spotted

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Twenty-two years later, in September 2025, the same whale was spotted alone in Hervey Bay, Australia.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Minutes later, she spotted the telltale puff of water ahead, not far from Alcatraz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The island is also home to animals such as island foxes, spotted skunks and elephant seals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The whale, dubbed "Timmy" in Germany's media, was initially spotted stuck on sandbank on March 23.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The house was at the foot of a steep hill, surrounded by a shin-high lawn spotted with daisies and clover.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell