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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Criaturas y sus comportamientos

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
chimpanzee
[Sustantivo]

an intelligent ape, with mainly black fur, which has no tail and is native to the forests of western and central Africa

chimpancé

chimpancé

Ex: Despite their close genetic relationship to humans , chimpanzees face numerous threats in the wild , including habitat loss and disease outbreaks .A pesar de su estrecha relación genética con los humanos, los **chimpancés** enfrentan numerosas amenazas en la naturaleza, incluida la pérdida de hábitat y los brotes de enfermedades.
to purr
[Verbo]

(of cats) to make a prolonged low sound as a sign of content

ronronear

ronronear

Ex: The kitten nestled against its mother 's side , purring gently as it nursed , comforted by her presence .El gatito se acurrucó contra el costado de su madre, **ronroneando** suavemente mientras amamantaba, reconfortado por su presencia.
yak
[Sustantivo]

a large wild ox with shaggy coat and long horns that is domesticated in Tibet

yak

yak

Ex: The yak is an integral part of Tibetan culture , often featured in local folklore and art .El **yak** es una parte integral de la cultura tibetana, a menudo presente en el folclore y el arte local.
mussel
[Sustantivo]

a type of bivalve mollusk, living in marine or freshwater environments, often attached to rocks or other surfaces

mejillón

mejillón

Ex: Mussels are common in coastal tidal pools .
to screech
[Verbo]

to make a loud, harsh scream suddenly

chillar, gritar

chillar, gritar

Ex: Sarah screeched in surprise when she found a spider crawling on her arm .Sarah **gritó** de sorpresa cuando encontró una araña arrastrándose por su brazo.
predatory
[Adjetivo]

(of wild animals) hunting, killing, and feeding on other animals for survival

depredador, predador

depredador, predador

Ex: The owl 's predatory gaze followed the movement of a mouse on the forest floor .
camouflage
[Sustantivo]

the action of hiding the identity or presence of something by altering its appearance

migratory
[Adjetivo]

(of animals or birds) moving from one place to another, often with the changing seasons

migratorio

migratorio

Ex: The conservation efforts aim to protect the habitats of endangered migratory fish species.Las mariposas monarca siguen una ruta **migratoria** a través de América del Norte.
territorial
[Adjetivo]

(of animals) protective of a specific area, space, or domain, often showing aggression or vigilance toward intruders

carnivorous
[Adjetivo]

(of plants or animals) feeding on the meat or flesh of other animals

carnívoro

carnívoro

Ex: Some species of birds , like eagles and hawks , are carnivorous and hunt small mammals and birds .Algunas especies de aves, como las águilas y los halcones, son **carnívoras** y cazan pequeños mamíferos y aves.
herbivorous
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal) solely feeding on plants

herbívoro

herbívoro

Ex: Caterpillars are herbivorous larvae that feed on the leaves of plants before metamorphosing into butterflies or moths .Las orugas son larvas **herbívoras** que se alimentan de las hojas de las plantas antes de transformarse en mariposas o polillas.
omnivorous
[Adjetivo]

eating both animals and plants

omnívoro

omnívoro

Ex: The raccoon is an omnivorous mammal that opportunistically feeds on various food sources , including insects , small animals , fruits , and garbage .El mapache es un mamífero **omnívoro** que se alimenta de manera oportunista de diversas fuentes de alimento, incluyendo insectos, pequeños animales, frutas y basura.
mimicry
[Sustantivo]

the similarity of one animal species to another species or to elements of its environment, providing camouflage or protection from predators

scavenger
[Sustantivo]

an animal that eats trash, leftovers, or dead animals

Ex: Crows can be scavengers, feeding on discarded food .
murder
[Sustantivo]

a group of crows gathered together

parliament
[Sustantivo]

a large group of rooks or owls that gather together

un parlamento, una asamblea

un parlamento, una asamblea

Ex: A parliament of rooks nested in the tall trees by the riverbank .Un **parlamento** de grajos anidaba en los altos árboles junto a la orilla del río.
aardvark
[Sustantivo]

a nocturnal, burrowing mammal native to Africa, with a long snout and tongue, feeding mainly on ants and termites

cerdo hormiguero

cerdo hormiguero

platypus
[Sustantivo]

a semiaquatic mammal native to eastern Australia, notable for its duck-like bill, webbed feet, and ability to lay eggs

Ex: Platypuses are mostly nocturnal and elusive in the wild .
pangolin
[Sustantivo]

a nocturnal mammal covered in hard, overlapping scales, feeding primarily on ants and termites, and capable of curling into a protective ball

pangolín

pangolín

wolverine
[Sustantivo]

a wild, solitary, strong, and resilient mammal with brown fur and a long tail, typically found in cold regions of northern Eurasia, Europe, and North America

glotón

glotón

Ex: A wolverine was spotted roaming the snowy forest .
apex predator
[Sustantivo]

an animal at the top of a food chain that has no natural predators

depredador ápice, superdepredador

depredador ápice, superdepredador

Ex: Orcas are one of the few apex predators that hunt sharks.Las orcas son uno de los pocos **depredadores ápice** que cazan tiburones.
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