mammals

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Though the Navy’s minehunting capabilities have declined in recent years, it maintains a range of options that include helicopters, littoral combat ships and even trained dolphins as a part of its marine mammals program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

The trust said a phased approach was preferable, with the semi-aquatic mammals released at about 10 suitable sites over several years.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Dozens of the mammals, which are related to weasels, have been released into secret locations across Dartmoor and Exmoor since autumn 2024 as part of the Devon Wildlife Trust Two Moors Pine Marten project.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The system behind this process is buried deep in the hypothalamus, an ancient part of the brain shared by all mammals.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

In the case of mammals, reptiles, and fish, it would be that they all have backbones.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio