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beavers

noun

plural of beaver

as in otters

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Still, even in California, who worries about being savaged by an otter?

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Because river otters have been known to carry rabies, doctors routinely give rabies shots to victims of otter attacks.

— Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of otters

Noun

On previous survey nights that lasted until sunrise, the researchers have seen mule deer, bobcats, badgers and foxes prowling in the cover of the dark.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Like Snow White, she is surrounded by woodland creatures — rabbits, badgers even a deer — all frozen in time.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of badgers

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The new policy prohibits fur from animals killed specifically for their pelts, including mink, fox, rabbit, chinchilla and coyote.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Drape it over your sofa throughout the season and refresh your space with new throw pillow covers, like the Cozy Teddy covers in the same fuzzy fabric or the luxuriously soft faux-mink covers in a similar color.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of mink

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Sixteen sets of eyes stared up at her from the rug as children strained to get a look at the tearful raccoon.

— Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
While these are skills raccoons would likely learn on their own, Woodside’s staff hopes the training gives the kits a greater chance of survival.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of raccoon

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They are accused of forging seals and official documents and said Huy had an Australian passport while Thuan had a Norwegian one.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026
Temperature swings and thermal stress will eventually crack structural steel and cause joints and seals to fail.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of seals

Noun

With Project Hiu’s efforts currently focused on Maringkik Island, about 80 fishers turned local guides now take travelers snorkeling with species like blacktip reef sharks in coral forests, and on swims and sailing day trips around East Lombok.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
The orca in the photo eventually died, but also capsized the boat, leaving the fishers to be rescued by other boats.

— Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of fishers

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