insectivores

noun

Definition of insectivoresnext
plural of insectivore
as in carnivores

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  1. carnivores
  2. critters
  3. creatures
Noun
  • Hunters and poachers Gauging public attitudes toward carnivores is crucial for their conservation.
    Emily Soreghan, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Public perceptions of carnivores have been extensively studied around the world, with conservationists trialing different ways to mitigate conflicts with stakeholders—from paying ranchers for animals lost to predation to using specialized guard dogs to protect herds.
    Emily Soreghan, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of carnivores
Noun
  • The eggs of these critters overwinter on withered hosta leaves and other debris.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
  • What’s billed as the largest wildlife crossing in the world is rising over a 10-lane freeway near Los Angeles, while this summer saw the launch of an initiative seeking to leverage public and private resources to build more safe passages for critters across the state.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of critters
Noun
  • Moo Deng’s future Moo Deng is the animal of the moment, but there have been other popular creatures before her.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Still, these majestic creatures flit and float their way through it every year—and then fly back come spring.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
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Thesaurus Entries Near insectivores

insectivore

insectivores

insects

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