Animals

any cold-blooded animal with the ability to live both on land and in water, such as toads, frogs, etc.

The frog is a well-known amphibian that lays its eggs in water and undergoes metamorphosis from tadpole to adult.

a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

A reptile like a snake can survive in a wide range of environments.

a situation in which a particular animal or plant no longer exists

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

The lion is a formidable predator, using its strength and agility to hunt large herbivores such as zebras and wildebeests.

the long and protruding facial part of an animal which comprises its nose and mouth, especially in a mammal

the main wooden body of a tree

The children climbed on the sturdy trunk of the old oak tree in the backyard.

a device that is used to send and receive signals

The television antenna on the roof picks up signals from broadcast stations.

a hard, pointed, often curved structure found on the head of some animals, such as cows, goats, and sheep, made of keratin or bone, used for defense, display, or digging

The bull charged forward, its horns lowered in defense.

a thin flat membrane of the body of many sea creatures, used for swimming and keeping balance

the hard or pointed part of a bird's mouth

The parrot used its beak to crack open the nuts.

a group of animals, such as cows, sheep, etc. that are from the same species, which move and feed together

The herd of cows grazed peacefully in the meadow.

each of the curved pointy teeth of some animals such as elephants, boars, etc., especially one that stands out from the closed mouth

The elephant displayed its majestic tusks, gleaming in the sunlight as it roamed the savanna.

a group of birds of the same type, flying and feeding together

With a flutter of wings, the flock of sparrows descended upon the bird feeder, chirping excitedly as they feasted.

a young form of an insect or an animal that has come out of the egg but has not yet developed into an adult

animals that are kept on a farm, such as cows, pigs, or sheep

The farm had a variety of livestock, including cows, pigs, and sheep.

any animal that only feeds on plants

Deer and rabbits are herbivores that graze on grass and leaves.

an animal that feeds on the flesh of other animals

Lions are powerful carnivores that hunt in prides.

a large group of animals characterized by the possession of a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes

species that do not possess or cannot develop a spinal column, such as an arthropod, mollusk, etc.

Invertebrates like butterflies and ants are vital to garden ecosystems.

the hidden place where a wild predatory animal lives

Bears often construct dens in caves or burrow into the ground for hibernation during the winter months.

any of the pair of branched horns that grow annually on the head of an adult animal, typically a male one, from the deer family

a dormant state in animals, characterized by lowered body temperature and metabolic activity, often during winter to conserve energy

Bears enter a state of hibernation during the winter months to conserve energy and survive with limited food resources.

the horny and hard part at the end of a limb of a mammal, such as a horse

He noticed a small stone stuck in the horse's hoof while brushing it.

having an abundant covering or coat of soft, dense hair or fur

The cat's furry coat kept it warm during the cold winter months.

possessing or producing a toxin that is injected or delivered into another organism through a bite, sting, or other means

The coral snake is known for its venomous bite, which can be deadly if not treated promptly.

(of animals or birds) moving from one place to another, often with the changing seasons

Geese are migratory birds that fly south for the winter.

a quadruped mammal that is herbivorous and has a complex digestive system from which it can bring the food back to its mouth and chew it again

related to the sea and the different life forms that exist there

Marine mammals, such as dolphins and whales, are well-adapted to life in the ocean.

having two legs

Humans are bipedal creatures, walking upright on two legs.

any of the long, stiff hairs that grow on the face of a cat, mouse, etc.

The cat's whiskers twitched as it watched a bird outside the window.