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beavers

noun

plural of beaver

as in otters

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The center’s veterinarian believes the otter should be well enough to be released into the wild in seven to 10 days.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
The mile-long walk to Fisherman’s Wharf typically includes otter and harbor seal sightings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

Definition of otters

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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
In the mink colorway, a warm, grayish brown neutral, the bed is versatile enough to complement any evolving palette and lots of different aesthetics.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of mink

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Jahnke’s work features four panels depicting realistic images of local wildlife, including geese, raccoons, a fox and an owl.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Eat it with tortilla chips at your desk, rabid raccoon style; or heat up some TJ’s flour tortillas, slice a few scallions, dollop sour cream, really make a day of it.

— Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of raccoon

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The herder cared for Pantoja, keeping him warm with animal skins, teaching him to milk the goats, and how to hunt rabbits with a stick.

— Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Plants tolerate a range of soils and are unbothered by rabbits or deer but are susceptible to powdery mildew.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rabbit

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Victorian homes dot the landscape, and the views of Monterey Bay and its wildlife — otters, whales and seals — can’t be beat.

— Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026
While silicone storage containers aren't known for their super tight seals, I was impressed by how much squeezing and shaking these could withstand without leaking.

— Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of seals

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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
Fly-fishers will find an extensive stretch of Gold Medal Water (a designation for quality and trout density) in Colorado, with access to browns, brookies, cutthroats, and rainbow trout.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of fishers

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