Posters - Mammals

Mammal Posters

Mammals are animals characterized by being warm-blooded, air breathing animals with a vertebrate or backbone. They also have hair, three middle ear bones and mammary glands the mother uses to feed the young. Along with this, most mammals have sweat glands, and possess specialized teeth. According to the website worldanimalfoundation.org there are more Than 6,495 species of mammals that have been identified by scientists, depending on how the animals are classified.

Mammals evolved slowly over time from four-legged predecessors. Their limbs are used to walk, climb, swim, and fly. Some land mammals have toes that produce claws and hooves for climbing and running – and these are called ungulates. Marine mammals such as whales and dolphins developed from animals that had evolved from the sea and onto land, then gradually evolved back into a marine environment.

Generally, mammals are endothermic, which means that their body temperature is self regulated, rather than dependent on the conditions of the surrounding environment. What this means is that their bodies remain at a certain base temperature – generally around 98-100 degrees – regardless of how hot or cold their environments are. The largest mammal on the planet is also the largest animal to ever live on the planet: The Blue Whale. The smallest mammals is believed to be the Bumble-Bee Bat which in only about 1-1.5 inches long.

For more information on mammals visit: National Geographic, National Wildlife Federation or Animal Diversity Web as they offer guides, species lists, and identification tips.

This site’s mammal posters feature hundreds of different types of deer, bear, bat, goat, primate and many others. The images are expertly rendered and displayed with both common and scientific names to accompany them. The poster is shipped in a sturdy 2″ mailing tube with plastic endcaps. Artwork can be signed by the artist or otherwise customized on request.