juvenile
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Ocean temperatures have exceeded 82 degrees off Baja, sending juvenile white sharks, who prefer waters between 67 and 73 degrees, north toward California, Lowe said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
“We were literally broadcasting seed oysters over the side of our boats,” McKeen said, referring to the way they would distribute juvenile oysters across the river bottom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
Hundreds of birdwatchers have flocked to the Irvine Ranch Water District’s San Joaquin Marsh, hoping to catch a glimpse of a juvenile purple gallinule.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
But little is known about the behaviour of juvenile harriers once they leave the nest.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
In addition to the dozens of cases already on our juvenile docket, we were quickly overwhelmed.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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His adult co-defendant in Jackson’s killing was sentenced to 29 years, but juveniles, even those convicted of murder, cannot be held in custody in California beyond their 20s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Barrow County Superior Court Judge Nicholas Primm said sentencing juveniles to life imprisonment without parole was unusual because of their youth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
"Orcas often tear apart prey and share it with other members of the group, including calves and juveniles," said Ayres.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
"Orcas often tear apart prey and share it with other members of the group, including calves and juveniles."
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Each year, an estimated 250,000 US juveniles are transferred into adult courts.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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