critter
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They found Madagascar "hissing" cockroaches, a bulky insect named for its noisy defence mechanism, and dubia cockroaches, an invasive critter bred as a snack for pet lizards.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 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
I'm just this critter hiding out in the basement, drooling in my comic books or whatever.
From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick
How the critters, which move in larger swarms than Singapore’s other cicada species, got to the island is unknown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
There aren’t many of those critters in the Golden State and, when they’re found, officials seek to eradicate them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Now, he’s trying to get more bugs and critters living under his feet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 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
Grandpop was turning his head every which way, listening to the bugs and the critters, who were so loud it was no wonder Samantha didn’t hear him and Grandpop.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
