Animals

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Across
  1. 2. – A gelatinous drifter, this creature lacks a brain but pulsates rhythmically through the ocean.
  2. 5. – A nocturnal folivore, it subsists almost exclusively on eucalyptus, an energy-poor diet.
  3. 7. – Its oscillating gait and prehensile tongue make it a master at reaching the most inaccessible foliage.
  4. 13. – An endemic marsupial, it propels itself with powerful hind limbs and nurtures its young in a ventral pouch.
  5. 15. – A raptor with unparalleled visual acuity, it soars effortlessly, a symbol of dominion.
  6. 17. – A sentry-like forager, it stands upright, scanning for aerial threats while others dig for food.
  7. 18. – The fleet-footed avian, it compensates for its flightlessness with sprint velocities rivaling small cars.
  8. 19. – A treetop recluse, it moves with deliberate sluggishness, cultivating algae on its fur.
  9. 20. – This flightless navigator of subzero waters exhibits tobogganing behavior across icy terrain.
Down
  1. 1. – The epitome of acceleration, this feline boasts semi-retractable claws for enhanced traction.
  2. 3. – This social feline rules the savanna, its resonant roar carrying across kilometers.
  3. 4. – A canine strategist, it thrives in hierarchical packs, communicating through melodic howls.
  4. 6. – This semiaquatic behemoth basks in rivers, secreting a natural sunblock to protect its hide.
  5. 8. – A chromatic marvel, this reptile adjusts its hues through iridophores, blending with nature.
  6. 9. – A solitary predator with camouflaging stripes, this feline is revered in myths and feared in jungles.
  7. 10. – A solitary herbivore, it subsists on a monotonous diet of fibrous stalks and is a conservation icon.
  8. 11. – A stealthy ambush predator with a nictitating membrane, it is older than the dinosaurs.
  9. 12. – A cartilaginous creature with electroreceptive abilities, it has glided through oceans since prehistoric times.
  10. 14. – This colossal mammal is known for its dexterous trunk, wrinkled grey skin, and a memory that outlives generations.
  11. 16. – This cephalopod possesses a beak-like mouth, ink defense, and distributed intelligence.