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tropical

[trop-i-kuhl, troh-pi-kuhl] / ˈtrɒp ɪ kəl, ˈtroʊ pɪ kəl /


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The unusual color change was first noticed when researchers found an adult female at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute's field station on Barro Colorado Island in Panama.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

Tropical forest loss remained high in other parts of the world, including in Bolivia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon and Madagascar, the researchers said.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Don’t miss the Tropical Rainforest Aviary for free-flight birds or the Arctic Passage, where you can watch polar bears and seals swim underwater.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

The Australia arm of energy giant Chevron is working to restore production at the Gorgon and Wheatstone gas facilities on Western Australia’s coast following outages likely caused by Tropical Cyclone Narelle, a spokesperson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“We’re voting on a theme next week. I suggested Tropical Paradise. I hope it wins! We can have flower garlands and fruity drinks with those paper umbrellas. You guys should totally join,” she said.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence




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