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ANIMALS 2
VOCABULARY ANIMALS 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Eagle | A large bird of prey (a bird that kills other creatures for food) with a sharp curved beak and very good sight |
| Swan | A large bird that is usually white and has a long thin neck. Swans live on or near water. |
| Bee | A black and yellow flying insect that can sting. Bees live in large groups and make honey (a sweet sticky substance that is good to eat). |
| Tortoise | A reptile with a hard round shell, that lives on land and moves very slowly. It can pull its head and legs into its shell. |
| Wolf | A large wild animal of the dog family, that lives and hunts in groups |
| Lion | A large powerful animal of the cat family, that hunts in groups and lives in parts of Africa and southern Asia |
| Owl | A bird of prey (a bird that kills other creatures for food) with large round eyes, that hunts at night |
| Caterpillar | A small creature like a worm with legs, that develops into a butterfly or moth (flying insects with large, sometimes brightly coloured, wings). |
| Gorilla | A very large powerful African ape (an animal like a large monkey without a tail) covered with black or brown hair |
| Hippo | A large heavy African animal with thick dark skin and short legs, that lives in rivers and lakes |
| Goat | An animal with horns and a coat of hair, that lives wild in mountain areas or is kept on farms for its milk or meat |
| Snail | A small soft creature with a hard round shell on its back, that moves very slowly and often eats garden plants |
| Beetle | An insect, often large and black, with a hard case on its back, covering its wings. There are several types of beetle. |
| Kangaroo | A large Australian animal with a strong tail and back legs, that moves by jumping. The female carries its young in a pocket of skin (called a pouch) on the front of its body. |
| Parrot | A tropical bird with a curved beak. There are several types of parrot, most of which have bright feathers. |
| Whale | A very large animal that lives in the sea and looks like a very large fish. There are several types of whale, some of which are hunted. |
| Grasshopper | An insect with long back legs, that can jump very high and that makes a sound with its legs |
| Ant | A small insect that lives in highly organized groups. There are many types of ant. |
| Camel | An animal with a long neck and one or two humps on its back, used in desert countries for riding on or for carrying goods |
| Lizard | A small reptile with a rough skin, four short legs and a long tail |
| Rat | A small animal with a long tail, that looks like a large mouse, usually considered a pest (an animal which is disliked because it destroys food or spreads disease) |
| Zebra | An African wild animal like a horse with black and white lines (stripes) on its body |
| Donkey | An animal of the horse family, with short legs and long ears. People ride donkeys or use them to carry heavy loads. |
| Scorpion | A small creature like an insect with eight legs, two front claws (curved and pointed arms) and a long tail that curves over its back and can give a poisonous sting. |
| Squirrel | A small animal with a long thick tail and red, grey or black fur. Squirrels eat nuts and live in trees. |
| Bear | A heavy wild animal with thick fur and sharp claws (pointed parts on the ends of its feet). There are many types of bear. |
| Dolphin | A sea animal (a mammal ) that looks like a large fish with a pointed mouth. Dolphins are very intelligent and often friendly towards humans. There are several types of dolphin. |
| Octopus | A sea creature with a soft round body and eight long arms, that is sometimes used for food |
| Deer | An animal with long legs, that eats grass, leaves, etc. and can run fast. Most male deer have antlers (horns shaped like branches). There are many types of deer. |
| Peacock | A large male bird with long blue and green tail feathers that it can spread out like a fan |
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