extirpation
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Fortunately, the pumas’ extirpation from the region doesn’t mean they’ll be extinct everywhere in the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2024
Where species collapse does not occur, “climate change may result in large-scale mortality and population extirpation due to maladaptation of populations.”
From Scientific American • May 5, 2023
For decades, the penny has faced — and successfully fended off — calls for its extirpation.
From Washington Times • Apr. 20, 2023
It’s either a survival technique to dodge humans or a sign that they are edging toward extirpation.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2021
On Jan. 15, 1887, extirpation of the tumor by means of the high section was performed by Professor v.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888. by Various
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