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animal

adjective as in beastlike; carnal

noun as in animate being; mammal

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In the days following the story’s publication, lawmakers and animal advocates called on the state’s Food and Agriculture Department to stop “destroying evidence” of the deceptive practices by purging the records.

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In both word and stylized illustration, the 88 animals featured here are made to seem more funny than threatening.

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The animals are resistant to cancer, deterioration of the brain and spinal cord, and arthritis, so many scientists want to understand more about how their bodies work.

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They have been detected in soil, water, plants, animals, and even humans on every continent.

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Cope's book series features cute animals using gadgets to solve crimes, catch robbers and undertake daredevil missions.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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