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Across
  1. 2. Sloths are slow-moving mammals that spend most of their lives hanging upside down in trees.
  2. 3. These black and white bears are bamboo eaters and are native to China.
  3. 6. Lions are large, carnivorous cats known for their majestic manes and as the "king of the jungle."
  4. 7. Turtles have a hard protective shell and move slowly on land but are graceful swimmers in the water.
  5. 10. These tiny birds can hover in mid-air and are known for their rapid wing movements.
  6. 12. Marsupials from Australia, kangaroos are known for hopping and carrying their young in a pouch.
  7. 13. These birds are excellent swimmers and waddle when they walk on land.
  8. 14. Butterflies undergo a transformation from caterpillar to beautiful, winged insect through metamorphosis.
Down
  1. 1. It is the largest land animal with a long trunk and big ears.
  2. 4. Dolphins are intelligent marine mammals known for their playful behavior.
  3. 5. Chameleons are reptiles known for their ability to change color to blend in with their surroundings.
  4. 8. Seal These large seals got their name from the male's large proboscis, resembling an elephant's trunk.
  5. 9. The cheetah is the fastest land animal, capable of reaching incredible speeds.
  6. 11. With its long neck and spotted coat, it's the tallest animal on Earth.
  7. 12. This cute, tree-dwelling marsupial is known for its fluffy ears and love for eucalyptus leaves.