reptilian

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“Meditation—it’s not worth it…meditation activates the reptilian freeze mechanism, so it is counterproductive. What works for me is movement and curiosity.”

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Byrne, now an Oscar nominee for the same role, found herself having to explain that parenthood almost always comes with scheduling conflicts and answer follow-up questions about the reptilian addition to her family.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

"I have been working on the evolution of reptilian heads and noses since my master's degree," he said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 22, 2026

The species of crocodylomorph roamed Earth about 215 million years ago during the Triassic period and is believed to have been a fast-moving, land-dwelling predator resembling a "reptilian greyhound".

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

They were always together, a pair of reptilian kabuki creatures at loose in the camp hospital.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston