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Not all mammals have four legs. Bats are mammals, but have only two "legs." Whales and dolphins are mammals, but have no legs at all.

What distinguishes mammals from other animals is not the number of legs, but the presence of sweat and milk glands.

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Yes, there are mammals that have no legs. However, all legless mammals are aquatic. Whales, dolphins, and porpoises have no legs.

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All mammals have legs but some mammals have legs that have been modified into flippers or fins.

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yes.... a dolphin for example :)

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manatee, dolphin, whale

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No, they do not all have 4 legs.

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