rodent
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Then again, there was a recent rodent infestation in a concession stand, painting even the best parts of their operation as Mickey Mouse.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Capybaras spend most of their time in the water—they’re sort of the penguins of the rodent world—so they can easily get entangled in that storm-drain trash.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
First, hantavirus is a family of viruses that typically spreads to humans from rodent droppings or urine such as when someone inhales particles near infected rodents.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Its heavy rains caused vegetation to grow more, which may in turn have increased Argentina's rodent population.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
I wanted to tell Annabeth, but all I could make were rodent noises.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
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