- plural of mammal.
mammals
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"Through its analysis, we found that a trait that is generally linked to evolutionary success was present in animals long before true mammals originated."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
The National Park Service has mandated guardrails for the work, including the potential presence of “protected species observers” who would call off drilling if marine mammals are nearby.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Their results show that energy use and physiology can account for the range of sizes seen in mammals, birds, and turtles.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
"Oil contamination in the Hallaniyat Islands threatens coral reefs, seagrass meadows and coastal habitats that support endangered sea turtles, migratory seabirds and marine mammals," Noelle said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
The lack of domestic mammals indigenous to sub-Saharan Africa is especially astonishing, since a main reason why tourists visit Africa today is to see its abundant and diverse wild mammals.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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