Across
- 3. cruelly: To cause pain or suffering to someone or something in a deliberate or heartless way.
- 5. A small shelter or house for dogs.
- 7. A type of bird, often with dark plumage, found in various regions around the world.
- 10. Hard, pointed growths on the heads of some animals, like goats or deer, used for defense or combat.
- 11. A structure made of metal bars or wire used to confine animals or birds.
- 12. A young horse, typically less than one year old.
- 13. A young cow or bull; also, the term for the young of certain other mammals like elephants and whales.
- 16. A high-pitched sound made by small animals, like mice or bats, often as a form of communication.
- 18. The short, high-pitched sounds made by birds, often as a form of communication.
- 19. The hard, pointed part of a bird's mouth used for eating, pecking, and grooming.
- 21. species A group of organisms at risk of extinction due to declining population numbers or threats to their habitat.
Down
- 1. A structure where bees live and work, producing honey and raising their young.
- 2. The sound made by a dog, usually as a form of communication or warning.
- 4. A loud, deep sound made by certain animals, like lions, often as a form of communication or expression of dominance.
- 6. The high-pitched sound made by a horse.
- 8. Lacking compassion or kindness, often causing unnecessary suffering or harm.
- 9. A low, guttural sound made by certain animals, such as pigs, often as a form of communication.
- 10. The hard, protective covering on the feet of certain animals like horses, cows, and deer.
- 11. The sharp, curved nails on the feet of some animals, used for gripping, digging, or attacking.
- 12. The flat appendages on the bodies of fish and some aquatic animals, used for swimming and balance.
- 14. The thick hair covering the bodies of some animals, providing warmth and protection.
- 15. A building where horses are kept and cared for.
- 17. A young cat, typically less than one year old.
- 20. The feet of an animal, particularly those with claws and pads, like cats or dogs.
- 22. A structure built by birds or other animals to hold their eggs and provide a safe place for their young.
