Definitions
- Referring to a warm-blooded vertebrate animal that has hair or fur, produces milk for its young, and gives birth to live offspring. - Talking about a group of animals that includes humans, dogs, cats, whales, and elephants. - Describing an animal that has mammary glands and feeds its young with milk.
- Referring to any living organism that is not a plant or fungus. - Talking about a group of organisms that includes mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and insects. - Describing any creature that moves, breathes, and has senses.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to living organisms.
- 2Both are part of the natural world.
- 3Both can be classified into different groups based on characteristics.
- 4Both can be found in various habitats around the world.
- 5Both have different species with unique adaptations and behaviors.
What is the difference?
- 1Definition: Mammal is a specific type of animal that has hair or fur, produces milk, and gives birth to live young.
- 2Characteristics: Mammals have mammary glands and are warm-blooded, while not all animals have these traits.
- 3Classification: Mammals are a specific class of animals, while animals can refer to any living organism that is not a plant or fungus.
- 4Behavior: Mammals may exhibit specific behaviors related to their mammalian traits, such as nursing their young, while animals may have a wide range of behaviors depending on their species.
- 5Examples: All mammals are animals, but not all animals are mammals. For example, birds and fish are animals but not mammals.
Remember this!
Mammal and animal are both terms used to describe living organisms. However, mammal is a specific type of animal that has hair or fur, produces milk, and gives birth to live young. Animal is a broader term that refers to any living organism that is not a plant or fungus.
