Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > Animal Life > Mammals > Is a crocodile mammal or non mammal?

Is a crocodile mammal or non mammal?

Answer:
A crocodile is not a mammal, rather, it is a reptile. The defining characteristic of mammals is the possession of mammary glands (hence the name). These are the glands which make milk to feed the young (one of the definitions of mammal),and only mammals have them. Crocodiles do not feed their young on milk, do not have mammary glands and cannot therefore be mammals.
First answer by Kmangat. Last edit by Kmangat. Contributor trust: 2 [recommend contributor recommended]. Question popularity: 1 [recommend question].

Can you answer these Mammals questions?

What is the function of a wallaby? Answer it!
How are mammals and amphibians similar? Answer it!
What is the structure and the function of the gall bladder? Answer it!
What are the weaknesses about manatees? Answer it!
How does handicapping condition came about before congenital or after birth discuss this statement include the bibliography? Answer it!

Relevant answers:

Home

Featured topics:

Answer these

Does every triangle have an obtuse angle?
In: Math and Arithmetic
Answer it!
Does alcohol abuse cause reddening of the face?
In: Alcoholism
Answer it!
What is the scientific term to say a person do something to excessively to stay thin?
In: Conditions and Diseases
Answer it!
What Is after pirates of the Caribbean dead mans chest?
In: Pirates of the Caribbean Movies
Answer it!
» more

Featured guides

» More