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Recent Examples of aquariumsAccredited aquariums, such as the Seattle Aquarium, breed the sharks in captivity, according to the aquarium’s website.—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Artists used everything from traditional fishbowl terrariums to more sophisticated Wardian cases, which were used to support a myriad of tropical plants, including begonias, gesneriads, and specialty carnivorous plants, says bunting.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
Low-growing spike moss (Selaginella) with its cushion of lacy green leaves and stems is ideal for holiday terrariums and tablescapes.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Nov. 2025
At its heart is a magnificent wooden lodge—the second-largest west of the Mississippi—with a sprawling wraparound deck overlooking horse pastures and corrals.
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Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Volunteers can help with cleaning and refilling animals’ water, feeding animals and cleaning corrals.
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Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
Making the record even more impressive was the revelation in the post-competition weighing of Wilkins’ discus to verify the record that the implement was actually two ounces heavier than the required 4 pounds, 6 ounces weight, a fact that cost Wilkins additional inches, probably feet.
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Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Read the story of the angler who caught 19 pounds of largemouth on one cast.