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Across
  1. 6. A type of salamander that doesn't undergo metamorphosis, retaining its aquatic juvenile characteristics into adulthood.
  2. 7. Primates native to Madagascar. They have large, reflective eyes and a bushy tail.
  3. 8. Rodents known for their sharp quills or spines. When threatened, they raise and fan out their quills.
  4. 11. Wild cats with tufted ears and short tails. They are excellent hunters and have a keen sense of hearing.
  5. 12. Wading birds known for their pink color and long, thin legs. They get their color from the food they eat.
  6. 13. Birds known for their large, colorful beaks. Native to Central and South America's rainforests.
  7. 14. Large, hairy spiders known for their strong chelicerae. Some species are kept as pets.
Down
  1. 1. Mammals known for their armored shell made up of bony plates. Found mainly in South and Central America.
  2. 2. Large herbivores native to North America. They play a crucial role in the prairie ecosystem.
  3. 3. The only mammals capable of sustained flight. They use echolocation to navigate and find food.
  4. 4. Wild pigs known for their large, upward-curving tusks. They are native to Africa.
  5. 5. Male peafowls known for their colorful and expansive tail feathers, which they display during courtship.
  6. 9. Ray Large rays known for their wing-like pectoral fins. They are filter feeders and often swim near the ocean's surface.
  7. 10. Slow-moving tree-dwelling mammals known for hanging upside down from branches. They have a slow metabolism.
  8. 15. Panda Mammals native to the eastern Himalayas. Not closely related to giant pandas, but share the name due to their bamboo diet.