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  • It’s a member of the species Geogale aurita, otherwise known as the large-eared tenrec.

    The Song of The Dodo David Quammen 2004

  • It’s a member of the species Geogale aurita, otherwise known as the large-eared tenrec.

    The Song of The Dodo David Quammen 2004

  • O'Donnell lambasted the cartoon, calling it "a racist obscenity" and upbraiding the "hateful vision" of Lash and his application of "animalistic," large-eared features to President Obama.

    'OBAMA NATION' artist decries MSNBC rant about 'racist obscenity' cartoon 2011

  • Harmann pulled up a chair as well, shifting into his normal shape, that of a behorned, large-eared Ostrander demon, so named for his extended Ostrander family.

    Kresley Cole Immortals After Dark: The Clan MacRieve Kresley Cole 2010

  • He had picked up Cat and was stroking her small, large-eared head.

    You Don't Take Names Ajay Nair 2010

  • Near-endemic mammals include the large-eared tenrec (Geogale aurita), and the lesser hedgehog tenrec (Echinops telfairi).

    Madagascar spiny thickets 2008

  • Well, Luke Bailey, three years later, here is the story of what happened to your exceptionally large-eared, unlikely hero.

    Kate DiCamillo biography 2006

  • Well, Luke Bailey, three years later, here is the story of what happened to your exceptionally large-eared, unlikely hero.

    Kate DiCamillo biography 2006

  • One of the best known of these species is the maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus), a giant, large-eared, long-legged fox-like animal that can grow to 80 centimeters in height and weigh 23 kilograms.

    Biological diversity in the Cerrado 2008

  • Near-endemics include the large-eared tenrec (Geogale aurita), the lesser hedgehog tenrec (Echinops telfairi), and Coquerel's dwarf lemur (Mirza coquerli).

    Madagascar succulent woodlands 2008

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