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fauna

[faw-nuh] / ˈfɔ nə /


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In the 1960s, Molina and his friends began calling their neighborhood “Frog Town” after the local fauna in the nearby L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

"We believe this was a major driver for the evolutionary diversification of birds and other fauna in the North Island."

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 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

"These habitats are exceptionally rare, rich in biodiversity, support unique flora and fauna, and are impossible to recreate or replace," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Pages from Roosevelt’s field notes of the flora and fauna of New York, New Jersey, and Vermont, plus his hand-drawn map.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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