fauna
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He's concerned about how long it will take for flora and fauna to return.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
"Describing the species encountered during these studies is a critical step in documenting the rich biodiversity of the CCZ, enabling us to communicate effectively about the fauna."
From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026
When a young boy takes over a beaver-bot to stop a construction company’s plan to destroy the local habitat, he accidentally launches an uprising against all humanity among the local fauna.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
Scientists are sounding the alarm over the spread of bird flu across Antarctica, with a leading Chilean researcher telling AFP Tuesday of an observed strain "capable of killing 100 percent" of infected fauna.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
Even by the end of the second summer after spraying, only meager quantities of aquatic insects had reestablished themselves, and on one stream — formerly rich in bottom fauna — scarcely any could be found.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Vocabulary lists containing fauna
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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100 SAT Words Beginning with "F"
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