Across
- 5. large, migratory deer species; adapted to cold, northern climates
- 6. small jumping insect; powerful hind legs; long antennae; black or brown color
- 8. leaping insects; belong to the order Orthoptera; powerful hind legs; like a cricket
- 10. similar to a snail; visible external shell; mollusk
- 12. small; slow-moving mollusks; typically known for their coiled/spiral shaped shells
- 14. long haired, large, sturdy bovine animals; native to the Himalayas and Central Asia
- 15. a type of shellfish characterized by a soft body encased within a hinged, two-part shell, known as valves
- 17. unique cat-like carnivores; found in Madagascar
- 18. wading birds; closely related to herons; longs necks, legs, and bills
- 20. small, unique marine fish characterized by their boxy or cuboid body shape formed by fused, bony plates
- 21. small, emongated, segmented invertebrate; lives in soil
- 25. HIGHLY venomous snake belonging to the genus Oxyuranus; found in Australia
- 27. segmented, parasitic worms known for their blood-sucking habits; has suckers for attachment and movement
- 28. large African antelopes with a distinctive appearance
- 30. small, stout-bodied rodents; short tails; distinctive cheek pouches
- 32. a castrated male bovine (cattle); has been trained as a draft animal; typically used for pulling heavy loads
- 33. distinctive, medium sized birds known for their black and white plumage
- 34. large white Atlantic seabirds
- 35. small; squirrel sized New World monkeys; known for long tails and vibrant fur
- 37. small, oily fish, typically 6-12 inches long; belongs to the herring family
- 39. large, woolly mammals; related to camels, but without humps; could be confused with an alpaca
- 40. venomous; ray-finned fish known for their striking appearance; predatory habits
- 43. slender, long-legged mammals; reddish brown coat; white underside; white-tipped tails
- 48. slender bodies; large mouthes and sharp teeth; bioluminescent lure on their chin to attract prey; fish
- 50. a type of cusk eel; elongated body; firm, white, flaky flesh
Down
- 1. small, nocturnal possum; flies around using skin between legs as wings
- 2. small, burrowing mammals; distinctive, cylindrical body shape, short tail, and velvety fur
- 3. small-medium sized; dog-like canids; primarily found in 'Africa and Eurasia
- 4. smooth, glossy scales; diverse color patterns including bands, blotches, or spots
- 5. bright orange fish with 3 white stripes
- 6. lobe-finned fish that were once thought to be extinct
- 7. group of vibrant, medium sized parrots; colorful plumage; specialized diet of nectar and pollen
- 9. unique, flattened, bullet-like shape; enormous size; heaviest bony fish in the world
- 11. decapod crustaceans (10 legs); pair of claws; has a hard, protective shell
- 13. small, sticky birds; distinctive, colorful beaks and bright orange feet
- 16. cylindrical body with an oral disc surrounded by tentacles; lives in water, mainly deep areas
- 19. amphibian; primarily a lime green color; when predators approach, it shrinks it's organs; can turn translucent 2wds
- 22. large marine mammals
- 23. large; wading birds; pink plumage; long legs and curved necks
- 24. slow moving mammals
- 26. large, stout-bodied insects; known for their loud buzzing sounds
- 27. small, furry rodents; related to voles and muskrats
- 29. aquatic; mostly marine mammals; streamlined bodies; blubber layers
- 31. male duck
- 36. amphibians, slender bodies, short legs, and long tails; often resembling a cross between a lizard and a frog
- 38. large, impressive members of the deer family
- 40. long tails; large eyes; pointed snouts; usually have ringed tails
- 41. a type of wild goat; known for it's large, curved horns; can thrive in mountainous terrain
- 42. Small, rodent like ungulates
- 44. small medium sized marsupial, closely ralated to kangaroos
- 45. medium sized members of the dog family; slender build; long snout; bushy, black tipped tail
- 46. venomous snake; distinct hollow fangs used to inject venom
- 47. marine invertebrate animals; often colonial; build reef structures
- 49. medium-sized birds of prey; sharp eyesight; hooked beaks; powerful talons