mammals

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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

He adds they are important parts of the food chain and support birds, small mammals, fish and other wildlife.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

This route may have remained active for land mammals much later than previously believed.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

Concentrations of beryllium, copper, chromium, nickel and lead in particular were significantly above established safety thresholds for marine life, prompting fears for the long-term health of fish, marine mammals and the marine food chain.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Most mammals emerge from the womb like glazed earthenware emerging from a kiln—any attempt at remoulding will only scratch or break them.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari