Animals

2. The tallest animal on land with a very long neck and long legs.
3. A sea animal like a dolphin but smaller and rounder.
5. A black-and-white bird that cannot fly but swims very well in cold oceans.
6. A word used to describe all the animals living in a certain place.
8. A book in the Old Testament written after the fall of Jerusalem, expressing deep sorrow and prayers for hope.
9. The world’s largest bird that cannot fly but can run very fast.
12. A large tan-colored wild cat also known as a mountain lion or puma.
13. A long-necked animal from South America often used to carry loads or for its wool.
16. A strange animal from Australia that lays eggs, has a bill like a duck, and swims in rivers.
17. A large, green lizard that lives in warm places and eats plants.
18. A small animal with a long tail that can play dead when it feels scared.
21. A wild dog that lives in North America and howls at night.
22. A slow-moving reptile that lives on land and carries its shell on its back.
23. Animals that have a backbone or spine.

1. A lizard that can change the color of its skin to blend in with its surroundings.
4. A book in the Old Testament that tells about the prophet Jeremiah and his messages from God.
7. A small animal with a hard shell that can roll into a ball for protection.
10. An animal from Australia that hops on strong back legs and carries its baby in a pouch.
11. A strong, spotted big cat that lives in the forests of Central and South America.
12. A smart animal that looks like a small ape and is closely related to humans.
13. A big cat with yellow fur and black spots that climbs trees and moves quietly.
14. A large, thick-skinned animal with one or two horns on its nose.
15. A small animal with a bushy tail that climbs trees and eats nuts.
19. A small animal covered with sharp quills it uses for protection.
20. Small flying insects that bite and can make you itchy.