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The bacteria had been shown to aid in weight loss in animal studies and one small human trial.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026 -
Eskamani also called for reforms to how FWC oversees facilities housing the animals, as the agency is not equipped to perform medical checks on the animals.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Thirty-two of the collared beasties are out there right now, aperitifs in waiting.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Abby’s Magical Beasties, where one of the beasties goes missing, and Abby must problem-solve.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
3 Nov. 2025
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By studying low-oxygen conditions in creatures such as naked mole rats and birds, scientists can gain insight into how tissues can tolerate low-oxygen conditions.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
13 May 2026
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In addition to drawing storm chasers and meteorologists, the wetlands surrounding the Catatumbo Lightning area are home to creatures like howler monkeys, river dolphins, anacondas, and capybara, which entice photographers, fishers, and wildlife tourists.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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One subset of varmint rounds are cartridges that don't use bullets.—
David Szondy
April 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
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Money speaks, the land listens, where the Anarchist skulked, where the horsethief plied his trade, we fishers of Americans will cast our nets of perfect ten-acre mesh, leveled and varmint-proofed, ready to build on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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This could include, but is not limited to, major vermin contamination.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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This keeps the sidewalks cleaner, saves the cost of emptying trash cans, and keeps away vermin.—
Stephen Wade,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Oscillating between a bumbling brute and an ironic ignoramus, Marvel Studios sees the God of Thunder more like the God of Blunder, kicking out the knees of the steady 2011 film in favour of single-digit IQ humour.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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This time the closing hole was a brute, the toughest at Harbour Town on Sunday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The system can fold its legs, adjust its center of gravity, and transition into a quadruped form within seconds, continuing movement without external assistance across uneven terrain.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Most quadrupeds, on the other hand, rely on panting; however, this conflicts with the breathing rhythms required for sustained running.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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My father-in-law is an amateur bird-spotter and loves to keep his eyes in the trees looking for critters.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Keeping these unwanted critters out of the living space helps families can enjoy a cleaner and much safer space.—
Kody Boye,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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“Blastie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blastie. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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