fauna
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His background as an expert on South America adds color and authenticity to his narrative, offering rich descriptions of the land, flora and fauna of the Peruvian-Chilean coastline and highlands as backdrop to Miller’s adventures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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
"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
Kruger's fauna -- including the famed Big Five grouping of elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo -- had largely escaped the flooding because animals had sensed the danger and moved to higher lying areas.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
Yet there is no evidence of any significant disappearance of oceanic fauna 45,000 years ago.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
Vocabulary lists containing fauna
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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100 SAT Words Beginning with "F"
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