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animal

[an-uh-muhl] / ˈæn ə məl /




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Khong had suggested meeting at the animal shelter because it’s a key setting for her short story “Tapetum Lucidum,” named for the demon-like glow behind some animals’ superior night vision.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

In animal studies, the molecule reduced appetite and body weight while avoiding several common side effects such as nausea, constipation, and muscle loss.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Describing her mother as "really lively and fit", Jane said she would exercise daily, help run the family transport business and her own animal feed venture.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Fifth place went to Disney/Pixar animated hit "Hoppers," the story of a young animal lover who uses technology to transfer her consciousness into a robotic beaver so she can better communicate and protect wildlife.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

He is making calming gestures, calming like I am a wild animal and he is a trainer, hands flattening the air.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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