rodent
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The bacterium still persists in natural rodent reservoirs in several regions.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
Earlier research had shown that ancient strains of Yersinia pestis were missing some of the genetic features that eventually allowed bubonic plague to spread efficiently through fleas and rodent hosts.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
The scientists have also launched Fat Marmot Week, styled after Fat Bear Week, where the public can vote for their favourite rotund rodent in a bracket-style tournament at the end of August.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
The search for the rogue rodent has also inspired amateur trackers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
“That you’re actually starting to like having a rodent poking around in your ear.”
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
Archaeological evidence indicates that the hunter-gatherers living around Lake Baikal had close contact with marmots - large burrowing rodents that still carry plague today.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
The cute but destructive rodents are criminal masterminds, easily circumventing humans’ meager defenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The rodents have scent glands on their feet and trample on their droppings to mark their territory.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
In the end she gave her favorite rodents some feathers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
From the depths of the hay cart the rodents of the Warlord’s army watched their Master.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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