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Why are mammals considered as the advanced animals?

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  • Mammals are animals that belong to the phylum Chordata.
  • Mammals are characterized by the presence of mammary glands which are used to feed their young ones.
  • They also have hair on their bodies and sweat and oil glands inside their skin.
  • They also possess a four-chambered heart and have very well-developed digestive, reproductive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
  • The characteristics that mammals possess are the most advanced or the most developed amongst all classes of chordates.
  • Hence, mammals are considered to be the most advanced animals in the entire animal kingdom.

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