Across
- 2. long sharp teeth used by predators to bite and hold prey
- 6. a group of animals especially wolves or dogs that hunt together
- 8. light structures covering birds that help with flight and warmth
- 12. organs fish use to breathe underwater
- 13. a hole or tunnel in the ground where animals live or hide
- 14. colors or patterns that help animals blend into their surroundings
- 15. hard coverings on the feet of animals like horses deer and cows
- 16. a group of birds or sheep
- 17. body parts that allow birds and some animals to fly
- 18. a shelter where animals sleep or raise their young
- 19. the natural environment where an animal lives
- 21. an animal that is hunted and eaten by predators
- 22. seasonal movement of animals from one place to another
- 23. a structure built by birds or other animals to lay eggs and raise young
- 24. a large group of animals that live or move together
Down
- 1. the hard mouthpart of birds used for eating and grooming
- 3. hard plates covering animals like fish and reptiles
- 4. thick hair covering the bodies of many mammals that helps keep them warm
- 5. a strap or rope used to control or walk an animal usually a dog
- 7. an enclosure made of bars or wire used to keep animals inside
- 9. a long sleep some animals enter during winter to save energy
- 10. sharp curved nails used by animals for gripping hunting or defense
- 11. the rear extension of an animal’s body used for balance or communication
- 17. long stiff hairs on animals like cats that help them sense surroundings
- 20. the soft feet of animals like cats and dogs with pads and claws
- 21. an animal that hunts and eats other animals