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Recent Examples of courserIndia is the only country with more than one bird on the list, with the Himalayan quail, last sighted in 1877, and the Jerdon's courser, which was witnessed much more recently in 2009.—
Jeevan Ravindran,
CNN,
19 Dec. 2021 This West African sighthound makes a fiercely protective companion and guardian, and an extremely intelligent lure courser.—
The Editors,
Outside Online,
23 Oct. 2012
Even when the target insect does spot a dragonfly pursuer, these sneaky hunters use a trick called motion camouflage to make their pursuit less obvious.
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Rachel Sargent Mirus,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2026
Hudson One of the Hudson Valley’s most charming stops, Hudson has become a favorite among antique hunters, art lovers, and hip New Yorkers looking for an easy weekend escape.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2026
The bike arrives fully equipped, with Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, integrated lights, full fenders, a rear cargo rack, and a bottle-cage mount.
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New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Aug. 2026
The app also recommends positioning your telescope mount in the direction of the sun with the motor on your right to avoid any issues or delays in slewing.
The show follows the titular Shaun, who lives on a quiet British farm with his flock and is constantly trying to add excitement to their quaint lifestyles, often causing trouble for their farmer and the sheepdog Bitzer.
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
How do sheepdogs successfully steer small groups of erratic sheep?
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Rohini Subrahmanyam,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
Kentucky is the equine center of the nation, with horse farms producing prize-winning thoroughbreds, trotters, and pacers for many decades; distilleries have been making bourbon in the state legally (and illegally) for centuries.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
Globe trotters are looking beyond the obvious places for richer experiences and smaller crowds, for destinations that offer a multitude of sights and experiences without the laborious schlepping from one country to the next.
Also, the Grindr is all guys either dressed up for pup play or wearing ladies’ panties, which is also not my idea of a good time, but slightly better than getting your foot stuck in a wet, mossy hole.
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2026
The pup was one of hundreds of pets and wild animals rescued by volunteers this week during the blaze, which prompted multiple evacuations.