What Is a Mammal?

July 7, 2009 by admin0 · Leave a Comment
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Humans are mammals. The word mammal comes from the Latin mamma, meaning breast, because female mammals produce milk to nurse their babies. Read more

What Is an Amphibian?

July 7, 2009 by admin0 · Leave a Comment
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Amphibians lead double lives—one in water and one on land. Many begin life with gills, then develop lungs as they age. Read more