migrating

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By 1966, the United States had eradicated screwworms, but livestock remained vulnerable to reinfestation from screwworms migrating from Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Capybaras have been migrating to cities since the 2000s, as Brazilian metro areas grew, displacing their old habitats.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

This finding challenges previous assumptions and supports the idea that TOI-1130b formed much farther out before migrating inward.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

Some of these birds have been temporarily migrating into England, but the study estimated that without further support it would take 20 years for the birds to naturally expand and settle further south.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The social began winding down a little after four o’clock, and we moved through the cafeteria shaking hands and migrating out toward the bus for our long ride back to Pine Mountain.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith