The phrase "modern mammals" refers to animals that are currently alive and belong to the group of mammals, which includes creatures like dogs, cats, elephants, and humans.
Sentences with «modern mammals»
Scientists say the creatures are the oldest known ancestors of modern mammals, including human beings. (techtimes.com)
In modern mammals, these properties are correlated with body size and lifespan. (newscientist.com)
Several modern mammal groups such as rodents emerged after the dinosaur extinction, and the fossils show their first members were small. (newscientist.com)