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
Oakley favors natural lighting and minimal makeup, lacing the film with shots of critters and insects going about their business.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
In short: The Minions are an immortal yet childlike tribe of yellow critters continually seeking to serve an evil master.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Now, he’s trying to get more bugs and critters living under his feet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
People first embraced Grogu as a novelty, the latest in a line of cute, rascally critters going back to the Ewoks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Chase helped Karl settle the horses, then took off with Elmer junior and some of the boys from the Lutheran church to bob for critters at the creek.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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