Across
- 2. Massive constrictor snake inhabiting South American waterways.
- 5. Omnivore with dexterous front paws and adaptable, nocturnal habits.
- 7. Social big cat that hunts cooperatively in prides; apex predator.
- 10. Gentle, slow-moving aquatic herbivore also called a "sea cow," grazes on sea grasses.
- 11. Flightless seabird adapted to cold waters and efficient swimming.
- 12. Powerful raptor with excellent vision that hunts from the air.
- 13. Tall herbivore with a long neck for browsing treetops.
- 15. Large deer species with broad antlers, found in northern forests.
- 16. Dragon: Large monitor lizard and top predator on some Indonesian islands.
- 17. Small-to-medium omnivore known for cunning behavior and adaptability.
- 21. Black-and-white bear that mainly eats bamboo and is a global conservation symbol.
- 22. Marine mammal adapted to water with flippers and blubber for insulation.
- 25. Heavy, horned herbivore often threatened by poaching.
- 28. Large bird with ornate tail feathers used in courtship displays.
- 29. Rodent with sharp quills used defensively against predators.
- 31. Fox: Cold-adapted fox with seasonal coat color changes for camouflage.
- 34. Striped herd herbivore whose patterning may deter predators or insects.
- 36. Large semi-aquatic herbivore with massive jaws and territorial behavior.
- 37. Large omnivore with varied diets and strong physical power.
- 40. Reptile with a protective shell; many species are long-lived.
- 41. Fast raptor specialized for high-speed aerial hunting.
- 42. Intelligent marine mammal known for playfulness and complex communication.
Down
- 1. Slow-moving tree-dweller with low metabolism and long claws.
- 3. Strong, fast herbivore domesticated for transport and work.
- 4. Large gentle primate living in family groups with mostly vegetarian diets.
- 6. Tiny bird with hovering flight and rapid wingbeats for nectar feeding.
- 8. Marsupial that moves by hopping and carries young in a pouch.
- 9. Rodent that builds dams and lodges, shaping freshwater ecosystems.
- 14. Wading bird with pink plumage from its diet and long-legged stance.
- 18. Playful semi-aquatic carnivore known for tool use and social behaviors.
- 19. Large marine mammal; some species are filter-feeders, others are predators.
- 20. Largest land mammal with strong social bonds and long memory.
- 23. Highly social primate with tool use and complex cognition.
- 24. Social canid that hunts in packs with coordinated strategies.
- 26. The only flying mammal, many species use echolocation to hunt insects.
- 27. Tropical bird with a large colorful bill used for feeding and display.
- 30. Agile tree-dweller that stores nuts and has strong climbing skills.
- 32. Independent, agile predator valued for companionship and pest control.
- 33. Fastest land mammal, built for speed with a lightweight frame and powerful acceleration.
- 35. Armored mammal that rolls up or uses armor for protection.
- 38. Soft-bodied cephalopod with advanced problem-solving and camouflage.
- 39. Loyal, social carnivore often kept as a companion and trained for tasks.