critter
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Video showed the critter nervously perched on a shelf, seamlessly blending in with the toy kangaroos and bears.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
As Popcorn gained popularity online, Chris and Lily wrote a book together about the impact that the little critter had on their family, which was then published in May 2024.
From BBC ● May 24, 2025
The critter shook off two would-be captors and made his way to the other end of the field, then partially backed up the other way with several more staff members in pursuit.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2024
The lanky Yank had driven the spud-loving critter off his land more times than he could count, and the $10 he’d invested in a peck of potato seeds was disappearing with every bite.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2024
One look at a crab’s swimming leg and I could tell almost to the hour when the critter was going to shed.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
When bird feeders open for business, as every amateur naturalist quickly learns, other critters often show up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
As The Times’ wildlife and outdoors reporter, I felt immediate concern for the island’s critters and plants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
It is easy enough to love dogs, cats and bunny rabbits, but what about roaches, wasps, snakes, vultures, rats and other largely unloved critters?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
Azusa resident Constance Yu described the persistent bugs as “like little demons but tiny,” while she swatted away the critters during an interview with CBS News this week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026
“Uncle Louver says there’s critters of all shapes and sizes out here. He tells quite the tale about goings-on in the woods.”
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
