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species

[spee-sheez, -seez] / ˈspi ʃiz, -siz /


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Dr Amy Fitzmaurice, species recovery officer for Forestry England, said the beavers in enclosures in the Forest of Dean were "making a real difference" by restoring wetlands, creating habitat, and slowing the flow of water.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

However, every known fossil of this species has been surprisingly small, measuring no more than 40 centimeters in length.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

Dr Rebecca Clark, the trial's national co-ordinating investigator, based at Layton Medical Centre, Blackpool, said the strain was "evolving and spreading across animal species".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“No two animal species are the same and each has unique behavior patterns and territories. SB 1135 recognizes these differences and gives communities the tools to prevent conflict and respond when it occurs.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

We had—or rather Gretchen had—found a way to break down the communication barrier and interlock with another species.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen




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