- "The picture's pretty bleak, gentlemen... The world's climates are changing, the mammals are taking over, and we all have a brain about the size of a walnut."
- ― Gary Larson, “The PreHistory of the Far side: a 10th anniversary exhibit”
- "You know who doesn’t go through a bunch of agonized self-reflection, ever? Wolves! Wolves feel really quite good about themselves and their totally rad ability to form an awesome, bad-ass pack and just straight up eat a whole moose."
- ― The Comics Curmudgeon on Mark Trail
The power to use the abilities of mammals. Variation of Animal Imitation and Animal Morphing.
Also Called[]
- Mammalian Mimicry/Body/Form
- Mammal Physiology/Mimicry/Body/Form
Capabilities[]
The user with this ability either is or can mimic/transform into mammals; a warm-blooded creature/animal with complex but functional brain capacity that are naturally born into existence and can adapt into the environment depending on their individual natures.
Applications[]
- Enhanced Senses
- Environmental Adaptation
- Fur Generation
- Hoof Protrusion/Paw Protrusion
- Pointed Ears
- Situational Intelligence
- Whisker Protrusion
Variations[]
- Monotreme Physiology (Platypus/Echidnas/etc): Enhanced Senses
- Therian Physiology
- Marsupial Physiology (Kangaroos/Koalas/Possum/Opossum/Wallabies/etc): Enhanced Leap, Enhanced Senses, Prehensile Tail
- Placentalia Physiology (Placentals)
- Eulipotyphla Physiology
- Erinaceomorph Physiology (Hedgehogs, Gymnures, etc.): Spherical Form
- Talpidae Physiology (Moles): Burrowing
- Glires Physiology
- Lagomorpha Physiology (Rabbits/Pikas/Hares/etc): Enhanced Leap, Enhanced Senses
- Rodentia Physiology (Rats/Mouse/Squirrels/Beavers/Prairie Dogs/etc): Enhanced Vision, Wallcrawling, Enhanced Durability, Powerful Bite
- Primate Physiology (Apes/Monkeys/Gorilla/etc): Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Dexterity
- Prosimian Physiology (Lemurs/Bushbaby/Aye-Aye/Tarsiers): Prehensile Tail, Night Vision, Enhanced Leap, Enhanced Senses
- Scrotifera Physiology
- Chiroptera Physiology (Bats): Wing Manifestation, Echolocation, Enhanced Hearing
- Ferae Physiology
- Carnivore Physiology
- Canine Physiology (Wolves/Dog Breeds/Coyotes/etc): Enhanced Smell, Feral Mind, Enhanced Endurance
- Feline Physiology (Lions/Cat Breeds/Tigers/Lynx/etc): Enhanced Senses, Claw Retraction, Enhanced Agility, Enhanced Strength
- Herpestid Physiology (Meercat/Mongoose/etc): Enhanced Speed, Enhanced Agility
- Hyenidae Physiology (Hyenas): Feral Mind, Powerful Bite, Enhanced Speed, Enhanced Durability
- Mustelid Physiology (Weasel/Badgers/Wolverines/Mink/Stoats/Otters/Ferrets/Skunk/Polecats/etc): Enhanced Agility, Enhanced Senses, Enhanced Leap
- Procyonid Physiology (Raccoons/Coatis/Kinkajous/Olingos/Ringtails/Red pandas/Cacomistles/etc): Enhanced Agility, Enhanced Senses, Night Vision
- Pinniped Physiology (Seals/Walrus/etc): Aquatic Breathing, Enhanced Agility
- Ursidae Physiology (Giant Panda/Bears/etc): Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Durability
- Viverridae Physiology (Civets/Genets/etc): Enhanced Agility, Powerful Bite
- Manidae Physiology (Pangolin/etc): Dermal Armor, Spherical Form, Burrowing, Climbing
- Carnivore Physiology
- Ungulata Physiology
- Artiodactyla Physiology (Even-toed Ungulates)
- Antelope Physiology (Antelopes): Horn Protrusion, Enhanced Speed, Enhanced Leap, Enhanced Senses
- Bovine Physiology (Cattle/Ox/Buffalo/Yak): Enhanced Senses, Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Agility
- Camelid Physiology (Camels/Llamas/Alpacas/etc.): Self-Sustenance, Enhanced Agility, Enhanced Endurance
- Caprinae Physiology (Wild/Domesticated Sheep/Goats): Enhanced Dexterity, Enhanced Leap, Enhanced Speed
- Cervidae Physiology (Deer/Elk/Moose/Reindeer/etc): Enhanced Speed, Enhanced Agility
- Giraffidae Physiology (Giraffe/Okapi): Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Agility, Prehensile Tongue
- Suidae Physiology (Boars/Pigs/Hogs): Powerful Bite, Enhanced Senses, Enhanced Strength
- Whippomorph Physiology (Whales, Hippopotami)
- Cetacean Physiology (Dolphins/Whales/Narwhals/Sperm Whale/Beluga/Orca/etc): Aquatic Adaptation, Speed Swimming, Echolocation
- Hippopotamidae Physiology (Hippopotami): Powerful Bite, Enhanced Lung Capacity, Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Durability
- Perissodactyla Physiology (Odd-toed Ungulates)
- Equidae Physiology (Horses/Zebras/Donkeys/Mule/etc): Enhanced Speed, Enhanced Leap
- Rhinoceros Physiology (Rhinos): Dermal Armor, Enhanced Endurance, Enhanced Strength
- Tapiridae Physiology (Tapirs): Detection, Proboscis Protrusion
- Artiodactyla Physiology (Even-toed Ungulates)
- Tethytheria Physiology
- Elephantidae Physiology (Elephants/Mammoths): Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Durability, Trunk
- Mammoth Physiology (Mammoths): Arctic Adaptation, Fur Generation
- Sirenia Physiology (Dugong/Manatees/Sea Cow/etc): Aquatic Adaptation, Enhanced Senses
- Elephantidae Physiology (Elephants/Mammoths): Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Durability, Trunk
- Xenarthra Physiology (Sloths/Armadillos/Anteaters/etc): Enhanced Durability, Dermal Armor
- Eulipotyphla Physiology
Fictional[]
Associations[]
Limitations[]
- Users may need practice or a device to change back to original form.
- Users may exhibit the same fears and or desires of taken form.
- May become herbivores, or carnivorous in reflection of taken form.
- May have some distrust of natural predators of the animal that take on, even those who their forms as well.
Known Users[]
See Also: Mammal Tropes.
- Grassrunner Clan/Tribe (Breath of Fire)
- Victor Creed/Sabretooth (Marvel Comics)
- Henry McCoy/Beast (Marvel Comics)
- M'Baku the Man-Ape (Marvel Comics)
- Kenneth Hale/Gorilla Man (Marvel Comics); was physically transformed into an ape while still retaining human intelligence
- Wolfsbane/Rahne Sinclair (Marvel Comics)
- The Marvel Werewolves (Marvel Comics)
- Black Panther (Marvel Comics)
- Puma (Marvel Comics)
- Moloids (Marvel Comics); "Mole People"
- Ursa Major (Marvel Comics)
- Man-Wolf (Marvel Comic)
- Vermin (Marvel Comics)
- Hepzibah (Marvel Comics)
- Shalimar Fox (Mutant-X)
- Memphitisoids (Shi'ar Empire)
- Rhino (Marvel Comics)
- Tigra (Marvel Comics)
- Kyle Gibney/Wild Child (Marvel Comics)
- Mink Tribe (One Piece)
- Bernhard Baker/Animal Man (DC Comics)
- Garfield Logan/Beast Boy (DC Comics)
- Mari McCabe/Vixen (DC Comics)
- Cheetah (DC Comics)
- Congorilla (DC Comics)
- Manbat (DC Comics)
- Samuel Register/Zookeeper (DC Comics)
- Mirage (Aladdin)
- Rumba Monkey (Power Rangers Dino Thunder)
- Spidermonkey (Ben 10 AF/UA)
- Sun Wukong (Journey to the West)
- Saiyans (Dragon Ball series)
- Ultimate Spidermonkey (Ben 10 UA)
- Chimeras (Kings of Nowhere)
- Krillitanes (Doctor Who)
- Mags (Doctor Who: Greatest Show in the Galaxy)
- K-9 (Doctor Who, The Sarah Jane Adventures, K-9)
- Master Swoop/Spirit Bat Ranger (Power Rangers Jungle Fury)
- Master Phant/Spirit Elephant Ranger (Power Rangers Jungle Fury)
- Many Mammal Kaiju (Ultraman series)
- Nadilee, the Bestial Huntress (League of Legends)
- Kagura Sohma (Fruit Basket)
- Erasers (Maximum Ride)
- UIU File: 2008-021 (SCP Foundation)
- Doggie Crugor (SPD)
- Jacob Black (Twilight)
- Benwolf/Blitzwolfer (Ben 10)
- Most OverWorlders (Chaotic)
- The Host (Doctor Who: Tooth and Claw)
- George (Being Human)
- Shaggy Rogers (Scooby Doo and the Reluctant Werewolf)
- All Mutants Mammal Monsters (Godzilla: The Series)
- Mutant Rat
- Giant Bat
- Ice Borer
- Shrewster
- Giant Armadillo
- Rhinosaurus
- Isabella (Wizards of Waverly Place)
- Mason Graybeck (Wizards of Waverly Place)
- Hunter Sands (The Boy Who Cried Werewolf)
- RJ (Power Rangers Jungle Fury); Wolf Spirit
- Alcide (True Blood)
- The Wolfman (Universal)
- Centaurs (Greek Mythology)
- Isuzu "Rin" Sohma (Fruit Basket)
- Ichigo/Zoey (Tokyo Mew Mew)
- Lion-O (Thundercats)
- Cheetahari (Thundercats)
- Wildy Cat twins (Thundercats)
- Panthro (Thundercats)
- Tigra (Thundercats)
- Kat Manx (SPD)
- Momiji Sohma (Fruit Basket)
- Several Rahi (Bionicle)
- Makuta Vamprah (Bionicle)
- Miss Merry Christmas (One Piece)
- Carmidillo (Static Shock)
- Armordrillo (Ben 10)
- Cannonbolt (Ben 10)
- Splinter (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
- Rocksteady (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
- Beebop (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
- Rahzar (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
- Yuki Sohma (Fruit Basket)
- Argit (Ben 10 Alien Force)
- Kenai (Disney's Brother Bear)
- Anthropomorphic mammals (Zootopia)
- Vixen (Arrowverse)
- Mari McCabe
- Amaya Jiwe
- James Potter (Harry Potter)
- Sirus Black (Harry Potter)
- Peter Pettigrew (Harry Potter)
- Minerva McGonagall (Harry Potter)
- Remus Lupin (Harry Potter)
- Fenrir Greyback (Harry Potter)
- Beast Boy (Teen Titans)
- Johnny Test (Jonnhy Test); Shapeshifting /Animal Morphing
- Wildmutt (Ben 10/Ben 10 UA); Canine Mimicry and Monkey Mimicry
- Wogren (World of Warcraft)
- Panuncian (Ben 10 Omniverse)
- Ruby/Red Riding Hood (Once Upon a Time)
- Mizune(s) (Soul Eater)
- Kim Diehl (Soul Eater)
- Scott McCall (Teen Wolf)
- Marcus Corvinus (Underworld)
- William Corvinus (Underworld)
- Michael Corvin (Underworld)
- Lucian (Underworld)
- Victor Creed/Sabretooth (X-Men Movies)
- Henry McCoy/Beast (X-Men Movies)
- Mammalian demons (Chinese, Japanese, & Korean mythology)
- Minotoro (Mucha Lucha); Bovine Mimicry
- Plagg (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir)
- Druids (World of Warcraft)
- Mammal Clan Bakugan (Bakugan G3)