Animal Homes

a structure in which bees live and make honey

a building on a farm in which people keep their animals, straw, hay, or grains

a cowshed or barn used for housing cows or cattle

a field covered with grass or similar herbs suitable for animals to graze on

firm and able to stay in the same position or state

The table is stable and doesn't wobble when you put weight on it.

a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.

The train disappeared into the tunnel with a roar.

a wooden box with a wired front used for keeping small domesticated animals, such as rabbits, ferrets, etc.

a net of thin threads made by a spider to catch insects for food

After a rainstorm, the spider repaired its damaged web with great precision.

a place where a wild animal lives, hides, or takes refuge

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.

a structure that is made by bees, consisting of six-sided cells where they store their honey

The honeycomb was filled with golden honey, ready for harvesting.

a tangled net of threads that a spider makes in order to catch insects

a large mound of earth created by ants as their home and for storing food

(birds or bats) to settle or rest on a perch or in a shelter for sleep or rest

The birds roost in the large oak tree every evening.

a collection of nests that a bird colony, such as rooks build for breeding

(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

The robin perched on the windowsill, singing softly.

a nest built high on a cliff, tree, or other elevated location by eagles, hawks, or falcons

The eagle's aerie was perched on a rocky cliff.

a network of interconnected underground tunnels and chambers where rabbits or other small burrowing animals live

a geographic area belonging to or ruled by a government or authority

The disputed territory has been a source of conflict between the two neighboring countries for decades.

a badger's den or burrow

a situation marked by complexity, confusion, or strangeness, which is often difficult to escape from

Let's avoid that particular rabbit hole and consider a broader and more unsettling point.

a small hill or mound of earth created by moles as they burrow underground

to rent a room or living space in someone else's residence, typically on a temporary basis

While studying abroad, she chose to lodge with a local family to experience the culture firsthand.

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.

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 hole that an animal digs in the ground to use as a shelter

The rabbit disappeared into its burrow, seeking refuge from the approaching storm.

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing.

an instrument for writing or drawing with ink, usually made of plastic or metal

Can you lend me your red pen to fill out this form?

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.

a small shelter or coop, usually for poultry or pigeons

a small, enclosed area where pigs are kept

a framework made of metal bars or wires in which animals or birds can be kept

The parrot happily chirped inside its spacious cage, enjoying the view from the window.

a small structure used as a shelter for a dog

a large marine aquarium in which fish and other sea creatures are displayed to the public or studied by scientists

an aquarium for dolphins

a large cage or building where birds are kept

She visited the aviary to observe tropical birds in their natural-like habitat.

a glass container that fish are kept in it as pets

a natural or human-made structure where bees live

a temporary housing and care facility for lost, abandoned, or surrendered domesticated animals, with the aim of finding them permanent homes

a unit for measuring weight equal to 16 ounces or 0.454 kilograms

She bought a pound of coffee beans to grind fresh for her morning cup of coffee.

a location, such as a stand, shed, or field, where beekeepers maintain multiple beehives to harvest honey and other hive products

The local farmer converted a corner of his orchard into an apiary to boost pollination and harvest honey.

to let hair, skin, horn, or feathers fall naturally

Birds shed old feathers during molting season.

the shape of someone or something, especially the outline

The building's form stood out against the skyline with its unique silhouette.

a structure or aviary for housing domesticated pigeons or doves

a small building to confine poultry, usually in a farm

a squirrel's nest in a tree

a facility or enclosure where wild or exotic animals are kept for exhibition

The royal palace had a private menagerie filled with rare beasts.

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 nest or dwelling place of ants

a spawning nest created by salmonids, such as salmon or trout, in gravel-bottomed streams or rivers

a big round mass covered in land and water, on which we all live

The Earth has diverse ecosystems, ranging from forests to deserts.

a den or shelter made by otters near a river or water source for protection, resting, grooming, and raising young