mammals
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LoBue now spots the marine mammals basically every time he's out on the water.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
"Through its analysis, we found that a trait that is generally linked to evolutionary success was present in animals long before true mammals originated."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
The researchers excluded non-placental mammals that lay eggs or harbor their newborns in belly-pouches and produce extremely small younglings from these calculations.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
The National Park Service has mandated guardrails for the work, including the potential presence of “protected species observers” who would call off drilling if marine mammals are nearby.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Small mammals domesticated as recently as the 19th and 20th centuries include foxes, mink, and chinchillas grown for fur and hamsters kept as pets.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
