vegetation

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As plant-eaters, sauropods could reach higher vegetation that was otherwise out of range.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Rattlesnakes are known to hide among dense vegetation, in this case the poppies.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

With long, slender legs and a lightweight frame, it likely moved quickly through vegetation, hunting small reptiles, amphibians, and early mammals.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Many plants and trees are already blooming, and vegetation is growing at a fantastic clip, fuelled by heavy rains in December and January.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The tang of pines, soft air, some mustiness from rotting vegetation.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen