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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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Shortly after 8:15 pm, Ross took the stage, donning a forest green tuxedo, mink coat, and a cane fit for royalty.Okla Jones, Essence, 31 Dec. 2024
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Another exception to this rule is when Hedwig goes through a selection of nice clothing, obviously the property of the dead, and selects a mink coat for herself, posing before a mirror.James Verniere, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2024
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Animals such as prairie dogs, African penguins, Amur leopards, cheetahs, lions, and otters will most likely be visible in the colder weather at the zoo.Tiffany Watson, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
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Brunner explains that native fish are vital to the park’s ecosystem, serving as a crucial food source for many species, including bears, otters and birds of prey.Rachel King, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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God), his army, two married beavers, and, of course, Father Christmas, who gives the children gifts to help them traverse Narnia.Bob Sassone, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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The hatmakers of Europe, buried in the pelts of otters and beavers from the lush New World, experimented with various substances to create felt.Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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Only a handful of animals, including two puppies, two tortoises, some rabbits and a pig survived.Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Jan. 2025
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Startled, Carter splashed the rabbit with an oar, prompting it to retreat.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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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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Most Wisconsinites know that the official state animal is a badger.Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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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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Indeed, most commonly known and referenced are the state flower (the purple iris), the state bird (the mockingbird), the state fruit (the tomato), the state tree (the tulip poplar), the state wild animal (the racoon), and the state horse (the Tennessee Walking Horse).Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 22 Jan. 2024
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The dead raccoon tested negative for rabies, the agency said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 28 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps less recognized, Fred the raccoon was dropped off at P'Nuts Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary about five months ago by a neighbor, Longo said.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
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Most of the seafood served up in their Huntington Beach restaurant Calico Fish House is sourced from fishers in the area.Emma Bowman, NPR, 10 Jan. 2025
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This plan aims to educate fishers about the new regulations and teach them how to safely release unwanted or protected catch.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Marten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marten. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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