VOCABULARY

3. sharp, curved nails on the feet or hands of some animals, used for gripping or tearing
6. the foot of an animal, especially one with claws or pads, such as a cat or dog
7. a small, flat, overlapping piece that covers the skin of fish, reptiles, and some other animals
8. bony structures on the heads of some animals
9. a long, pointed tooth, usually found in animals such as elephants, walruses, and boars
12. a hard, pointed projection from the head of an animal, such as a bull or rhinoceros
13. the flat, feathered part of a bird body.

1. to cut with a sharp object
2. animals that feed on the carcasses of dead animals
4. the long hair on the neck and head of some mammals, such as lions and horses
5. the hard, pointed mouthpart of a bird
9. the long, flexible nose of some animals used for brea
10. the hard, protective outer covering of some animals, such as turtles and snails
11. the illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals, often for commercial purposes