mammalian

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Modern analytic tools, in particular methods introduced in 2009 to sequence the genetic material of individual mammalian cells, have revealed how pervasive these changes are.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

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

"Understanding how and why biphonation has evolved is an important step towards elucidating the origins of the amazing vocal diversity of mammalian vocal behavior," says author David Reby of the University of Lyon/Saint-Etienne.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 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

In addition, I mentioned factors disqualifying big mammalian candidates for domestication, but I did not tabulate how many candidates are disqualified by each factor on each continent.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond