Why do mammals have different nipple counts?

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Why do mammals have different nipple counts?

For example dogs and cats have more than 2 nipples while humans have only 2.

At what point in the evolution did this occured, how and why?

Also, is it possible for humans to have more than 2 nipples, in a sense that is not a rare occasion?

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It’s based on size of a litter or babies that are typical with a species. Humans have fewer nipples than animals cuz they give birth to fewer babies

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