Chinese Zodiac Animals

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Across
  1. 3. I am very loyal and a great swimmer. I took a bath along the way.
  2. 4. I didn't fall in the river, I was pushed.
  3. 8. I rode on a raft across the river.
  4. 10. I took a break to eat and take a nap, so I finished in last place.
  5. 11. I hopped across some stones and onto a log to cross the river.
  6. 12. I am curious and smart and I love bananas. I am the ninth year.
Down
  1. 1. I fought strong currents so I am exhausted.
  2. 2. I scared the horse so I could slither forward and get sixth place.
  3. 5. The emperor asked me why I didn't win. I told him I stopped to help others.
  4. 6. I worked as a team with the monkey and the rooster to cross the river.
  5. 7. energetic
  6. 9. First in the Chinese Zodiac. Very smart but played dirty.
  7. 13. Tricked into second place. Carried two other animals on its back during the race.