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Does it have feathers? Yes : Then it is not a mammal. It is a bird. No : Then it may be a mammal.
Does it have scales? Yes : Then it is not a mammal. It is a reptile. No : Then it may be a mammal.
Does it have fur or hair? Yes : Then it may be a mammal. No : Then it may not be a mammal. But it may be a hairless mammal.
Does it have either four legs or two arms and two legs? Yes : Then it may be a mammal. No : Then it is not a mammal.
Does it have nipples? Yes : Then it is a mammal. No : Then it is not a mammal.
Does its exhibit have to be kept warm? Yes : Then it is probably not be a mammal. It is probably a reptile. No : Then it may be a mammal.
Does it have a beak or a bill? Yes : Then it is probably not a mammal. No : Then it may be a mammal.
Does it have hoofs? Yes : Then it is a mammal. No : Then it may not be a mammal.
Does it stay under water? Yes : Then it may not be a mammal. No : Then it may be a mammal.
Does it have ears that we can see? Yes : Then it may be a mammal. No : Then it may not be a mammal.
Can it fly? Yes : Then it may not be a mammal. It may be a bird. No : Then it may be a mammal.
Does it roar? Yes : Then it may be a mammal. No : Then it may not be a mammal.
Does it have fins? Yes : Then it may not be a mammal. It may be a fish. No : Then it may be a mammal.
Does it have more than four legs? Yes : Then it is not a mammal. No : Then it may be a mammal.
Does it have wings? Yes : Then it may not be a mammal. No : Then it may be a mammal.