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How animals learned to hibernate and why we can't do it (yet) | Aeon Essays

Hibernation is a common phenomenon among mammals, involving a significant metabolic slowdown and varies widely among species.

How mammals got their stride - Harvard Gazette

The evolution of mammalian posture from sprawled to upright is complex and occurred later than previously believed.
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Moonstruck: tropical mammals take their cues from lunar cycles

Some mammals are 'lunar phobic', while others thrive in bright moonlight.

Why do wet dogs shake themselves dry? Neuroscience has an answer

Mammals possess complex neurological mechanisms for responding to sensations through their fur, which could lead to enhanced understanding of skin sensitivity.

Moonstruck: tropical mammals take their cues from lunar cycles

Some mammals are 'lunar phobic', while others thrive in bright moonlight.

Why do wet dogs shake themselves dry? Neuroscience has an answer

Mammals possess complex neurological mechanisms for responding to sensations through their fur, which could lead to enhanced understanding of skin sensitivity.
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These brain cells help days-old mice to bond with mum

Scientists identified neurons in baby mice brains responsible for mother-baby bond formation.
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Florida dolphin dies of 'mutated' bird flu

Bird flu (H5N1) affecting mammals like dolphins can have deadly consequences even with significant drug resistance mutations.

Low risk for human bird flu transmission

Bird flu can pass between mammals, but transmission to humans through milk is unlikely.

Florida dolphin dies of 'mutated' bird flu

Bird flu (H5N1) affecting mammals like dolphins can have deadly consequences even with significant drug resistance mutations.

Low risk for human bird flu transmission

Bird flu can pass between mammals, but transmission to humans through milk is unlikely.
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For Some Mammals, Large Adult Daughters, Not Sons, Are the Norm

Female elephant seals can be significantly smaller than males due to sexual size dimorphism.
Research challenges the notion that male mammals are always larger, highlighting the need for more studies on mating systems and evolutionary forces.

What to know about Alaskapox after officials report first known fatal case

Alaskapox, a recently discovered virus, has caused its first known death in Alaska.
Six out of seven cases of Alaskapox have been mild and self-limited, with no need for medical treatment.
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