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Recent Examples of beaver
According to senior author Jonah Piovia-Scott, Associate Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at WSU Vancouver, there’s plenty of active research into building beaver-dam analogues (BDAs) woven from willow and other plant matter.
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New Atlas, 28 Dec. 2025
The return of wolves could be a natural solution for regions where wildlife managers desire a reduction in moose, beaver, nutria or deer populations.
—Alex Jensen, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
The company is well known for its Beaver Nuggets, homemade brisket and iconic beaver mascot.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
The lucrative beaver trade lured trappers to Colorado’s mountains and decimated the beaver population in the early 1800s.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2025
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New Atlas, 28 Dec. 2025
The return of wolves could be a natural solution for regions where wildlife managers desire a reduction in moose, beaver, nutria or deer populations.
—Alex Jensen, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
The company is well known for its Beaver Nuggets, homemade brisket and iconic beaver mascot.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Dec. 2025
The lucrative beaver trade lured trappers to Colorado’s mountains and decimated the beaver population in the early 1800s.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beaver
Noun
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That includes foxes, minks, muskrats, otters, least weasels and bobcats.—
Austin Hornbostel,
Nashville Tennessean,
16 Oct. 2025
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Now native Spartina grasses have returned, as have muskrats and threatened bird species.—
Kyra Morris,
The Atlantic,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Think floor-length minks sourced on eBay for a steal, paired with sleek, sculpting ski suits, or cozy cashmere layers.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
8 Jan. 2026
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Exuding timeless glamour, this faux mink coat from Quince is at a relatively reasonable price of $130.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025
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Areas of South Florida where the snakes have become dominant have seen a 90% to 99% decrease in sightings of mammal such as rabbits, opossums and raccoons.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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To ensure the materials were safe for biological use, the friction layers was tested on a rabbit’s eye, where the device maintained its charge without irritating.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Sacramento Zoo Darla and Jackson have now been living together in the otter habitat for the past couple of weeks now.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Several chocolate molds have been found including Fetzer’s signature otter mold.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
26 Dec. 2025
Noun
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An albino raccoon named Cricket reaches through the wires of its cage to grab an animal cracker, an appetizer treat right before the evening meal.—
Blake Farmer,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe (2011 - present) With its sorcerers, gods, and talking raccoons, the MCU doesn't usually get too hung up on academic rigor.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The species is the largest member of the mustelid family, which includes otters, weasels and badgers, and is known for its ferocity and elusive nature.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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In Europe, where winters are milder than in the Midwest, farmers watch hedgehogs (a smaller underground cousin) or badgers (larger, more aggressive cousins to groundhogs) come out of hibernation in early February.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Specifically, state law prohibits salvage of: badger, bobcat, brant, coot, crow, cub bear, duck, elk, fisher, Florida gallinule, geese, marten, moose, otter, snipe, sora rail, spotted fawn deer, Virginia rail, wild turkey, wolf, and woodcock.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
16 Dec. 2025
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Levi studies the endangered Humboldt marten, a small carnivore that lives on the Northern California and Southern Oregon coast.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Eventually, the fox coaxed its tiny kits out of their den and led them on their first foray into the open.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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The foxes were moved to Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Peacock said.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Beaver.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beaver. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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