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Recent Examples of beaver
Much like how the eradication of wolves in Yellowstone National Park saw mule deer numbers explode, which then stripped vegetation and saw the loss of many species including beavers, knocking out apex scavengers upsets a balanced ecosystem.
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New Atlas, 22 June 2025
Keep your eyes peeled—and binoculars handy—for goat-like chamois, bearded vultures, and beavers against the stunning backdrop of Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, and the steep Justistal Valley below.
—AFAR Media, 18 July 2025
These types are symbolized by animals: lion, otter, golden retriever and beaver.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
The montage also introduces new characters Nibbles the beaver (Fortune Feimster) and Dr. Fuzzby, a quokka therapist (Quinta Brunson).
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 20 May 2025
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New Atlas, 22 June 2025
Keep your eyes peeled—and binoculars handy—for goat-like chamois, bearded vultures, and beavers against the stunning backdrop of Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, and the steep Justistal Valley below.
—AFAR Media, 18 July 2025
These types are symbolized by animals: lion, otter, golden retriever and beaver.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
The montage also introduces new characters Nibbles the beaver (Fortune Feimster) and Dr. Fuzzby, a quokka therapist (Quinta Brunson).
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaver
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Take a seat for a round-the-clock show: the ruffed grouse, cottontail rabbits, waterfowl and occasional muskrats that wander about, lured by the lake.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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One East Hartford man shoots 100 muskrats for some reason.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
Noun
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On the runway, several iterations were displayed in materials ranging from leather, shearling and satin, to mink, swakara and eel.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
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Invasive animals — such as mink — as well as deforestation, forest fires and unregulated construction could also negatively impact the species.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Marsh rabbits, cottontail rabbits and foxes have effectively disappeared, a 2015 study found.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Liam Houck, 15, and his family are showing most of their four rabbits, 20 sheep and 15 dairy goats at this year’s Ramona Junior Fair.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Additionally, various primate species, including up to 10 spider monkeys, will be able to travel above the otters and into their own enclosure, Zoo Director Ethan Fisher said.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
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The Mosaic Exhibit Hall features rotating sea life exhibits, while the Wetlands Trail provides an immersive journey through Florida’s ecosystems, which include a mangrove forest, cypress swamp and freshwater swamp, home to alligators, otters, turtles and a free-flight aviary.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2025
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The animals included 12 bats, nine racoons, eight skunks, two groundhogs, a bobcat, three cats and a fox, data shows.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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While bears are easily the biggest fear in some parks, a pack of hungry racoons or an inquisitive skunk aren’t to be messed with either.—
Geoffrey Morrison,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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This encourages chipmunks, as well as other wildlife, such as raccoons, opossums, and skunks to visit, says Owen.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Wildlife in his yard: baby raccoons, owl, deer Ewart lives off Park Road in south Charlotte, bordering Little Sugar Creek Greenway.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Aug. 2025
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Non-incubating male curlews didn’t have the same response to the fake badger, according to the study.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 June 2025
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Wildlife killed include moose, deer, black bears, elk, mountain lions, raccoons, hawks, coyotes, porcupines, red foxes, bobcats, owls, rabbits, Canadian geese, beavers and badgers.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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At the same time, marten populations shot up and the researchers began to see their scat in new areas.—
Siddhant Pusdekar,
Journal Sentinel,
5 July 2024
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This acquisition will improve the habitat for Wisconsin’s endangered American marten, which has been facing a dwindling habitat.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes,
8 Dec. 2024
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“Beaver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaver. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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