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Recent Examples of reptiles
That may well drive new interest in reptiles and exotic animals, particularly as Repticon returns to Aurora, Saturday, March 21-Sunday, March 22.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Most people initially become aware of the reptiles by hearing their rattles, which the snakes use to try to scare off aggressors or to distract prey.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
By the time glacial ice from the era receded and temperatures warmed enough for the ectotherms, Ireland had broken off from the European continent and was inaccessible to roaming reptiles.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Guides also lead tourists to observe the reptiles, which provides an anti-poaching presence and shows the local people that turtles are more valuable alive.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Nile monitors have been observed eating turtles, snakes, young crocodiles and other reptiles, birds and their eggs, and small mammals.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
The ancient reptiles weren’t afraid of one another, either.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
The reptiles typically hang out under rocks, logs and woodpiles, according to the National Park Service.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Over the course of a standard snake yoga class, 2-3 handlers bring out about fifteen reptiles.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Most people initially become aware of the reptiles by hearing their rattles, which the snakes use to try to scare off aggressors or to distract prey.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
By the time glacial ice from the era receded and temperatures warmed enough for the ectotherms, Ireland had broken off from the European continent and was inaccessible to roaming reptiles.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Guides also lead tourists to observe the reptiles, which provides an anti-poaching presence and shows the local people that turtles are more valuable alive.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Nile monitors have been observed eating turtles, snakes, young crocodiles and other reptiles, birds and their eggs, and small mammals.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
The ancient reptiles weren’t afraid of one another, either.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
The reptiles typically hang out under rocks, logs and woodpiles, according to the National Park Service.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Over the course of a standard snake yoga class, 2-3 handlers bring out about fifteen reptiles.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reptiles
Noun
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For those exercising and walking their dogs, taking regular water breaks was a must.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Obese dogs and animals with dark coats are also at a higher risk of stroke.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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How did clowns become a protest symbol?—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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And, yeah, it’s run by unworthy—the clowns are the best one.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Smarmy jerks can get obscenely wealthy in this country just by managing other people’s money.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, where most clients are great, some are jerks.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Most people initially become aware of the reptiles by hearing their rattles, which the snakes use to try to scare off aggressors or to distract prey.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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And among Ireland’s pet owners, snakes are becoming a progressively more popular choice.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That’s a sure way to invite not only raccoons but other unwanted guests such as mice, opossums, and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Raccoons, skunks, crows, and moles feed on lawn grubs.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The design and details impressed archaeologists, but the feature that caught their attention was the presence of four sculpted toads placed around the drumhead, Arkeonews explained.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Each parking lot has its own special symbol (besides the blue dolphin and the yellow toucan, there are red snappers, pink flamingos, green toads and white sea horses) and is planted with a different tree species.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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All beasts are subject to sudden and violent extinction at the hands of other beasts.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Its contaminated followers were one step removed from the beasts of the field.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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