The class of mammals, or animals, unites about 12 extinct and 19 modern detachments, which include about 4,000 currently existing species. Mammals are strikingly different in size, appearance, way of life, ways of eating, but they are united by the fact that they all feed their cubs with milk. The first mammals lived on Earth at the time of the dinosaurs. They were rat-sized animals that ate mainly insects


Honey badger

Honey badger

The honey badger (Latin: Mellivora capensis) is very fond of honey. It also likes fish, lizards, frogs, poisonous snakes, scorpions, small rodents, birds and their eggs, roots and insects....

Red Fox

Red Fox

This beautiful predator with an elongated narrow muzzle, pointed ears and a long fluffy tail inhabits

Giant anteater

Giant anteater

The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla), along with its closest relatives the tamandua and pygmy anteater, are members of the order of incomplete-toothed mammals.

Manul

Manul

Judging by the expression on this wild cat's face, the last thing he wants is to be petted.

Tibetan fox

Tibetan fox

One thing is known about the Tibetan fox: it has the thick, square face of a Zen scholar. No one knows anything more about this elusive and mysterious beast.

Tundra wolf

Tundra wolf

Northern subspecies of wolf are perhaps among the hardiest animals on Earth. Consider this: for five months of the year they live in almost total darkness in the icy cold.