Animal Vocabulary #2

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Across
  1. 3. – The covering that helps birds fly and stay warm.
  2. 5. – The hard, pointed mouthpart of a bird.
  3. 8. – Organs that let fish and other animals breathe underwater.
  4. 11. – A trait that helps an animal survive in its environment.
  5. 12. – A type of adaptation related to body structure or features.
  6. 14. Feet – Foot structure with skin between toes, good for swimming.
  7. 15. – An animal that hunts and eats other animals.
  8. 17. – A deep sleep that helps animals survive cold seasons.
  9. 18. – A way animals blend into their surroundings to hide.
  10. 19. – Thick hair that covers the bodies of many mammals.
  11. 20. – The process of shedding skin, feathers, or exoskeleton.
Down
  1. 1. – A long, curved tooth found on animals like elephants or walruses.
  2. 2. – The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
  3. 4. – Sharp claws of birds of prey, like eagles or hawks.
  4. 6. – A way an animal acts, often to survive or find food.
  5. 7. – An animal that feeds on dead or decaying matter.
  6. 9. – A group of similar organisms that can reproduce together.
  7. 10. – A natural behavior or reaction that doesn’t have to be learned.
  8. 12. – An animal that is hunted and eaten by another.
  9. 13. – Sharp, curved nails used by animals for grabbing or defense.
  10. 15. – A pocket-like part on some animals, like kangaroos, for carrying young.
  11. 16. – A wild animal’s hidden home, often underground.