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animal

[an-uh-muhl] / ˈæn ə məl /




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Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service maintains a screwworm pupae sterilization facility in North America and is currently building a new center in southern Texas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

They plan to end encounters with humans—perhaps with the exception of feeding the sloths—and pursue accreditation from the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Animal studies are useful for uncovering biological mechanisms, but clinical trials are needed before scientists can know whether the same strategy works in people with non-obese type 2 diabetes.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

The tail-wagging detective with a "joyful and goofy" personality retired with an extensive list of accolades -- including an Animal of the Year award and Puppy Tales Photos Australian Dog of the Year award.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

He would end his remarks, he said, by emphasising once again the friendly feelings that subsisted, and ought to subsist, between Animal Farm and its neighbours.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell




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