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  • n  the branch of zoology that studies mammals

  • He decided to organize an expedition in the cause of mammalogy and ornithology, journey up the waters of the Paraguay River, cross over to one of the tributaries of the Amazon.
  • The show has ranged widely over the fields of archaeology, anthropology, astronomy, ecology, mammalogy, oceanography, paleontology, ichthyology, and as often as possible .
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  • Prairie Dog Study Shows Polyandry Increases Births But Lowers Mother Survival Rate
    An article in the current issue of the Journal of Mammalogy provides insights into the reasons female prairie dogs copulate with several males, also known as polyandry. While the results of this study showed that this practice increases birth rates, it also can decrease the mother's chances of survival. (PRWeb August 19, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/mamm/94-4 ...
    Aug. 19, 2013 - PRWeb

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