study of mammals
noun phraseUK /ˈstʌdi əv ˈmæməlz/
US /ˈstʌdi əv ˈmæməlz/
The study of mammals is learning all about animals that have fur and feed their babies milk.
Her favorite class is the study of mammals because she loves learning about bears and whales.
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2. A school subject or course about mammals.
He signed up for the study of mammals as his science elective.
3. The scientific work of learning about mammals.
The study of mammals takes scientists to forests and oceans around the world.
4. A book or report about mammals.
She read a study of mammals that described every kind of bat.