creature
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Spiders have been around for at least 140 million years, far longer than we have, and in some cultures have become a symbolic creature with surprising superpowers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
"He is a very snuggly creature and is happiest when nestled on or against someone," the sanctuary adds, alongside a photo of the hippo with its head on the keeper's lap.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
I would do anything for this tiny creature, but it’s not great for her to wake up so much.
From Slate • May 3, 2026
Were he around today, he’d probably have some thoughts about the state of children’s animation too, after seeing director Andy Serkis’ crass, frenetic, Americanized “update” of his anti-totalitarianism creature tale.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Then, in the midst of so many animals, an even stranger creature appeared: a human survivor.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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