animals

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Across
  1. 2. star-shaped creature with five arms that lives in the sea.
  2. 4. a type of large, wild cat. Leopards have yellow fur and black spots, and live in Africa and Asia.
  3. 5. a mammal which lives in the sea and looks like a large fish with a pointed mouth.
  4. 8. a large bird. The male has a very large tail covered with blue and green spots, which it can spread out like a fan.
  5. 9. a reptile with short legs and a long tail.
  6. 11. a large animal which people can ride. Some horses are used for pulling ploughs and carts.
  7. 13. a large bird that is kept on a farm for its meat.
  8. 14. a large wild member of the cat family that is found in Africa. Lions have yellowish fur, and male lions have long hair on their head and neck.
Down
  1. 1. a large animal of the cat family with dark spots on its back.
  2. 2. a large silver-coloured fish.
  3. 3. a bird with pink feathers, long thin legs, a long neck, and a curved beak. Flamingos live near water in warm countries.
  4. 6. a tropical bird with a curved beak and brightly-coloured or grey feathers. Parrots can be kept as pets. Some parrots are able to copy what people say.
  5. 7. a natural dark spot or small dark lump on someone's skin.
  6. 10. an African wild horse which has black and white stripes.
  7. 12. a small black and white animal which releases an unpleasant smelling liquid if it is frightened or attacked. Skunks live in America.