spotted

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Twenty-two years later, in September 2025, the same whale was spotted alone in Hervey Bay, Australia.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

The island is also home to animals such as island foxes, spotted skunks and elephant seals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

In 1996, he spotted the land that would become his home while walking his dogs in upscale Carlsbad, the birthplace of skateboard legend Tony Hawk.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The whale, dubbed "Timmy" in Germany's media, was initially spotted stuck on sandbank on March 23.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

She paused a second outside the door, scanning the dark hallway before she finally spotted me.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin