Animals

a class of animals to which humans, cows, lions, etc. belong, have warm blood, fur or hair and typically produce milk to feed their young

The bat is the only mammal capable of sustained flight.

an animal with a beak, wings, and feathers that is usually capable of flying

I saw a bird pecking at the ground searching for food.

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

My dad took me fishing, and we caught a big fish.

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

I was observing an insect crawling on the tree bark.

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

The lion silently stalked its prey through the tall grass.

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

The Galapagos finches are a classic example of how different species can evolve from a common ancestor.

a particular type of animal or plant that has typically been domesticated by people in a certain way

The Border Collie breed is renowned for its intelligence and herding instincts.

a structure that a bird makes for laying eggs or keeping the hatchlings in

The sparrow built its nest under the roof using twigs and grass.

any of the light and soft parts covering the body of a bird

The ancient Egyptians used feathers as quills to write on papyrus scrolls.

the thick, soft hair that grows on the body of some animals such as cats, dogs, etc.

The kitten's fur was so soft and silky to the touch.

a sharp curved organ of some of the arthropods such as a crab, lobster, etc.

any of the two parts of the body of a bird, insect, etc. used for flying

The bird spread its wings and soared high into the sky.

the part of the body of an animal, a bird or a fish that sticks out at the back, which can move

My cat has a long and bushy tail.

an animal's foot that typically has a combination of nails, claws, fur, and pads

The kitten playfully batted at the toy mouse with her tiny paws.

a place where many kinds of animals are kept for exhibition, breeding, and protection

At the zoo, there was a fascinating reptile exhibit with snakes and lizards.

a large container usually made of glass that is filled with water in which fish and other sea creatures are kept

We bought a small aquarium for our goldfish and decorated it with plants.

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

During the camping trip, we heard the calls of wild birds echoing through the woods.

relating to activities, issues, or affairs within a particular country

Domestic policy decisions affect the lives of citizens within a country.

(of a bird or animal) Unable to fly

Penguins are flightless birds, but they swim expertly in the ocean.

to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

Ignoring safety protocols can endanger workers on a construction site.

describing an animal that its body temperature changes depending on the temperature of its surroundings

Snakes are cold-blooded animals that bask in the sun to raise their body temperature for optimal activity.

describing an animal that is able to maintain a higher body temperature than its surroundings

Mammals are warm-blooded animals that regulate their body temperature internally.