Recent Examples on the WebFor years, scientists have tried to understand what allowed domestic animals, like rabbits, to thrive in the wild.—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 27 June 2024 After all, the virus infects not just domestic animals, but wild ones, too: It could be carried by a pigeon or a barn swallow.—Eric Boodman, STAT, 16 July 2024 People and domestic animals should always avoid physical contact with wild animals — raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats, coyotes — which carry a higher risk of human exposure and a need for rabies post-exposure treatment, the agency said.—Brian Bell, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024 Herders also castrate their domestic animals to keep them from fighting with other animals in the herd or attacking humans.—Discover Magazine, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for domestic animal
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