spotted

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The court heard Williams's family spotted the lights on their land and believed Dandridge was lamping, which is when people use bright lights to find animals such as rabbits and foxes, often with a dog.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

In recent years, a number of gray whales have been spotted feeding in unfamiliar areas, including the heavily trafficked waters of San Francisco Bay.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said it had initiated an internal investigation after CBS Los Angeles spotted a deputy on his phone, seemingly scrolling on a dating app, during a standoff Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Project lead Tracey Hamston said the births were the "news we were waiting for" and were hopeful more young pine martens, called kits, would be spotted soon.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Once, a mama deer with a spotted baby leaped across the road and disappeared in a thick cane brake.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls