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