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animal

[an-uh-muhl] / ˈæn ə məl /




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This is why many animal studies rely on high fat diets.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Video from inside the animal urgent care shows the tiny puppy sitting outside the entrance and jumping up on the door before staff members spotted it at 4:11 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The UK and the EU are currently negotiating various deals, including one concerning food safety and standards for animal and plant health.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 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

He always was jealous if I talked to or petted any kind of an animal.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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