Archeology
The largest land mammal that ever lived was Paraceratherium - How big was it really?
Paraceratherium, also known as Indricotherium, is the largest known land mammal.
Mammal
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Why do mammals usually have 5 fingers?
The common five-finger structure in mammals may be due to a common ancestor, but experts have yet to find the exact reason.
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Predict when humans may become extinct
A mass extinction of mammals, including humans, could occur in 250 million years due to climate change.
Flu epidemic
The United States recorded dolphins infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza for the first time
Researchers from the University of Florida, USA said that the autopsy discovered a dolphin infected with a highly virulent bird flu virus.
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Why do dolphins like to ride waves in front of ships?
Dolphins have many times been caught swimming in front of boats and there are many different explanations for this behavior.
Flu epidemic
WHO detected H5N1 influenza virus in cow's milk
WHO said it had detected the H5N1 avian influenza virus at very high concentrations in the milk of infected cows, although it is unknown how long the virus will persist.
Oceanography
The sea hare's custom of 'love' is full of chaos
Although it is called a sea hare, this creature is not a mammal like a land hare. They are molluscs that live in shallow seas.
Oceanography
Top 72 largest marine animals in the world
It is interesting that the largest animals living in the sea are not fish but mammals.
Flu epidemic
China records cases of H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b
According to The Telegraph, a 53-year-old woman in China was recently hospitalized with a strain of bird flu - a type of flu that is infecting mammals around the world.
Animal world
The largest herds in the animal world
Some birds, fish, mammals, and insects can congregate in large flocks of millions to trillions.
Oceanography
Norwegian sea elephant climbs on yacht to sleep
This 600kg mammal caught the attention of Norwegians, even being broadcast live on the website of the local newspaper.
Archeology
Decoding the mystery: Since when did our ancestors become warm-blooded animals?
The origin of endothermia in mammals is one of the great unsolved mysteries of paleontology.
Biology
Ants help scientists discover thousands of fossils
A team of paleontologists recently discovered 10 previously unknown species of ancient mammals with the help of reaping ants.
Archeology
The truth that makes the scientific world semi-credible: Prehistoric rats were as big as today's horses?
A new study shows that some prehistoric rat species were estimated to be the size of a bison, even as large as today's ponies.
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This little mouse could hold the key to a future medical revolution!
Few mammals have the ability to regenerate severed organs and heal other severe injuries without scarring, but a small African rodent can.