Animals Body Parts
Across
- 2. The hard, thickened covering on the feet of certain animals, such as horses, deer, and cows.
- 5. A long, slender appendage found at the hind end of animals, used for balance, communication, or locomotion.
- 6. A small, bag-like structure found in certain animals, such as kangaroos or koalas, used for carrying and protecting their young.
- 8. A flattened, usually vertical appendage found on the back or sides of fish and some marine mammals, used for stability and propulsion.
- 9. The soft, padded feet of certain animals, such as cats, dogs, or bears.
- 13. Sensory organs that animals use to see and perceive their surroundings.
- 14. Sharp, curved nails found on the feet or paws of certain animals, used for grasping, climbing, or hunting.
- 16. Overlapping, hard plates covering the skin of fish, reptiles, and some other animals.
- 18. The elongated, flexible nose or proboscis found in elephants, used for breathing, grabbing objects, and communication.
- 19. The long, thick hair that grows on the neck and back of some animals, such as horses or lions.
- 20. Hard, bony structures in the mouth used for biting, chewing, and grinding food.
- 21. The hard, protective outer covering of certain animals, such as turtles or snails.
- 23. The long, projecting nose or muzzle of certain animals, such as pigs or dogs.
Down
- 1. The opening through which animals eat, drink, and communicate.
- 3. The modified forelimbs of birds, bats, and insects that enable them to fly.
- 4. A pointed, often curved, bony projection on the head of certain animals, such as a rhinoceros or a bull.
- 7. The part of the body that connects the head with the rest of the body.
- 8. Lightweight, flat structures that cover the bodies of birds and help them fly.
- 10. Long, sensitive hairs located on the face of certain mammals, used for sensing the environment.
- 11. The limb structures that support the body and allow animals to walk, run, or jump.
- 12. The hard, pointed mouthpart of a bird or some other animals that is used for feeding and grooming.
- 15. A long, pointed tooth, usually protruding from the mouth of certain animals, such as elephants or walruses.
- 17. Bony structures that grow on the heads of certain animals, typically deer or moose, used for fighting or display.
- 18. A muscular organ in the mouth that animals use for tasting, swallowing, and vocalization.
- 22. The thick coat of hair that covers the bodies of mammals.