herd

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According to an online FAQ, that decision stemmed from the death of two older herd members — Jewel and Shaunzi — who were euthanized in 2023 and 2024, respectively, for age-related health reasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

In her culture in Turkana, where livestock are not merely a source of money but are central to life itself, the depletion of the herd is a disaster that will be hard to recover from.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

“It’s not easy trying to herd all these cats,” he told The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

And there are professional incentives to run with the herd.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

The herd strolled out to graze under the stars, the children ran out to chase fireflies, and sometimes even Mr. Shareef stepped out to stretch his stiff legs.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown