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Recent Examples of marten
In North America, the loss of large, old-growth trees could reduce the ranks of forest specialists, such as martens and fishers, members of the weasel family that den inside tree hollows.
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Emily Anthes, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2023
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.
—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
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Emily Anthes, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2023
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marten
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Last week, Bieber stopped for coffee wearing a faux mink coat from Ralph Lauren’s fall 1995 collection.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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The women start to squirm when Silky Johnson (Dave Chappelle) comes out in a mink coat holding a golden goblet.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
18 Jan. 2025
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To see even more wild locals, cruise the Dora Canal, a verdant passage bordered by cypress trees and home to otters, herons, wood ducks, egrets, and more.—
Susan Hall Mahon,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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The aquarium was cited in January for cramped and unsanitary conditions in enclosures for otters, porcupines and other animals.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Jan. 2025
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The Wild Robot filmmakers found their look when going over early concept art that had the island’s natural environment and its animals — foxes, bears, beavers, opossums and others — drawn in a painterly way.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Jan. 2025
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Parts of the weapon’s leather-and-wood scabbard – and its beaver fur lining – have also survived.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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At this year’s Sundance Film Festival, disconnection reigns and rabbits rule.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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Educating them on local folklore, as well as his affinity for rabbit hunting, the peculiar kid soon takes a shining to the couple.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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Undeterred, the badger returned a short time later, still stuck with quills but determined to get its meal.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Jan. 2025
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But the honeyguide bird is an exception that actually calls to the badgers, despite the potential danger of predation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
10 Dec. 2024
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Marvel Rocket and Baby Groot Minifigure Recreate some of Rocket’s adventures from Guardians of the Galaxy with this buildable and poseable figure of the beloved racoon.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Ledge Light Health District said that a racoon found on Cedar Drive in the town of North Stonington was tested and found to be positive for rabies on December 9, 2024.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
12 Dec. 2024
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In the garden, Frank uses his experience sleeping on the streets to help Gregory and Mr. Johnson ward off raccoons.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Five 5-inch toys are randomly chosen for each box and may include any of the 20 different options, like a pig, unicorn, or rainbow raccoon.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
29 Nov. 2024
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But as fishers who caught and sold Bathynomus made the specimens more abundant in marketplaces, prices dropped by early 2024 to closer to 1 million Vietnamese dong ($40,) according to the study.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Since then, the project in Gujarat has facilitated the rescue and release of 967 whale sharks, with fishers playing a pivotal role.—
Melissa Cristina Marquez,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Marten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marten. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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