Land Animals Lesson 4 Crossword

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Across
  1. 4. A chemical common in male mammals that causes aggression in hyena cubs.
  2. 6. Lions that live in India. They are fewer in number than African lions and are smaller in size with shorter manes.
  3. 9. What we call the groups that hyenas form.
  4. 10. These tan cats have tabby-like streaks of black throughout their spotted coats and look a lot like a house cat.
  5. 12. One of the most dangerous animals in the world. Because of its speed, it is able to avoid most of the quick strikes of a snake.
  6. 14. This wild cat has a short tail, black tufts at the tips of the ears and a double pointed "beard."
  7. 15. This species of hyena has two populations: one in the southern parts of Africa and one in the northern parts.
  8. 20. The hyena that is native to northern Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
  9. 22. the name of the feliform family to which hyenas belong
  10. 23. the cat with the worst reputation for eating man
  11. 24. Feliforms that look and act a lot like long-nosed cats to this family.
  12. 25. the family to which all true cats belong
Down
  1. 1. This subfamily contains the "small" cats, like house cats and lynxes.
  2. 2. Members of this family live in underground tunnels, eating mostly beetles and other creatures that live in the dirt.
  3. 3. Unlike other cats, these animals form strong, supportive, and caring social groups that stick together and nurture one another.
  4. 5. This subfamily name comes from two Greek words that mean "thorn" and "claw." The cheetah is placed in this subfamily.
  5. 7. the only animal that can single-handedly attack and bring down a grown Asian elephant. A member of the subfamily Pantherinae.
  6. 8. Another name for meetkats.
  7. 10. This hyena has shaggy fur and pointed ears.
  8. 11. A social group of lions. It can have up to 40-50 members.
  9. 13. the killing of infants and other very young animals. The new top male in the new top male in the pride will do this to all cubs sired by the former top male.
  10. 16. A kind of relationship God designed that enables creatures to work and live together so all can benefit.
  11. 17. the "roaring" cats, like lions, tigers, jaguars, and leopards are placed in this subfamily
  12. 18. Animals that are not considered typical prey for other animals.
  13. 19. A chemical that makes skin and fur dark. The black panther's fur is black because of it.
  14. 21. A ferocious animal with the most powerful bite in the animal kingdom.