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Recent Examples of raccoon
In Virginia, 352 animals tested positive for rabies in 2024, with raccoons making up the largest part of the figure—with 148 testing positive for rabies, state Department of Health data shows.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Keep areas under feeders clean Don’t let leftover seeds accumulate on the ground, since squirrels and other pests like rats or raccoons are drawn to them and may start raiding your feeders, according to Birds & Blooms.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2025
Bats, raccoons and moths are just some of the creatures of the night that spend most, if not all, of their lives entirely in the dark.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
When searching for the sound, Tate turned to the woodland creatures respected by his own Chickasaw Nation: squirrels, woodpeckers, deer, fish and raccoons.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Aug. 2025
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Keep areas under feeders clean Don’t let leftover seeds accumulate on the ground, since squirrels and other pests like rats or raccoons are drawn to them and may start raiding your feeders, according to Birds & Blooms.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2025
Bats, raccoons and moths are just some of the creatures of the night that spend most, if not all, of their lives entirely in the dark.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
When searching for the sound, Tate turned to the woodland creatures respected by his own Chickasaw Nation: squirrels, woodpeckers, deer, fish and raccoons.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raccoon
Noun
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Add texture to beds, couches, and chairs with a plush faux rabbit fur throw blanket, incorporate a pop of color with a throw pillow, and dress up your walls with practical floating shelves or sconces.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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While animals like rabbit, quail and grouse are commonly used in the culinary arts, other animals that are legally allowed for consumption may pose health risks.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The beaver moon is one of three massive moons this year and the closest one to Earth, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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What is special about a beaver moon?—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Now native Spartina grasses have returned, as have muskrats and threatened bird species.—
Kyra Morris,
The Atlantic,
22 Aug. 2025
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Its voraciousness has threatened native populations of minks, muskrats, and river otters.—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Armadillo, mink, weasel and otter all hold varying degrees of risk associated with consumption.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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The farmer, his son and grandson were still collecting mink, with more than a dozen live traps deployed and checked routinely, Hobbs said.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Armadillo, mink, weasel and otter all hold varying degrees of risk associated with consumption.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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This past month, Swifties helped raise $2 million for the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s otter conservation efforts after Swift sported one of the organization’s vintage T-shirts.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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Kimberly dressed up as a fox, while their kids’ costumes ranged from the Statue of Liberty to more traditionally spooky looks.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
1 Nov. 2025
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Moreover, local wildlife such as coyotes, foxes and alligators can also prey on domestic felines.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dachshunds, originally bred in Germany for hunting badgers, are known for their persistence, energy and strong prey drive.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the first months, several truckloads of household and construction debris were removed; 11 fish species were introduced to the lake; and rare birds and animals—including the Eurasian otter, badger, black stork, merlin, and eagle owl—returned to the area.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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In another video on Kingston's account, Chelsea shared seven facts about the Persian chinchilla breed.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Prime Video released the final season trailer for its sci-fi dramedy Tuesday, and while things still remain up in the air for Nate in Lakeview, fear not — a life-coach chinchilla is here to save the day!—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Raccoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raccoon. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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