canines
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Other countries still rely on canines, often called "avalanche dogs", for mountain search and rescue, including Italy, external.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Animal Care and Control officials cited “The Exorcist” star Linda Blair after several complaints led county authorities to investigate her Acton dog kennel operation where they discovered 251 canines at the unlicensed facility.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Research into augmentative and alternative communication systems has demonstrated that some dogs can learn to use soundboards that “speak” for the canines and combine concepts in unexpectedly sophisticated ways.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026
But would the feature ever extend beyond canines?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
An orangutan may be taller, may have very strong and agile arms and long canines, but if it does not know how to use these as weapons, they are of little use.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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