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natal

[nayt-l] / ˈneɪt l /




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More generally, female dispersal and the tendency for males to remain in their natal group also constitute a predominant pattern among the great apes.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 7, 2026

Yet the nuances of their natal charts show the potential for ego-driven friction.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

Despite his injury, his natal pack welcomes him back, ensuring he eats his share and keeps up on hunts.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2025

Steelhead migrate to the ocean and return to natal freshwater streams to spawn, a cycle that can be impeded by dams and other man-made barriers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2025

The eyases grew their second, heavier coat of natal down when they were about fourteen days old.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George




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