There are over 4,500 members of this society, and they are primarily professional scientists who emphasize the importance of public policy and education.
There are several ASM meetings held each year, and the society manages several publications such as the Journal of Mammalogy, Special Publications, Mammalian Species, and Society Pamphlets.
It also provides numerous grants and awards for research and studies on mammals.
The database is maintained by the ASM Biodiversity Committee and "aims to provide a continuously updated listing of the world's mammal species and higher taxa.
[1] The latest update (version 1.13) was released on July 13th of 2024, and lists 6,753 species placed in 1,353 genera, 167 families and 27 orders.