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Recent Examples of insectivore
Among the species declines that have led to billions fewer birds in North America over the last half-century, grassland birds and aerial insectivores have been hit especially hard, having lost many bugs that once fed them.
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Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 22 Sep. 2024
Belonging to the same group of mammals as sloths and anteaters, armadillos are voracious insectivores that eat large numbers of beetles, grubs, ants, termites, and other insects, grabbing them with their sticky tongues.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2024
These gregarious insectivores existed only in a hectare of mossy wetlands near the waterfalls of the Kihansi River, soaking up the high humidity from the constant mist.
—Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 31 July 2024
These flying insectivores winter in South America and travel 7,000 miles to nest, including in Michigan.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
Most bats are insectivores that eat mosquitoes and other agricultural pests, or act as pollinators and seed spreaders.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2023
This year, Handa said there was a potential delay in insect production due to sustaining cooler temperatures, which could have an impact on the breeding schedule of insectivores, the birds that eat bugs.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2023
The specific patterns, and the earliest mammals' relatively small size, are reminiscent of modern small insectivores—which use quick bites and a dental tool kit of puncturing and crushing teeth to bust through arthropod carapaces.
—Riley Black, Scientific American, 28 June 2023
The teeth and size of the new reptile line up with the idea that Opisthiamimus was an insectivore says Harvard University paleontologist Tiago Simões, who was not involved in the new study.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Sep. 2022
Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 22 Sep. 2024
Belonging to the same group of mammals as sloths and anteaters, armadillos are voracious insectivores that eat large numbers of beetles, grubs, ants, termites, and other insects, grabbing them with their sticky tongues.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2024
These gregarious insectivores existed only in a hectare of mossy wetlands near the waterfalls of the Kihansi River, soaking up the high humidity from the constant mist.
—Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 31 July 2024
These flying insectivores winter in South America and travel 7,000 miles to nest, including in Michigan.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
Most bats are insectivores that eat mosquitoes and other agricultural pests, or act as pollinators and seed spreaders.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2023
This year, Handa said there was a potential delay in insect production due to sustaining cooler temperatures, which could have an impact on the breeding schedule of insectivores, the birds that eat bugs.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2023
The specific patterns, and the earliest mammals' relatively small size, are reminiscent of modern small insectivores—which use quick bites and a dental tool kit of puncturing and crushing teeth to bust through arthropod carapaces.
—Riley Black, Scientific American, 28 June 2023
The teeth and size of the new reptile line up with the idea that Opisthiamimus was an insectivore says Harvard University paleontologist Tiago Simões, who was not involved in the new study.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insectivore
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Even dedicated carnivores will be wooed by the sophisticated, hyperseasonal vegetarian-plus-oysters cooking at Oyster Oyster.Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
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As the plant-eaters became larger, so did the carnivores, and a broad array of impressive reptiles emerged that thrived through the Jurassic and Cretaceous.Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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The big picture: Northwest Naturals' recall of its 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe brand also prompted Los Angeles County health officials to warn pet owners not to feed their animals raw food.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 25 Dec. 2024
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The only items recovered included animal bones, remnants of wood and ropes and three baskets containing plant material, which may have constituted part of the ship's stores and provision.Newsweek, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Most squirrels are omnivores, but are usually seen eating nuts, seeds, and grains.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2024
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Evolving dietary patterns The study’s findings suggest squirrels might be best classified as opportunistic omnivores based on their willingness to hunt and consume live prey, particularly when there is an abundant supply.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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According to the museum, more than 150 fossils of these prehistoric creatures have been documented to date statewide, with around one-third of them coming from Orange County, where the latest bones were found.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
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The global phenomenon of 2016, Pokemon Go generated over $200 million in its first month and drove millions of players outdoors to hunt for virtual creatures which appeared on their mobile phone screens.Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Asia, 18 Dec. 2024
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Biologists interviewed about the animal thought the critter may have ventured to Australia in search of food.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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After decades of hiding, an elusive numerical critter known as the fifth busy beaver finally gave itself up.Bill Andrews, Quanta Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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Hollywood gremlins are particularly interested in meddling with technological devices to cause serious accidents, and a voiceover at the end of the film ominously warns viewers that any unexplained problems with electrical devices in the home might be on account of a such a beastie lurking there.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2024
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From hummingbirds and butterflies to spiders and even lowly beetles, all those wee beasties are part of an intricate web that makes up an ecosystem.Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 11 Oct. 2024
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Bugs, varmints and other critters cannot feed off it.Don Magruder, The Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2024
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Jett Rink was a really malevolent varmint, and kind of swarthy and dark.Jeff Conway, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Federal lawmakers slowed investing in public housing as people of color moved in, leaving homes with mold, vermin, and other health hazards.Tribune News Service, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
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Trump has vowed to deport millions of undocumented migrants, calling many of them rapists, vermin and murderers.Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Insectivore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insectivore. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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