creatures

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It was known that when whales die and drop to the seafloor, their sunken bodies -- called "whale falls" -- provide a source of food to deep-sea creatures.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Then Golding wrote, “Softly, surrounded by a fringe of inquisitive bright creatures, itself a silver shape beneath the steadfast constellations, Simon’s dead body moved out towards the open sea.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Still, scientists and conservationists recognize viewing events can inspire people to care more about the environment and the fates of creatures big and small.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Eighteen animals, birds and insects have been shortlisted to appear on future banknotes - and the public can have their say on which creatures feature.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The air was filled with dragons —great beasts of power and majesty, creatures with jeweled eyes and burnished skins.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville