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critter

[krit-er] / ˈkrɪt ər /






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They found Madagascar "hissing" cockroaches, a bulky insect named for its noisy defence mechanism, and dubia cockroaches, an invasive critter bred as a snack for pet lizards.

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

The frog is the second nonflying critter spotted on the crossing.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 22, 2025

As Popcorn gained popularity online, Chris and Lily wrote a book together about the impact that the little critter had on their family, which was then published in May 2024.

From BBC May 24, 2025

As a set, the worm's eyes weigh about twenty times as much as the rest of the animal's head and seem grotesquely out of place on this tiny and transparent marine critter.

From Science Daily Apr. 8, 2024

No doubt some critter snacking on a late supper.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

When bird feeders open for business, as every amateur naturalist quickly learns, other critters often show up.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Of course, the critters escape and run amok; the show’s faster, sometimes drone-shot xenomorph chases required longer corridors than hide-and-seek-oriented “Alien’s,” some 160-feet-plus.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

People first embraced Grogu as a novelty, the latest in a line of cute, rascally critters going back to the Ewoks.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

In pet-mad Brazil, the state of Sao Paulo will allow animals to be buried in family graves starting Tuesday, with a law recognizing "the emotional bond" that exists between humans and their household critters.

From Barron's Feb. 10, 2026

They sure enough weren’t the best-looking critters, but I didn’t worry none either.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson




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