swarm

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In Costa Rica, a rufous-vented ground cuckoo snatches a cicada fleeing an army ant swarm.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

A swarm isn’t simply one drone following the leader.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The earthquake swarm that began in late January 2025 occurred in this same tectonically active zone.

From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026

More than 500 students carrying signs and draped in flags gathered at the intersection of Aliso and Los Angeles streets and marched to the jail, where a swarm of police stood behind yellow caution tape.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Down on the floor, Ayanna and a stunt-riding Gum Baby were holding off a swarm of fetterlings, but more were entering.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia