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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insectivores
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Both minks and otters are mustelids, a family of carnivores that also includes badgers, weasels, and wolverines.
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Chef Angie Mar made the Beatrice Inn a meat Mecca for downtown NYC carnivores.
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The sheriff said animal control officers are visiting the property three days a week and have found that the remaining dogs, as well as other animals, including cats and birds, appear to be receiving proper care.
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Investigators preliminarily determined many of the animals died from gunshot wounds, and the shelter has initiated legal action to recover remaining dogs.
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Be sure to use lidded containers for trash and animal feed, and find other ways to attract birds while keeping other critters away.
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Backyard additions like parking pads, compost piles, and chickens need thoughtful planning to prevent critters, flooding, or property disputes.
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Wynonna, with help from her younger sister, the town’s sheriff and an infamous Wild West gunslinger, must save her hometown from demons and other supernatural creatures.
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Earth-friendly, conscientious gardeners learn to slow down and pay attention — not only to plants but to the many creatures that share the garden.
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“Insectivores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insectivores. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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