calf
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The orca repeatedly allowed the calf to sink before bringing it back to the surface, a difficult moment to watch but one that Aasen felt was important to record.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
After cradling it the entire way home like a Faberge calf, I felt like writing a sonnet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
Last season he suffered separate calf and ankle problems that restricted him to 35 appearances in all competitions for Villa, the lowest number in a campaign during his time in England.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
About a dozen vultures were feeding on the remains of a pregnant female elephant, who had died near full term, and her unborn calf.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
It took a while, but the calf came out alive and kicking.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
Killer whales have previously been observed carrying deceased calves, including a case where a female Southern Resident killer whale carried her dead calf for at least 17 days.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Grunting may be the lingua franca of Bos grunniens, but they also harrumph, bellow and squeak, and calves occasionally meep.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
“It couldn’t come at a worse time, as a lot of producers will be selling their calves over the next few months.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
"Orcas often tear apart prey and share it with other members of the group, including calves and juveniles," said Ayres.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Laura and Mary helped her weed the garden, and they helped her feed the calves and the hens.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
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