mammals

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The rerouting of ships around South Africa since 2023, when Houthi rebels hijacked a British-owned vessel near Yemen, has substantially increased the chances of vessels striking the mammals in the region, they say.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Environmental scientists, activists and even social media posts have highlighted the dangers of maritime traffic for sea mammals, Vermeulen said.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Deep dives push marine mammals to their physical limits.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Mice were included because, like humans, they are mammals.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Following Homo sapiens, domesticated cattle, pigs and sheep are the second, third and fourth most widespread large mammals in the world.

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