Animal vocabulary Grade 9

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Across
  1. 2. The soft hair that covers many mammals
  2. 4. A thick growth of hair around the neck of animals like lions or horses
  3. 6. The hard feet of animals like horses and deer
  4. 8. A loud, deep sound made by animals like lions to show power
  5. 9. A fold of skin where marsupials carry their young
  6. 10. A hard outer covering that protects animals like turtles and snails
  7. 12. Long, pointed teeth often used to catch or kill prey
  8. 14. A flexible, elongated limb used by animals like octopuses
  9. 18. Limb structures that allow birds, bats, and insects to fly
  10. 19. Small, flat plates that protect fish and reptiles
Down
  1. 1. The projecting part of an animal's face, including the nose and mouth
  2. 3. Coloring or patterns that help animals blend into their surroundings
  3. 5. Sensitive hairs that help animals detect nearby objects
  4. 7. A thick layer of fat found in whales and seals for insulation
  5. 9. The feathers that cover a bird’s body
  6. 11. An extension of the spine used for balance, communication, or defense
  7. 13. A hard, pointed mouthpart found on birds
  8. 15. Sharp, curved nails used for hunting or climbing
  9. 16. Organs that allow fish and some amphibians to breathe underwater
  10. 17. Branched horns found on male deer and related species