raptor
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My room shared a wall with Grandma’s, and she had hearing like a raptor.
From Literature
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“We deal with violations regarding raptors and birds of prey on a relative frequency but I haven’t seen anything to this level of disregard for the animal in quite a while.”
From Los Angeles Times
In September, San Bernardino County supervisors approved the 50-home project called Moon Camp despite claims that it will take away valuable foraging areas for the raptors.
From Los Angeles Times
The raptor serves as an animal ambassador at the center.
From Los Angeles Times
Bald Eagles, like many other raptors, must navigate a wide range of hazards in a human-dominated world.
From Science Daily
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