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
As they age, naked mole rats appear to avoid many conditions that commonly affect other mammals, including neurodegeneration, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and cancer.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
Mice were included because, like humans, they are mammals.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
We’ve learned from the books left behind by Brother Fowles, field guides to the mammals and birds and the Lepidoptera, which are the butterflies.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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