causes

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In addition to the four euthanized wolves, two wolves died from vehicle strikes, three were found dead of unknown causes, and three additional deaths are under investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

The leading causes of cattle death are respiratory illness, digestive problems, calving complications and weather—not wolves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Scientists believe heat stress and tiny impacts were among the most likely causes.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

"It causes a lot of frustration for our customers because those repairs can be expensive," he said.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Their vocabulary of appearances, predictions and causes is perfectly adequate for the task.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton