Persian lamb

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Recent Examples of Persian lamb Marlene was lovely that evening, after a few brandy-and-Babychams, in her pearl earrings and the precious Persian lamb. Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2022
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Noun
  • The zoo was officially established in 2005 with rabbits, guinea pigs, goats and pigs.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Phoenix police were investigating a case of animal abuse at an Ahwatukee Foothills preschool where a family of three rabbits were apparently killed by an intruder around Halloween.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
  • According to the Farmers' Almanac, the name comes from the time of year when beavers are active, preparing for winter, building dams and gathering food.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The air-tight seal helps save energy and money, but also creates a sound barrier and keeps out bugs, water and dust.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The researchers looked for — and found — correlations between many seals and proto cuneiform signs.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • On Friday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Chemung County Department of Health announced that a squirrel and a racoon had been euthanized to test for rabies.
    Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Perry cooked anything and everything—from possum and racoon meat to pork and mutton.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • This includes mink oil on your couch or office chair.
    Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Some are worried the mink seen in Port Washington will be taken away Some Facebook users asked for people to leave the mink alone to enjoy their natural lives down by the port and other places they may be seen.
    Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 25 July 2024
Noun
  • Video shared on social media shows the chaotic critter scene at a Spirit Airlines gate where a raccoon can be seen clinging onto a cable that is hanging from the ceiling.
    Sara Smart, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024
  • As its name suggests, this canid family member has face markings that bear a resemblance to that of a raccoon.
    Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Edward’s parenting was particularly industrious, requiring his children to paint their own rooms, make their own clothes and earn extra cash by trapping and skinning muskrats to sell their pelts.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
  • The researchers also analyzed several other species raised for fur, meat, and medicinal purposes, including deer, muskrats, guinea pigs, rabbits, and badgers.
    ByJon Cohen, science.org, 5 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • David stopped to point out the tracks of lynx and otters.
    Sarah Manguso, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2024
  • The second phase of Elephant Trek will open in spring 2025 and will include habitats for siamangs, babirusa, rhinoceros hornbills and small-clawed otters.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024

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