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- 3. A marine mammal that is related to whales. Dolphins are known for their intelligence and playful behavior. They are social animals and live in pods. They communicate using a series of clicks, whistles, and body language.
- 4. A large predatory mammal that has a golden-yellow coat and lives in groups called prides. Lions are known for their loud roar, and they are sometimes called the "king of the jungle."
- 6. A large mammal that has a long trunk and two big ivory tusks. Elephants are intelligent animals and are known for their great memory. They live in herds, and their babies are called calves.
- 8. A large mammal with thick skin and a single or two horns on their head. Rhinoceros are found in parts of Africa and Asia and are known for their strength. They are herbivores and sometimes live in groups.
- 9. A large primate that is native to Africa. Gorillas are the largest living primates and are known for their great strength. They are social animals that live in groups called troops and can learn sign language.
- 10. A marsupial mammal that is native to Australia. Kangaroo's have powerful back legs and a long tail. They are known for their hopping movement and can jump up to 30 feet in one hop. They are also known to carry their young ones (called joeys) in their pouch.
- 12. An insect that has colorful wings and a slender body. Butterflies are known for their unique patterns and are often seen flying around flowers. They start off as a caterpillar and go through a process called metamorphosis before becoming a butterfly.
- 13. A striped mammal that is related to horses and donkeys. Zebras are social animals and live in large groups called herds. They have black and white stripes that help them blend in with each other in the wild.
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- 1. A large reptile that lives in rivers and lakes. They have a long snout, sharp teeth and a tough skin. Crocodiles are carnivores and known for their strength and ferocity.
- 2. A flightless bird that is native to the South Pole. Penguins are social animals and live in groups called colonies. They have a waterproof coat that keeps them warm in the coldest weather and wings that allow them to 'fly' underwater.
- 5. A legless reptile that slithers on the ground. Snakes have a unique way of moving, and they are often feared because they are poisonous. They can live both on land and in water.
- 7. A bear-like mammal that is native to China. Pandas have a distinctive black and white coat that helps them camouflage in the forest. They mostly eat bamboo and are an endangered species.
- 9. A tall mammal with a long neck and spotted coat. Giraffes are the tallest animals on the planet and can reach up to 18 feet in height. They are known for their unique pattern and spots on their skin.
- 11. A sea creature that has eight arms and a soft body. Octopuses are known for their ability to camouflage and can change their skin color and texture to blend in with their surroundings. They are intelligent and can also squirt ink when they feel threatened.
- 12. A small mammal with wings who can fly (also known as a flying mammal). Bats are the only mammals that are capable of sustained flight. They can navigate in the dark using echolocation, and they eat insects and fruits.