A Smithsonian article on a repository/research facility for exotic mammals milk -- partly aiming toward having a substitute if zoos need it for a baby animal, but also to explore the genetic links and the variability between different species -- how the milk the baby gets relates to the eventual adult diet. And a lovely picture of a mother and baby aardvark -- making a strong case for the joys of the side-lying position! https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/what-aardvark-milk-reveals-about-evolution-lactation-180968523/?utm_source=smithsoniandaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20180321-daily-responsive&spMailingID=33565253&spUserID=NzQwNDUzNDQ5NDgS1&spJobID=1242610989&spReportId=MTI0MjYxMDk4OQS2 Margaret Wills, IBCLC Maryland, USA *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome
