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feral

[feer-uhl, fer-] / ˈfɪər əl, ˈfɛr- /


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The old mining town of Oatman, known for its feral donkeys, is on the way.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Instead, they come from a naturally mixed population in Southern California, often originating from feral colonies living in trees.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

Cats, domestic and feral, together take another billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"Here on Rathlin in 2017, a feral ferret reached one of our puffin colonies and killed 27 puffins in a two-day period," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

I want nothing to do with these boys, who seem as feral as a pack of dogs.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline




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