mammalian

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The focus of the convention on mammalian species over others like fish and insects has previously been a criticism of the agreement.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Before ejaculation, mammalian sperm remain in a low energy state.

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026

In fact, Alcatraz is a noted sanctuary for nesting shorebirds, in part because it lacks mammalian predators such as coyotes, bobcats and foxes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

While retrons have been used before in mammalian cells, previous attempts were highly inefficient, correcting only about 1.5% of targeted cells.

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2025

It creates a massive vapor lock, as it were, in mammalian fuel lines: The body is prevented from turning what it eats into a source of usable energy.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer