mammals

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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

Even though insects and mammals are very distant relatives, both appear to have arrived at the same molecular strategy for sensing red light.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 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

The catastrophic 1969 offshore oil spill in Santa Barbara killed thousands of sea birds and marine mammals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“Some of the mammals were gigantic, and many of them are quite new.”

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee