Animal Vocabulary

4. under threat of not existing anymore; dying out
5. hard, pointed part which grows on top of an animal’s head
9. member of the group of animals including monkeys, apes and humans
10. set of animals or plants that are similar to each other and can breed together
12. something which happens suddenly and with a very obvious effect
13. capturing and killing animals illegally
14. a type of scientist who studies animals

1. underwater areas made of a rock-like substance created by small sea animals
2. animals that lay eggs and use the sun to keep their bodies warm
3. the destruction of forests by cutting down trees
6. habitat region in which animals or plants normally live
7. animal or plant remains preserved in rock for a very long time
8. animals which are fed milk produced by their mother and are not born from an egg
11. the situation where something doesn't exist any more