mammals
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Originally known as shrews, the small African mammals are more closely related to elephants, manatees and aardvarks and were officially renamed as sengi in 1998.
From BBC
The European hedgehog is one of Europe's most familiar wild mammals, yet its numbers have been falling sharply.
From Science Daily
Red foxes are one of the most prevalent carnivorous mammals globally and are found in Europe, Asia and North America as well as in parts of Africa.
From Barron's
Researchers say the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals has spread to other marine mammals, including a sea otter and sea lion.
From Los Angeles Times
According to the Bronx Zoo, red foxes are among the most widespread carnivorous mammals in the world.
From BBC
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