species
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The report presented to the International Whaling Commission says that modest shifts to push traffic lanes further offshore could reduce strike exposure by 20-50 percent for certain whale species.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
"You assume that, if you hear a loud noise, you leave. But that's not the case with some species," he said.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
And in at least one species, the cotton-top tamarin, moms who have less available help are more likely to reject their infants than their counterparts who are parenting with a group are.
From Slate • May 10, 2026
They are associated with ancient woodland and often used in combination with other species as a clue that a wood is ancient.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
A handsome new species which demanded a handsome new name.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
Vocabulary lists containing species
Tyrannosaurus Lex(icon)
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"The Origin of Species by Natural Selection" by Charles Darwin: Essential Words
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Word Generation Science - Life Science
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