wild animal
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At one point, one resident said, the smell of rot was so strong they believed a wild animal had died on a nearby hiking trail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
"I hope that someone can care for Jimothy as a wild animal... he will get older and need more care," wrote one user, who said she had been born with a congenital spine syndrome.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
But giving this absolute unit a wide berth has become more challenging as his viral fame grows, because humans keep crowding Neil, getting dangerously close and perhaps forgetting that he is a wild animal.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
“Attention: Capybara — wild animal crossing,” reads one such sign along the bike path circling the lagoon.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
“This animal needs medical attention. That’s what animal control can provide. And it’s a wild animal, so you cannot take it to a vet.”
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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