Small Mammals
Definition of Small Mammals Hierarchical Category as it relates to Animals, Mammals, Carnivorous Mammals
Small mammals are a diverse group of animals that are characterized by their relatively small size and mammalian traits, including the presence of hair or fur and the ability to nurse their young with milk. This category encompasses various species, some of which are carnivorous, feeding on other animals for survival. As part of the larger mammalian class, they are vertebrates and share common traits with other mammals, while their size distinguishes them from larger species.