den
noun
the lair or shelter of a wild animal, especially a predatory mammal.
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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When wolves are denning, they’re anchored to one spot — the den — upping the chances of finding them.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2025