The Animal Kingdom

any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.

The forest was teeming with creatures of all shapes and sizes, from tiny insects to large mammals.

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

The national park is home to a variety of wildlife, including bears and wolves.

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.

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

Coral reefs provide a rich habitat for thousands of marine species.

water that does not contain salt and is suitable for consumption

water containing salts

an animal, usually a wild or dangerous one

The beast roared, shaking the ground beneath it.

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.

any small mammal with a pair of strong front teeth, such as mice, hamsters, rats, etc.

The house mouse is a common rodent found in urban and rural areas around the world.

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.

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.

any mammalian animal that belongs to the same group as humans, such as monkeys, apes, lemurs, etc.

a tailless animal similar to a monkey, such as chimpanzees and gorillas

The zoo has a new exhibit featuring various species of apes, including chimpanzees and gorillas.

a toxic substance produced and secreted by certain animals, typically used for defense or hunting

The snake injected venom into its prey.

a painful infliction caused by a small sharp and pointed organ that some insects have and use to penetrate the prey and inject poison

She felt a sting on her arm after the bee landed on it.

to blend in with the surroundings to avoid being seen or detected

The lizard camouflages itself by changing its skin color.

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.

to intentionally say or write something that is not true

She lies about her age to seem older.

(of animals) to have sex for breeding or reproduction

The birds mate during the spring season to raise their young.

a young carnivorous mammal, such as a bear, lion, fox, etc.

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.

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 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.

to put clothes and other things needed for travel into a bag, suitcase, etc.

Before the trip, she had to pack her suitcase with essentials.

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

the hard or pointed part of a bird's mouth

The parrot used its beak to crack open the nuts.

to telephone a place or person

Can you call me back in ten minutes?

to change wild animals or plants for human use or cultivation

Farmers have domesticated pigs, selecting traits for docility and suitability for farming.

(of an animal, plant, etc.) not having any living members, either due to natural causes, environmental changes, or human activity

The dodo bird is an example of a species that is now extinct, as it disappeared centuries ago due to human activity.

(of fish, birds, or other animals) to move to different geographic areas according to seasons in order to breed, find food, or escape harsh environmental conditions

As the seasons change, some fish species migrate to different parts of the ocean.

a doctor who is trained to treat animals

She's been working as a veterinarian at a local animal clinic for over twenty years.