mammal
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
According to the Marine Mammal Center, female stellar sea lions can grow to 9 feet in length and 1,000 pounds.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
“It used to be full boat slips where people had their boats parked,” the Marine Mammal Center’s Gill said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Chonkers is a Steller, a different species from his dockmates, according to Laura Gill, public programs manager with Marine Mammal Center.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
One key factor may be the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, which helped populations of seals, sea lions, orcas, and other marine mammals recover after years of decline.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
“It predicted what might happen to the seal population off Cape Cod after the Marine Mammal Protection Act became law. Back then, seals had been my focus.”
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
Vocabulary lists containing mammal
Tyrannosaurus Lex(icon)
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Life Science: Organisms and Taxonomy
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Animals (Zoology) - Introductory
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
