rookery
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And he said the percentage of animals that have died in the Año Nuevo rookery is relatively small: Only about 5% of weaned pups and 6% of adult males have died.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
For the study, scientists collected brain samples from four sea lions, one fur seal and a tern found dead at the most affected sea lion rookery in Argentina.
From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2024
The expedition was the first to sight an Emperor Penguin rookery and obtain an egg of the species.
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2022
The state pathologist confirmed that seven double-crested cormorants at the rookery tested positive for avian flu, he said.
From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2022
Pycelle’s chambers were beneath the rookery, a spacious suite of rooms cluttered with racks of herbs and salves and potions and shelves jammed full of books and scrolls.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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