mammals

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Julian Gold says he's struggled to insure his guinea pigs because the small mammals are classed as exotic pets and therefore have higher premiums.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Though the Navy’s minehunting capabilities have declined in recent years, it maintains a range of options that include helicopters, littoral combat ships and even trained dolphins as a part of its marine mammals program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

This suggests that Lystrosaurus did not feed its young with milk like modern mammals do.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

The trust said a phased approach was preferable, with the semi-aquatic mammals released at about 10 suitable sites over several years.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

In fact, he wasn’t even going to mention that during his time in South America, 2,500 species of birds and nearly five hundred mammals were collected for the American Museum of Natural History.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple