wildlife

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Across
  1. 1. – To enter a state of inactivity and metabolic depression during cold seasons to conserve energy.
  2. 4. – A group of similar organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.
  3. 6. – An animal that chews cud regurgitated from its stomach, typically with a specialized stomach with multiple chambers (e.g., cows, deer).
  4. 7. Large marsupial
  5. 11. – Feeding mainly on other animals (meat-eating).
  6. 12. Likes to chase mice
  7. 13. – An animal that feeds on dead or decaying organisms.
  8. 14. Man's best friend
  9. 17. – The resemblance of one organism to another or to an object in its environment to gain some survival advantage.
  10. 19. – Feeding primarily on fish.
  11. 20. Flying mammal
  12. 21. – Active during the day and resting at night.
  13. 22. – Feeding mainly on plants.
  14. 23. – Most active during twilight periods—dawn and dusk.
  15. 24. – Moving from one region or habitat to another, often seasonally, typically for breeding or food.
Down
  1. 2. Has a trunk
  2. 3. – The animals of a particular region, habitat, or period in history.
  3. 5. – An animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals for food.
  4. 8. – Living in or frequently found in trees.
  5. 9. – Native to and restricted to a specific geographic area.
  6. 10. – Living in or digging tunnels or holes in the ground.
  7. 12. – The use of color or shape to blend into surroundings to avoid detection by predators or prey.
  8. 15. – Active during the night and sleeping during the day.
  9. 16. – Eating both plants and animals.
  10. 18. – Large animals, typically those weighing over 45 kilograms (100 pounds), such as elephants, whales, or dinosaurs.