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Recent Examples of crocodile
The life-size sculpture depicts Terri bravely holding a crocodile in her arms.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The latter saves the former from a hungry crocodile, and despite the insistence of the pride’s king, Obasi (Lennie James), that strays are not welcome, Mufasa is reluctantly allowed in.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
With this information, the researchers built a computer model to simulate the crocodile’s skin development and run experiments.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
There are some exceptions to this rule–including in crocodile heads.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
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Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The latter saves the former from a hungry crocodile, and despite the insistence of the pride’s king, Obasi (Lennie James), that strays are not welcome, Mufasa is reluctantly allowed in.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
With this information, the researchers built a computer model to simulate the crocodile’s skin development and run experiments.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
There are some exceptions to this rule–including in crocodile heads.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
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Situated near the Florida-Georgia line, the refuge provides is home to a variety of sportfish, along with waterfowl, deer, black bears, and an abundance of alligators and other amphibians.Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 8 Jan. 2025
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Surrounded by Apalachicola Bay and Saint Vincent Sound on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other, the barrier island is flush with wildlife, from migratory birds to alligators to multiple varieties of sea turtles.Kara Franker, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
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Herds of cattle and wild pronghorn antelope graze together in this remote expanse, unbroken except for the stray dirt roads crisscrossing between ranches.John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
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The high-quality habitat supports one of the largest herds of pronghorn antelope in Arizona, as well as nesting for western burrowing owls and a potential reintroduction site for the endangered black-footed ferret.John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
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The dress was covered with sequin embellishments in a snakeskin pattern.WWD Staff, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
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Vegan safari After blowing up in 2024, leopard print is nowhere near done for 2025—in fact, it’s being joined by snakeskin, zebra, and almost the entire animal kingdom.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
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The image shows the presidential seal on what would be the back page of her booklet, and there is text above the seal rather than below it.Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
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Check the security seal: Look for skimming devices by checking to see if there’s an intact security seal near the card reader.Fernanda Galan, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
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Kody has been criticized by his former wives for not being there for his adult kids Kody Brown is open to mending things with his family.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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My family walked with Krewe of Confetti Kids on Saturday for its annual kids parade in Algiers Point.Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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Defined by a fully cylindrical shape, the Edith bag features two top handles, a top zipper, and a leather zipper fully crafted out of calfskin leather.Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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Moto boots are ready to hit the road or runway in supple calfskin leather, sensual suede takes on a life of its own in the form of fringe, and smooth studs appear more ritzy than rocker.Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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It’s crafted in supple lambskin in Loewe’s sinisterly moody-meets-powdery hues—pistachios, oxblood, etc.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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The model wore white strass lambskin ballet flats with brass and acrylic embellishments by Alaïa, inspired by classical Japanese shoes.Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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These Ugg slippers are lined with fuzzy sheepskin that’s well-suited for everything from lounging at home to bracing the outdoors.Averi Baudler, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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Made with a suede upper, sheepskin lining, and comfortable insole, they are designed to keep feet warm while remaining stylish.Casey Clark, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Crocodile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crocodile. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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