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Recent Examples of marten
Beavers expand the water system on the Baldwin Peninsula, improving the conditions for fish and insects, which in turn creates more food for minks, otters and martens.
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Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2023
The researchers concluded that a wild animal—possibly the martens, feral cats, or even escaped mink—could have cryptically spread the SARS-CoV-2 lineage and introduced it to the three neighboring farms on separate occasions.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 21 Apr. 2023
Interviews with owners and staff revealed that the farms were occasionally visited by wild martens, weasel-like carnivores.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 21 Apr. 2023
Alaska and Canadian marten should be $40 or better for good skins.
—John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Dec. 2022
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Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2023
The researchers concluded that a wild animal—possibly the martens, feral cats, or even escaped mink—could have cryptically spread the SARS-CoV-2 lineage and introduced it to the three neighboring farms on separate occasions.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 21 Apr. 2023
Interviews with owners and staff revealed that the farms were occasionally visited by wild martens, weasel-like carnivores.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 21 Apr. 2023
Alaska and Canadian marten should be $40 or better for good skins.
—John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marten
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This includes mink oil on your couch or office chair.Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2024
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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
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David stopped to point out the tracks of lynx and otters.Sarah Manguso, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2024
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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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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
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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
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The zoo was officially established in 2005 with rabbits, guinea pigs, goats and pigs.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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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
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After a short retreat, the bloodied badger returned.Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Wardill notes that numerous other examples of animals collaborating across species exist, including groupers hunting with moray eels and badgers working with coyotes.ByHannah Richter, science.org, 23 Sep. 2024
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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
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Perry cooked anything and everything—from possum and racoon meat to pork and mutton.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
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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
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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
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With over 100 local farmers and fishers contributing to the menu, nearly 65% of ingredients come directly from the Hawaiian Islands.Laura Parker, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Across three episodes, Song will free dive with the haenyeo underwater sea fishers, whose tradition has been passed down from generation to generation over 400 years.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Marten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marten. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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