fauna

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"Describing the species encountered during these studies is a critical step in documenting the rich biodiversity of the CCZ, enabling us to communicate effectively about the fauna."

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

But the fauna turn out not to be as cuddly as they appear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

"These habitats are exceptionally rare, rich in biodiversity, support unique flora and fauna, and are impossible to recreate or replace," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

In the morning, the rumble of rock-grinding machines, which crush through buckets of substrate, could be heard before the savannah's fauna began its daily chorus.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

American fauna 14,000 years ago was far richer than it is today.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari