marten

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Recent Examples of marten Wolverines are in the Mustelidae family, a group of carnivorous mammals, along with weasels, mink, marten and otters, according got the National Park Service. Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 29 Nov. 2023 In North America, the loss of large, old-growth trees could reduce the ranks of forest specialists, such as martens and fishers, members of the weasel family that den inside tree hollows. Emily Anthes, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2023 Beavers expand the water system on the Baldwin Peninsula, improving the conditions for fish and insects, which in turn creates more food for minks, otters and martens. Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2023 The researchers concluded that a wild animal—possibly the martens, feral cats, or even escaped mink—could have cryptically spread the SARS-CoV-2 lineage and introduced it to the three neighboring farms on separate occasions. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 21 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for marten
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Noun
  • Her father, Young Commodore Collins, and her mother, Clyde (Richardson) Collins, separated when Cora Sue was 3 (after her mother discovered that her father had given his secretary a mink coat for Christmas) and later divorced.
    Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 4 May 2025
  • Naturally, our talks often ventured from mink sets to turkey lore.
    Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • More than 3,000 tropical and subtropical species of plants and trees, as well as the inhabitants of the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary: alligators, bobcats, otters, eagles, a black bear and, of course, flamingos.
    Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025
  • Thanks to Baum’s work, Jockey’s Ridge remains hospitable to more than 160 types of birds, and 38 types of reptiles and amphibians call it home, along with otters, coyotes, foxes, rabbits and even at least one bobcat.
    Amy Brecount White, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2025
Noun
  • In Alaska and Canada, beavers are pushing north, moving into tundra regions where warmer temperatures have made new territory accessible.
    Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • The original trail had long since been dammed and flooded by beavers, which had arrived in the 1940s after a disastrous idea by the Argentine government to start a fur trade.
    Olivia James, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Most repellents have been developed for deer but may work for rabbits, too.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
  • Honorable mention honors were given to Navya Chahal for a flowers and rainbow design; Mina Madriz for a butterfly and landscape drawing; Mirai Simpson, whose drawing included a rabbit and ducks; and Sweden Simpson for a sunset drawing.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
Noun
  • Wolverines are members of the weasel family, like ferrets and badgers, and are known for being ferocious and cunning carnivores.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The Houthis are what one veteran Yemen-watcher calls the honey badgers of resistance, referring to the belligerent mammal known for its fearless attitude toward predators.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Next, peruse Auntie Q’s diverse array of vintage items and collectibles–from glassware and toys to restored cast-iron cooking pieces – and don’t leave without a Sand Mountain Beach Club T-shirt sporting a mischievous racoon and snarky sayings.
    Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Marvel Rocket and Baby Groot Minifigure Recreate some of Rocket’s adventures from Guardians of the Galaxy with this buildable and poseable figure of the beloved racoon.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • How is Chewy the raccoon? Chewy the raccoon was unharmed, and police determined that Vidal did have the proper documentation needed to own the raccoon.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 May 2025
  • Unlike some wildlife species, raccoons (Procyon lotor) thrive even in urban areas.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
Noun
  • Officially opened in 2005, this cozy tavern is operated by a third-generation octopus fisher, providing guests with plenty of opportunity to dine on traditional polbo paired with red wine or local beer.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Through much of the 20th century, California’s salmon fishery formed the economic backbone of coastal fishing ports, with fishers using hook and line pulling in millions of pounds in good years.
    Alastair Bland | CalMatters, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025

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