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Recent Examples of ostrich
Clark said ostrich growers can access some U.S. Department of Agriculture programs that cover the loss of grass that birds graze on, but otherwise there isn't much assistance.
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CBS News, 11 July 2025
There were also yaks, deer, buffalo, camels, a kangaroo, ostriches, eight monkeys, six raccoons, two grizzly bears, black bears, brown bears, seals, lions, an old tiger, a blind hyena, a circus elephant, an alligator and 400 birds, including a talking crow.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
At Julien’s, the auction also includes pieces that are less formal as well, such as a Dior ostrich coat, a Jean Paul Gaultier black lace coat (estimated at $1,000 to $2,000), Prada shoes and luggage and leather goods from Hermès and Gucci.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
The answers ranged from orange-and-white-striped linen coats to ostrich shoes.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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CBS News, 11 July 2025
There were also yaks, deer, buffalo, camels, a kangaroo, ostriches, eight monkeys, six raccoons, two grizzly bears, black bears, brown bears, seals, lions, an old tiger, a blind hyena, a circus elephant, an alligator and 400 birds, including a talking crow.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
At Julien’s, the auction also includes pieces that are less formal as well, such as a Dior ostrich coat, a Jean Paul Gaultier black lace coat (estimated at $1,000 to $2,000), Prada shoes and luggage and leather goods from Hermès and Gucci.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
The answers ranged from orange-and-white-striped linen coats to ostrich shoes.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Other unusual animals that can be legally owned in the state include ferrets and chinchillas, llamas, alpacas, giraffes, bison, antelopes and marsupials like kangaroos.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
9 June 2025
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There is also the Moremi Game Reserve in the same area where antelope and lions are easy to spot during the high season.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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The previous record for the most expensive handbag was set by a diamond and crocodile Kelly bag at $513,040.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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During his nearly two years with CBP, Freddie has put his skills to good work, sniffing out 4,500 pounds of plant products and 3,800 pounds of meat – including 140 pounds of bushmeat from rats, snakes, camels and crocodiles.—
Adam Hudacek,
CBS News,
9 July 2025
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These snakes, requiring special permits for transport, were discovered during a body search after a tip-off about the man’s activities.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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The waitstaff snake through the tables, leaving dishes in their wake.—
Derek Sandhaus,
Saveur,
10 July 2025
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Even the golf ball-stealing alligator, Morris, has passed on.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Some of the floral arrangements depicted the wave wall along Fort Lauderdale beach, the guitar hotel at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and alligators, manatees and sea turtles.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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What's on the menu at Mendocino Farms Mendocino Farms' menu includes sandwiches, salads, soups and sides such as a chicken parm dip, Peruvian steak sandwich, Thai mango salad, basil pesto shells and Oaxacan potato salad.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Players can complete each mission to unlock a food reward – last week's reward was a medium fry, this week's reward is a chocolate chunk cookie, and next week's reward is a 5-count of chicken nuggets.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Case in point: This snakeskin belt from B-Low the Belt — a brand Kate Hudson recently wore on stage — will add a little edge to a look, while these cat-eye sunglasses from one of Jenna Bush Hager’s go-tos exude glamour.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Make a fashion statement with a platform and leather upper (some pairs even feature a snakeskin design), all while relaxing in comfort thanks to extra insole cushioning, a padded collar, and a flexible design.—
Hillary Maglin,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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Its glossy goatskin leather fabrication adds to the sumptuousness of it all.—
Alexis Bennett Parker,
Vogue,
7 Jan. 2025
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Creole chickens weave between our legs, a chunky pig snuffles across the dirt floor, and a dusty ginger cat snoozes on a goatskin chair.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Dec. 2024
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Queen Latifah: Emmy and Grammy-award winning rapper and actor Queen Latifah will be moderating the conversation between George Lucas, Guillermo Del Toro and George Chiang for a sneak peak of the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Direct comps are again ornery since the sneaks include varied amounts of screenings and non-traditional opening days.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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“Ostrich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ostrich. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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