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animal

[an-uh-muhl] / ˈæn ə məl /




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Species sold in live-animal markets were more likely to share pathogens with humans than those sold as meat or animal products.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Objects placed alongside the dead, including stone tools, animal bones, and pieces of ochre, may also hint at early beliefs about an afterlife.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Describing her mother as "really lively and fit", Jane said she would exercise daily, help run the family transport business and her own animal feed venture.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Fifth place went to Disney/Pixar animated hit "Hoppers," the story of a young animal lover who uses technology to transfer her consciousness into a robotic beaver so she can better communicate and protect wildlife.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

“Right now I don’t know,” Grandpa said, “but we’re going to catch them just the same. There never was an animal that couldn’t be caught. All we have to do is figure out a way.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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