A living database reveals why the global count of mammal species keeps changing - and why accurate naming matters for ...

A new study reveals the surprisingly convergent evolution in the inner ear of mammals. An international research team showed that a group of highly divergent mammals known as Afrotheria and distantly ...

The definition of a mammal is a warm-blooded vertebrate animal distinguished by the possession of hair or fur, the secretion of milk by females for nourishing their young, and the birth of live ...

An international team has reconstructed the genome organization of the earliest common ancestor of all mammals. The reconstructed ancestral genome could help in understanding the evolution of mammals ...

Two brand-new species of early mammals from the Jurassic period have been discovered, revealing the secrets of how we got our ears. These new species are hoped to give paleontologists insight into how ...

Dinosaurs so thoroughly dominated the ancient world that they suppressed the evolutionary possibilities open for mammals. This notion has been around for decades now, and it seems to be backed up by ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. According to some scientists, mammals are currently the most ...