Wildlife & Conservation

active at night and resting during the day

Owls are nocturnal birds that hunt in the dark.

an animal that hunts and kills other animals for food

The lion is a powerful predator on the savannah.

an animal that is hunted and killed by another animal for food

The cheetah chased its prey across the plain.

an animal that eats mainly meat

The tiger is a carnivore that hunts alone.

an animal that eats only plants

The deer is a herbivore that grazes in the forest.

an animal that eats both plants and meat

The bear is an omnivore that eats berries and fish.

colouring or a pattern on an animal's body that helps it hide from predators

The insect's camouflage made it almost invisible on the leaf.

(of animals) to mate and produce young

Many species breed only once a year.

the condition of being kept in a place such as a zoo, unable to leave or move freely

The panda was born in captivity at the zoo.

(of animals) to move from one region to another according to the season

Thousands of birds migrate south every winter.

a person who illegally hunts or catches wild animals

Rangers caught the poacher near the reserve.

a long pointed tooth that sticks out of the mouth of some animals, such as elephants

The elephant's tusks are prized by poachers for their ivory.

a large group of animals, especially large mammals, that live and feed together

A herd of elephants crossed the river at dawn.

a group of wild animals, especially wolves, that hunt together

The wolves hunted in a pack under the moonlight.

a group of birds or sheep that move or feed together

A flock of flamingos flew over the wetland.

(of an animal) able to bite or sting and inject a poisonous substance

The venomous snake is common in this region.

no longer existing, because every member of the species has died out

The species has been extinct in the wild for over a decade.

the young of certain animals, such as lions, bears, or wolves

The lioness protected her cubs from danger.

a warm-blooded animal that feeds its young with milk and usually has hair or fur

The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.

a cold-blooded animal, such as a snake or lizard, that has scaly skin and lays eggs

Crocodiles are reptiles that live in rivers and swamps.

a member of the group of mammals that includes humans, monkeys, and apes

Chimpanzees are highly intelligent primates.

a small mammal with sharp front teeth used for gnawing, such as a rat or squirrel

Rats and squirrels are common types of rodent.

an animal that has a backbone, such as a fish, bird, or mammal

Fish were among the first vertebrates to evolve.

to tame a wild animal and breed it for human use

Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.

(of an animal) wild, especially having escaped from domestic life and returned to a wild state

A feral cat wandered through the abandoned building.

(of an animal) to move quietly and follow prey in order to catch it

The leopard stalked its prey silently through the grass.

a hole or tunnel dug in the ground by an animal such as a rabbit as a home

The rabbit disappeared quickly into its burrow.

(of an animal) to spend the winter in a state like deep sleep

Bears hibernate in caves during the cold winter months.