carrion
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It attracts carrion beetles and flesh flies, which lay their eggs on rotting animal carcasses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
For carrion birds, war is a time of plenty, and Neriya senses that her adoption by the crows is a sort of refinement indulged in a thriving colony.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
"We do recognize they can take small lambs very occasionally as a part of their diet, but that's rare, and it's far more likely that they'll be taking carrion," he said.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026
In the wild, its stench lures pollinators like carrion beetles and flies, which are drawn to the smell of rotting flesh.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2025
Mr. Lewin sat at his desk on the third floor, crouched over his typewriter like a vulture dining on carrion.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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