ScienceAugust 25, 2026
mammalogists
muh-MAL-uh-jists
Definition
Scientists who specialize in the study of mammals.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'mamma' (breast/teat) and the Greek suffix '-logist' (one who studies). The term emerged in the early 19th century to identify those specifically focused on the class Mammalia.
In the news
The article mentions a 2024 survey of mammalogists to explain that same-sex sexual behavior in animals is often observed by professionals but frequently goes unreported in formal scientific literature.
A survey of 491 primate species found same-sex sexual behaviour was most likely in long-lived animals facing food scarcity, predation pressure and complex social hierarchies — evidence that the behaviour is shaped by ecology and social life rather than a si
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