Animal
Across
- 6. A type of salamander that doesn't undergo metamorphosis, retaining its aquatic juvenile characteristics into adulthood.
- 7. Primates native to Madagascar. They have large, reflective eyes and a bushy tail.
- 8. Rodents known for their sharp quills or spines. When threatened, they raise and fan out their quills.
- 11. Wild cats with tufted ears and short tails. They are excellent hunters and have a keen sense of hearing.
- 12. Wading birds known for their pink color and long, thin legs. They get their color from the food they eat.
- 13. Birds known for their large, colorful beaks. Native to Central and South America's rainforests.
- 14. Large, hairy spiders known for their strong chelicerae. Some species are kept as pets.
Down
- 1. Mammals known for their armored shell made up of bony plates. Found mainly in South and Central America.
- 2. Large herbivores native to North America. They play a crucial role in the prairie ecosystem.
- 3. The only mammals capable of sustained flight. They use echolocation to navigate and find food.
- 4. Wild pigs known for their large, upward-curving tusks. They are native to Africa.
- 5. Male peafowls known for their colorful and expansive tail feathers, which they display during courtship.
- 9. Ray Large rays known for their wing-like pectoral fins. They are filter feeders and often swim near the ocean's surface.
- 10. Slow-moving tree-dwelling mammals known for hanging upside down from branches. They have a slow metabolism.
- 15. Panda Mammals native to the eastern Himalayas. Not closely related to giant pandas, but share the name due to their bamboo diet.