critter

Example Sentences

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Many researchers had assumed Cambrian critters would be long gone by the time of the Welsh fossils.

From Science Magazine

Most frogs are carnivorous, only accidentally snacking on vegetation when it gets in the way while they’re hunting for more critters.

From New York Times

Researchers have lumped it in with a variety of organisms such as segmented worms, swimming slugs and primitive eel-like critters since it was first described in 1966.

From Scientific American

“We just want them to scare away the unwanted critters. We only want one mouse at the park.”

From Los Angeles Times

The critter arrived about two weeks ago, stowed away in a shipping container from Washington state that was bound for Spenard Builders Supply in Homer, according to Jillian Rogers, director of the city’s animal shelter.

From Seattle Times