: Identifying, naming, and classifying mammalian species based on evolutionary relationships.
: Observing social structures, mating systems (e.g., polygyny or monogamy), and communication. Mammalogy
is the branch of zoology dedicated to the study of mammals—vertebrates characterized by the presence of mammary glands, hair or fur, and three middle ear bones. 1. Scope of the Field mating systems (e.g.
: Examining how mammals interact with their environments, including habitat use, energy flow, and their roles as keystone species. 2. Defining Characteristics of Mammals polygyny or monogamy)
: Studying physical structures, such as skeletal and dental variations, and how internal systems (like metabolism) function.
