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Mammary (milk-producing) glands are the primary distinction between mammals and other animals.

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They breast feed there young and take care of them

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Mammals have two unique characters that differentiate them from other vertebrates.They are:

1.Mammary Gland

2.Hair.

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some have back bones and the others dont

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