tasmania!

Tasmanian Tiger
The Tasmanian tiger could open its mouth almost 90 degrees.

Teddy Bear Hamster
The oldest recorded teddy bear hamster was six and a half.

Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Often just called 'Teddies' by owners

Tennessee Walking Horse
There's a national celebration of Tennessee Walkers each year

Tenterfield Terrier
These terriers have quick minds and fast feet making them excellent for agility competitions.

Terrier
Terriers were once the greatest dogs in the world.

Texas Heeler
Though they are loyal to their family, these dogs can be shy around strangers.

Thai Ridgeback
In their native Thailand, Thai Ridgebacks were used to hunt cobras.

Tibetan Fox
Tibetan foxes are not territorial and will share a hunting ground with other mated pairs.

Tibetan Mastiff
Originally bred in the Himalayan mountains!

Tibetan Spaniel
Originally bred to be a companion dog in Tibetan Buddhist lamaseries.

Tibetan Terrier
Tibetan terriers have round, flat, “snow shoe” feet that evolved to give them traction on snowy Himalayan paths

Tiffany
Eye color intensifies with age!

Tiger
The largest feline in the world!

Torkie
The Torkie has a soft silky coat

Toy Fox Terrier
Hunters still use the toy fox to go into a fox's den and flush the animal out.

Toy Poodle
The word poodle is derived from German, and it means to splash or puddle.

Transylvanian Hound
The Transylvanian Hound is also known as the Erdelyi Kopo in Hungarian

Tree Kangaroo
It’s the only macropod that lives in trees.

Treeing Tennessee Brindle
Coarse baying cries during the hunt changes at the tree

Treeing Walker Coonhound
The breed has several distinctive vocalizations, such as a long, yodeling call when he is on the hunt, and a short repeating bark once he trees his prey. Whining is normal as he anticipates the hunt.

Tuatara
Only found on a few of New Zealand's islands!

Turkish Angora
A breed that originated in central Turkey!

Uakari
Have a very short tail for their size!

Uinta Ground Squirrel
The squirrel is named after the Uinta Mountains, which are part of the Rocky Mountain range and are found in Utah and Wyoming.

Uintatherium
The Uintatherium was an exceptionally large and exceptionally ugly ungulate that lived during the Eocene epoch

Unau (Linnaeus’s Two-Toed Sloth)
Its top speed is 0.17mph

Vampire Bat
Have a heat sensor on the end of their nose!

Vaquita
Smallest cetacean in the ocean

Vervet Monkey
Rarely found more than 450m from trees!

Vicuña
Vicuñas have some of the softest wool in the entire animal kingdom

Vizsla
Vizsla means searcher or tracker in Hungarian

Volpino Italiano
Almost went extinct before American Eskimo Dog breeders showed interest.

Wallaby
There are roughly 30 different species!

Walrus
Inhabits the freezing waters of the Arctic Circle!

Warthog
Has two sets of tusks on it's face!

Water Buffalo
Has been domesticated for thousands of years!

Water Vole
The largest Vole species in the UK!

Weasel
The smallest carnivorous mammal in the world!

Weimaraner
The Weimaraner is nicknamed the gray ghost.

Weimardoodle
This dog is also known as the Weimarpoo, the Weimaranerpoo, and the Weimaranerdoodle.

Welsh Corgi
There are two distinct breeds!

Welsh Terrier
The Welsh Terrier has the strength and tenacity to take on foxes and badgers.

West Highland Terrier
Most commonly white in colour!

Western Gorilla
There are two sub-species!

Western Lowland Gorilla
One of the great apes!

Westiepoo
This dog is known for cocking its head in a curious manner when listening to its owner.

Wheaten Terrier
Originally bred as a farm dog, the Wheaten Terrier can be very protective of its domain.

Whippet
Quiet, gentle and restful dogs!

White Ferret / Albino Ferrets
There are two different types of white ferrets!

White Rhinoceros
The second largest animal on the land!

White Tiger
None have been seen in the wild for 50 years!

White-Faced Capuchin
One of the world's most intelligent monkeys!

White-tail deer
White-tail deer are good swimmers

Whoodle
Whoodles are good swimmers

Wild Boar
Males have a top tusk to sharpen the bottom one!

Wildebeest
Can trek more than 1,000 miles every year!

Wire Fox Terrier
The Wire Fox Terrier was bred from the now extinct Rough Coated Black and Tan Terrier to hunt down foxes.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
A Wirehaired Pointing Griffon’s coat makes it look like it has a mustache and beard!

Wolf
Thought to date back more than 300,000 years!

Wolverine
Releases a strong smelling musk in defence!

Wombat
Spends most of the day underground!

Wood Bison
The reintroduction of wood bison into Alaska is considered one of the world’s best conservation success stories.

Woodrat
Pack rats love shiny objects and will steal your jewelry.

Woolly Mammoth
Tusks grew to 16ft long!

Woolly Monkey
Has a long, strong prehensile tail!

Woolly Rhinoceros
The woolly rhinoceros roamed the earth between three and a half million and 14,000 years ago.

Xerus
Squirrel that lives in burrows in Africa.

Xoloitzcuintli
The Xoloitzcuintli is the national dog of Mexico

Yak
There are only a few left in the wild!

Yakutian Laika
The Yakute people were likely the first to use dogs to pull sleds, so the Yakutian Laika was probably among the first sled dogs.

Yoranian
These dogs are very intelligent and are great with children.

Yorkie Bichon
Yorkie Bichons can come in a wide range of colors including black, white, blonde, gray, golden, or dark brown.

Yorkie-poo
The Yorkie-Poo originated from the hybrid poodle phase of the late 20th century

Yorkshire Terrier
Highly energetic and eager for adventure!

Zebra
Stripe patterns are unique to each individual!

Zebu
There are around 75 different species!

Zonkey
The offspring of Zebra and Donkey parents!

Zorse
The offspring of a Zebra and Horse parents!

Zuchon
The breed often changes colors throughout its life, with its puppy coat becoming lighter over the first few years of life, then darkening as he ages.
Is it a Mammal? Your Questions Answered
From rodents to whales and everything in between, it’s not always easy to tell which animals are mammals and which animals fall under another category such as fish, reptiles, or amphibians. If you’ve ever questioned whether or not one of these animals is a mammal, this is the list for you! Read on to find out more about which species are considered mammals and what makes them qualify as such.
- Are Sharks Mammals? Some shark species give live birth, but are they mammals since, unlike typical fish, their skeleton is made of cartilage? Find out more!
- Are Bats Mammals? It’s somewhat baffling — bats are capable of flight, so does that make them birds or mammals?
- Are Birds Mammals? Some birds, such as the kiwi, are flightless. Does that mean birds are classified as mammals? We’ve done the esearch.
- Are Humans Mammals? It may sound like a ailly question, but are humans animals or mammals? And if we’re mammals, how do we differ from other mammalian creatures?
- Are Marsupials Mammals? There are over 250 species that are classified as marsupials. But are they mammals?
- Are Penguins Mammals? Penguins can swim under water and traverse the land, but they lay eggs. Do they qualify as mammals?
- Are Fish Mammals? There are some species of fish that can breathe air, but are they considered mammals?
- Are Chickens Mammals? Chickens have feathers, beaks, a four-chambered heart, and they lay eggs. DOes that make them a mammal or a bird?
- Are Rodents Mammals? Rodents have hair, tails, teeth, and they give live birth — is that enough to make them mammals?
- Are Dogs Mammals? Have you ever wondered whether or not man’s best friend is a mammal? Read on to find out!
- Are Platypuses Mammals? Platypuses lay eggs while mammals do not. They are also semi-aquatic. But is it possible that platypuses are still mammals?
- Are Seals Mammals? There are over 30 species of seals, and they live all over the world. They have fur, they’re semiaquatic, and they happpen to have flippers. So, are they mammals or not?
- Are Elephants Mammals? Elephants are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young, but they aren’t covered in fur like most mammals. Or are they?
- Are Turtles Mammals? Is a turtle a mammal or a reptile? Turtles breathe air and don’t lay their eggs underwater. Find out more!
- Are Cats Mammals? How many mammalian traits do cats have? Is it enough to classify them as mammals?
- Are Armadillos Mammals? An armadillo certainly looks reptilian, with its hairless body. But is it a reptile or a mammal?
- Are Owls Mammals? Owls hunt small animals, but are they considered to be one themselves?
- Are Coconuts Mammals? Coconuts share some interesting characteristics with mammals, including the fact that they possess hair and milk. Read on to find out more about their similarites and differences.
- Are Snakes Mammals? Some snakes give birth to live young, yet they’re cold-blooded. Does this make snakes a mammal or a reptile?
List of Mammals
- Aardvark
- Aardwolf
- Abyssinian
- Addax
- Affenpinscher
- Afghan Hound
- African Bush Elephant
- African Civet
- African Forest Elephant
- African Palm Civet
- African Wild Dog
- Aidi
- Ainu
- Airedale Terrier
- Airedoodle
- Akbash
- Akita
- Akita Shepherd
- Alabai
- Alaskan Husky
- Alaskan Klee Kai
- Alaskan Malamute
- Alaskan Shepherd
- Alpaca
- Alpine Dachsbracke
- Alpine Goat
- Alusky
- Amazon River Dolphin (Pink Dolphin)
- American Alsatian
- American Bulldog
- American Cocker Spaniel
- American Coonhound
- American Eskimo Dog
- American Foxhound
- American Hairless Terrier
- American Leopard Hound
- American Pit Bull Terrier
- American Pygmy Goat
- American Staffordshire Terrier
- American Water Spaniel
- Amur Leopard
- Anatolian Shepherd Dog
- Angora Ferret
- Angora Goat
- Anteater
- Antelope
- Ape
- Appenzeller Dog
- Apple Head Chihuahua
- Arctic Fox
- Arctic Hare
- Arctic Wolf
- Armadillo
- Asian Elephant
- Asian Palm Civet
- Asiatic Black Bear
- Aurochs
- Aussiedoodle
- Aussiedor
- Australian Bulldog
- Australian Cattle Dog
- Australian Kelpie Dog
- Australian Labradoodle
- Australian Mist
- Australian Retriever
- Australian Shepherd
- Australian Terrier
- Axolotl
- Aye Aye
- Babirusa
- Baboon
- Bactrian Camel
- Badger
- Baleen Whale
- Balinese
- Balkan Lynx
- Banded Palm Civet
- Bandicoot
- Barbet
- Basenji Dog
- Bassador
- Basset Fauve de Bretagne
- Basset Hound
- Bassetoodle
- Bat
- Bavarian Mountain Hound
- Bea-Tzu
- Beabull
- Beagador
- Beagle
- Beagle Shepherd
- Beaglier
- Beago
- Bear
- Bearded Collie
- Beaski
- Beauceron
- Beaver
- Bedlington Terrier
- Beefalo
- Belgian Shepherd
- Belgian Tervuren
- Bengal Tiger
- Bergamasco
- Berger Picard
- Bernedoodle
- Bernese Mountain Dog
- Bernese Shepherd
- Bichon Frise
- Bichpoo
- Biewer Terrier
- Bighorn Sheep
- Bilby
- Binturong
- Birman
- Bison
- Black And Tan Coonhound
- Black Rhinoceros
- Black Russian Terrier
- Black-Footed Ferret
- Bloodhound
- Blue Lacy Dog
- Blue Picardy Spaniel
- Blue Whale
- Bluetick Coonhound
- Bobcat
- Boggle
- Boglen Terrier
- Bolognese Dog
- Bombay
- Bongo
- Bonobo
- Borador
- Border Collie
- Border Terrier
- Bordoodle
- Borkie
- Bornean Orang-utan
- Borneo Elephant
- Boston Terrier
- Bottlenose Dolphin
- Bouvier Des Flandres
- Bowhead Whale
- Boxador
- Boxer Dog
- Boxerdoodle
- Boxsky
- Boxweiler
- Boykin Spaniel
- Brazilian Terrier
- British Timber
- Brittany
- Brown Bear
- Brown Hyena
- Brug
- Brussels Griffon
- Buffalo
- Bull Shark
- Bull Terrier
- Bulldog
- Bullmastiff
- Burmese
- Bush Baby
- Cactus Mouse
- Cairn Terrier
- Camel
- Canaan Dog
- Canada Lynx
- Canadian Eskimo Dog
- Canadian Horse
- Cane Corso
- Cape Lion
- Capybara
- Caracal
- Caribou
- Carolina Dog
- Cashmere Goat
- Cat
- Catahoula Leopard
- Catalan Sheepdog
- Cava Tzu
- Cavador
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Cavapoo
- Cesky Fousek
- Cesky Terrier
- Chameleon
- Chamois
- Chartreux
- Cheagle
- Cheetah
- Chesapeake Bay Retriever
- Chihuahua
- Chimpanzee
- Chinchilla
- Chinese Crested Dog
- Chinese Shar-Pei
- Chinook
- Chipmunk
- Chipoo
- Chiweenie
- Chorkie
- Chow Chow
- Chow Shepherd
- Cinnamon Ferret
- Clouded Leopard
- Clumber Spaniel
- Coati
- Cockalier
- Cockapoo
- Cocker Spaniel
- Collared Peccary
- Collie
- Common Toad
- Corgidor
- Corgipoo
- Corkie
- Corman Shepherd
- Corn Rex Cat (Cornish Rex)
- Coton de Tulear
- Cotton-top Tamarin
- Cougar
- Cow
- Coyote
- Crab-Eating Macaque
- Crabeater Seal
- Cross Fox
- Cross River Gorilla
- Curly Coated Retriever
- Cuscus
- Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
- Dachsador
- Dachshund
- Dalmadoodle
- Dalmador
- Dalmatian
- Dapple Dachshund
- Darwin’s fox
- Deer
- Deer Head Chihuahua
- Deutsche Bracke
- Devon Rex
- Dhole
- Dik-Dik
- Dingo
- Doberman Pinscher
- Dog
- Dogo Argentino
- Dogue De Bordeaux
- Dolphin
- Donkey
- Dorgi
- Dorkie
- Dormouse
- Double Doodle
- Douc
- Doxiepoo
- Doxle
- Drever
- Dugong
- Dunker
- Dusky Dolphin
- Dwarf Hamster
- Eastern Barred Bandicoot
- Eastern Chipmunk
- Eastern Gorilla
- Eastern Lowland Gorilla
- Echidna
- Egyptian Mau
- Eland
- Elephant
- Elephant Seal
- Elephant Shrew
- Elk
- Emperor Tamarin
- English Bulldog
- English Cocker Spaniel
- English Cream Golden Retriever
- English Foxhound
- English Pointer
- English Setter
- English Shepherd
- English Springer Spaniel
- Entlebucher Mountain Dog
- Epagneul Pont Audemer
- Ermine
- Eskimo Dog
- Eskipoo
- Estrela Mountain Dog
- Eurasian Beaver
- Eurasian Lynx
- Eurasian Wolf
- European Polecat
- European Wildcat
- Evening Bat
- Fallow deer
- False Killer Whale
- Feist
- Fennec Fox
- Ferret
- Field Spaniel
- Fila Brasileiro
- Fin Whale
- Finnish Spitz
- Fisher Cat
- Fishing Cat
- Flat-Coated Retriever
- Florida Panther
- Flying Lemur
- Flying Squirrel
- Formosan Mountain Dog
- Fossa
- Fox
- Fox Squirrel
- Fox Terrier
- French Bulldog
- Frenchton
- Frengle
- Fruit Bat
- Fur Seal
- Gazelle
- Genet
- Geoffroys Tamarin
- Gerberian Shepsky
- Gerbil
- German Pinscher
- German Shepherd Guide
- German Sheppit
- German Sheprador
- German Shorthaired Pointer
- German Spitz
- Giant Armadillo
- Giant Panda Bear
- Giant Schnauzer
- Giant Schnoodle
- Gibbon
- Giraffe
- Glechon
- Glen Of Imaal Terrier
- Goat
- Goberian
- Goldador
- Golden Dox
- Golden Lion Tamarin
- Golden Newfie
- Golden Pyrenees
- Golden Retriever
- Golden Saint
- Golden Shepherd
- Golden-Crowned Flying Fox
- Goldendoodle
- Gopher
- Gordon Setter
- Gorilla
- Grasshopper Mouse
- Gray Fox
- Great Dane
- Great Danoodle
- Great Pyrenees
- Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
- Greenland Dog
- Grey Mouse Lemur
- Grey Seal
- Greyhound
- Griffonshire
- Grizzly Bear
- Groenendael
- Guinea Pig
- Hamster
- Harbor Seal
- Hare
- Harp Seal
- Harrier
- Havanese
- Havapoo
- Havashire
- Hawaiian Monk Seal
- Hedgehog
- Highland Cattle
- Himalayan
- Hippopotamus
- Hoary Bat
- Hokkaido
- Honduran White Bat
- Honey Badger
- Hooded Seal
- Horgi
- Horse
- Howler Monkey
- Human
- Huntaway
- Huskador
- Huskita
- Husky
- Husky Jack
- Huskydoodle
- Hyena
- Ibex
- Ibizan Hound
- Icelandic Sheepdog
- Impala
- Indian Elephant
- Indian Giant Squirrel
- Indian Palm Squirrel
- Indian Rhinoceros
- Indochinese Tiger
- Indri
- Irish Doodle
- Irish Setter
- Irish Terrier
- Irish Water Spaniel
- Irish WolfHound
- Italian Greyhound
- Jack Russell
- Jackabee
- Jackal
- Jackrabbit
- Jaguar
- Jaguarundi Cat
- Japanese Chin
- Japanese Macaque
- Japanese Spitz
- Japanese Squirrel
- Japanese Terrier
- Javan Rhinoceros
- Javanese
- Jerboa
- Kai Ken
- Kangal
- Kangaroo
- Kangaroo Rat
- Kerry Blue Terrier
- Key Deer
- Kiko Goat
- Killer Whale
- Kinder Goat
- King Shepherd
- Kinkajou
- Kishu
- Kit Fox
- Koala
- Kodkod
- Kooikerhondje
- Koolie
- Kudu
- Kuvasz
- Labahoula
- Labmaraner
- Labradane
- Labradoodle
- Labrador Retriever
- Labraheeler
- Lakeland Terrier
- LaMancha Goat
- Lancashire Heeler
- Lapponian Herder
- Lemming
- Lemur
- Leonberger
- Leopard
- Leopard Cat
- Leopard Seal
- Lhasa Apso
- Lhasapoo
- Liger
- Lion
- Little Brown Bat
- Llama
- Long-Haired Rottweiler
- Lowchen
- Lynx
- Macaque
- Mackenzie Wolf
- Maine Coon
- Malayan Civet
- Malayan Tiger
- Malteagle
- Maltese
- Maltese Shih Tzu
- Maltipoo
- Manatee
- Manchester Terrier
- Mandrill
- Maned Wolf
- Marble Fox
- Markhor
- Marmoset
- Marmot
- Masked Palm Civet
- Mastador
- Mastiff
- Meagle
- Meerkat
- Mexican Free-Tailed Bat
- Miki
- Mini Labradoodle
- Miniature Bull Terrier
- Miniature Pinscher
- Mink
- Minke Whale
- Mole
- Mongoose
- Mongrel
- Monkey
- Moorhen
- Moose
- Morkie
- Moscow Watchdog
- Mountain Cur
- Mountain Feist
- Mountain Gorilla
- Mountain Lion
- Mouse
- Mudi
- Mule
- Muntjac
- Muskox
- Muskrat
- Naked Mole Rat
- Narwhal
- Neanderthal
- Neapolitan Mastiff
- Nebelung
- Newfoundland
- Newfypoo
- Nigerian Goat
- Nilgai
- Norfolk Terrier
- North American Black Bear
- Northern Fur Seal
- Northern Inuit Dog
- Norwegian Buhund
- Norwegian Elkhound
- Norwegian Forest
- Norwegian Lundehund
- Norwich Terrier
- Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
- Nubian Goat
- Numbat
- Nyala
- Ocelot
- Okapi
- Old English Sheepdog
- Olive Baboon
- Opossum
- Orang-utan
- Otter
- Otterhound
- Ox
- Pademelon
- Pangolin
- Panther
- Papillon
- Parson Russell Terrier
- Patas Monkey
- Patterdale Terrier
- Peagle
- Peekapoo
- Pekingese
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Pere Davids Deer
- Perro De Presa Canario
- Persian
- Peruvian Inca Orchid
- Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
- Petite Goldendoodle
- Pheasant
- Pied Tamarin
- Pig
- Pika
- Pine Marten
- Pink Fairy Armadillo
- Pit Bull
- Pitador
- Pitsky
- Platypus
- Pocket Beagle
- Pocket Pitbull
- Pointer
- Polar Bear
- Polish Lowland Sheepdog
- Pomapoo
- Pomchi
- Pomeagle
- Pomeranian
- Pomsky
- Poochon
- Poodle
- Poogle
- Porcupine
- Porpoise
- Possum
- Potoroo
- Prairie Dog
- Proboscis Monkey
- Procoptodon
- Pronghorn
- Pudelpointer
- Pug
- Pugapoo
- Puggle
- Pugshire
- Puma
- Pumi
- Pygmy Hippopotamus
- Pygmy Marmoset (Finger Monkey)
- Pygora Goat
- Pyrador
- Pyredoodle
- Quagga
- Quokka
- Quoll
- Rabbit
- Raccoon
- Raccoon Dog
- Ragamuffin
- Ragdoll
- Raggle
- Rat
- Rat Terrier
- Red Fox
- Red Panda
- Red Squirrel
- Red Wolf
- Red-handed Tamarin
- Redbone Coonhound
- Reindeer
- Rhinoceros
- River Otter
- Rock Hyrax
- Rodents
- Roe Deer
- Rottsky
- Rottweiler
- Russell Terrier
- Russian Bear Dog
- Russian Blue
- Saanen Goat
- Saarloos Wolfdog
- Saber-Toothed Tiger
- Sable
- Sable Black German Shepherd
- Sable Ferret
- Saiga
- Saint Berdoodle
- Saint Bernard
- Saint Shepherd
- Saluki
- Sambar
- Samoyed
- Saola
- Savanna Goat
- Schipperke
- Schneagle
- Schnoodle
- Scimitar-horned Oryx
- Scottish Terrier
- Sea Lion
- Sea Otter
- Seal
- Sealyham Terrier
- Sei Whale
- Serval
- Sheep
- Sheepadoodle
- Shepadoodle
- Shepkita
- Shepweiler
- Shiba Inu
- Shih Poo
- Shih Tzu
- Shollie
- Shrew
- Siamese
- Siberian
- Siberian Husky
- Siberian Ibex
- Siberian Retriever
- Siberian Tiger
- Siberpoo
- Silky Terrier
- Silver Labrador
- Skunk
- Skye Terrier
- Sloth
- Smooth Fox Terrier
- Snorkie
- Snow Leopard
- Snowshoe
- Snowshoe Hare
- Somali
- South China Tiger
- Spanador
- Spanish Goat
- Spanish Mastiff
- Spectacled Bear
- Sperm Whale
- Spider Monkey
- Spinone Italiano
- Springbok
- Springerdoodle
- Squirrel
- Squirrel Monkey
- Sri Lankan Elephant
- Stabyhoun
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Standard Schnauzer
- Star-nosed mole
- Steller’s Sea Cow
- Stoat
- Striped Hyena
- Sugar Glider
- Sumatran Elephant
- Sumatran Orang-utan
- Sumatran Rhinoceros
- Sumatran Tiger
- Sun Bear
- Swedish Vallhund
- Syrian Hamster
- Taco Terrier
- Takin
- Tamaskan
- Tapanuli Orang-utan
- Tapir
- Tarsier
- Tasmanian Devil
- Tasmanian Tiger
- Teddy Bear Hamster
- Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
- Tennessee Walking Horse
- Tenterfield Terrier
- Terrier
- Texas Heeler
- Thai Ridgeback
- Tibetan Fox
- Tibetan Mastiff
- Tibetan Spaniel
- Tibetan Terrier
- Tiffany
- Tiger
- Torkie
- Toy Fox Terrier
- Toy Poodle
- Transylvanian Hound
- Tree Kangaroo
- Treeing Tennessee Brindle
- Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Tuatara
- Turkish Angora
- Uakari
- Uinta Ground Squirrel
- Uintatherium
- Unau (Linnaeus’s Two-Toed Sloth)
- Utonagan
- Vampire Bat
- Vaquita
- Vervet Monkey
- Vicuña
- Vizsla
- Volpino Italiano
- Wallaby
- Walrus
- Warthog
- Water Buffalo
- Water Vole
- Weasel
- Weimaraner
- Weimardoodle
- Welsh Corgi
- Welsh Terrier
- West Highland Terrier
- Western Gorilla
- Western Lowland Gorilla
- Westiepoo
- Wheaten Terrier
- Whippet
- White Ferret / Albino Ferrets
- White Rhinoceros
- White Tiger
- White-Faced Capuchin
- White-tail deer
- Whoodle
- Wild Boar
- Wildebeest
- Wire Fox Terrier
- Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
- Wolf
- Wolverine
- Wombat
- Wood Bison
- Woodrat
- Woolly Mammoth
- Woolly Monkey
- Woolly Rhinoceros
- Xerus
- Xoloitzcuintli
- Yak
- Yakutian Laika
- Yoranian
- Yorkie Bichon
- Yorkie-poo
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Zebra
- Zebu
- Zonkey
- Zorse
- Zuchon
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What Are Mammals: Explained FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is considered a mammal?
Mammals are those animals that have some of the 10 characteristics listed above. The most notable mammal characteristics include having hair or fur, having live births, and feeding their young milk.
What animals are Mammals?
There are nearly 6,500 publicly recognized mammal species with more being discovered all the time. Popular mammal examples include cats, dogs, horses, elephants, whales, and humans.
Are whales mammals?
Yes! Whales are marine mammals. Surprisingly, they even exhibit one of the hallmark traits of mammals and even have hair. Though, whales mostly have hair in the womb and it is mostly gone at or slightly after birth.
What is the largest mammal on earth?
The largest mammal on earth is the blue whale. At over 100ft in length and 350,000lbs blue whales are also the largest animal alive on earth today, as well as the largest animal that has ever lived!
What did mammals evolve from?
Mammals are believed to have evolved from reptiles during the triassic period (approximately 200 – 250 million years ago), specifically of the order Therapsida.
What is the smallest mammal?
At approximately 1.6 inches long and less than 1 ounce the smallest known mammal on earth today is the Etruscan Shrew.