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animals

  • plural
    of animal.
    animal
    noun
    any member of the kingdom Animalia, comprising multicellular organisms that have a well-defined shape and usually limited growth, can move voluntarily, actively acquire food and digest it internally, and have sensory and nervous systems that allow them to respond rapidly to stimuli: some classification schemes also include protozoa and certain other single-celled eukaryotes that have motility and animallike nutritional modes.

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When preserved in ancient deposits, it can help scientists identify plants and animals that lived in an area long ago.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026

Pandas are "animals that have got a unique ability to inspire curiosity, instill passion, evoke joy, and unite people around the globe," CEO Raymond King told onlookers at Zoo Atlanta.

From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026

This constant interaction between animals and vegetation helped sustain a diverse mixture of habitats, providing suitable conditions for many different species.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026

Mr. Ecott records in sometimes shocking detail the process by which animals become products.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

“Because curiosity is the parent of understanding! What do smart animals do for anyone? They walk around in love with their own brains. But curious animals… they are in love with everyone and everything else.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman