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beavers

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plural of beaver

as in otters

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An otter bobs in the inlet, an eagle glides across the sky, and a black bear ambles amidst old-growth forest on the distant shores.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Still, even in California, who worries about being savaged by an otter?

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of otters

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On previous survey nights that lasted until sunrise, the researchers have seen mule deer, bobcats, badgers and foxes prowling in the cover of the dark.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Like Snow White, she is surrounded by woodland creatures — rabbits, badgers even a deer — all frozen in time.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026

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Mink Brown Baum says to think of a mink brown is a true medium brown that’s rich and shiny, but still understated.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
The new policy prohibits fur from animals killed specifically for their pelts, including mink, fox, rabbit, chinchilla and coyote.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of mink

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Jimothy The viral raccoon on everybody's mind this year is also about to become one of the best costumes of the season!

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
One early Saturday morning in June of 2025, a pair of very small raccoon cubs, about six weeks old, were strolling around the yard, exploring their world.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of raccoon

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If general manager John Chayka can pull another rabbit out of a hat by acquiring a top-four defenceman and shift some of the burden off Raddysh, McCabe and Rielly, perhaps this group can take a bigger step forward.

— James Mirtle, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
There are seagull puppets, a tandem bicycle, an oil stain in the shape of a rabbit, a meteorite.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of rabbit

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While top-loading machines don’t have as many problems with moldy door seals, letting the drum dry when the machine is not in use is still a good idea.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2026
That review covers shingles, tiles and panels; seals around chimneys, skylights and vents; drainage; and structural condition.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of seals

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Bycatch — marine life caught unintentionally while fishers target something else — makes up 2% of the pollock fishery’s total catch.

— Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
These early fishers used a variety of methods to catch tuna, including hook and line, harpoons, and traps or nets.

— Torben Rick, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026

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