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

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chimpanzee
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: Chimpanzees communicate through a variety of vocalizations, gestures, and facial expressions, forming close bonds within their social groups. 

Los chimpancés se comunican a través de una variedad de vocalizaciones, gestos y expresiones faciales, formando vínculos estrechos dentro de sus grupos sociales.

to purr
to purr
[Verbo]

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

ronronear

ronronear

Ex: Whenever he scratched behind her ears, the calico cat would purr loudly. 

Siempre que le rascaba detrás de las orejas, la gata calicó ronroneaba fuerte.

yak
yak
[Sustantivo]

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

yak

yak

Ex: A yak’s thick, shaggy coat protects it from the sub-zero temperatures found in the Himalayan region. 

El grueso y lanudo pelaje de un yak lo protege de las temperaturas bajo cero que se encuentran en la región del Himalaya.

mussel
mussel
[Sustantivo]

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

mejillón

mejillón

Ex: Freshwater mussels help filter and clean river water. 

Los mejillones de agua dulce ayudan a filtrar y limpiar el agua de los ríos.

to screech
to screech
[Verbo]

to make a loud, harsh scream suddenly

chillar, gritar

chillar, gritar

Ex: The parrot screeched whenever someone approached its cage. 

El loro chillaba cada vez que alguien se acercaba a su jaula.

predatory
predatory
[Adjetivo]

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

depredador, predador

depredador, predador

Ex: Predatory behavior in sharks helps maintain ocean balance. 

El comportamiento depredador de los tiburones ayuda a mantener el equilibrio oceánico.

camouflage
camouflage
[Sustantivo]

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

camuflaje, ocultación

camuflaje, ocultación

Ex: Gardeners apply camouflage techniques to protect plants from birds. 

Los jardineros aplican técnicas de camuflaje para proteger las plantas de los pájaros.

migratory
migratory
[Adjetivo]

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

migratorio

migratorio

Ex: Some fish are migratory, swimming upstream to spawn. 

Algunos peces son migratorios, nadando río arriba para desovar.

territorial
territorial
[Adjetivo]

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

territorial, protector del territorio

territorial, protector del territorio

Ex: The cat marked the yard with scent as a territorial warning. 

El gato marcó el patio con su olor como una advertencia territorial.

carnivorous
carnivorous
[Adjetivo]

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

carnívoro

carnívoro

Ex: Wolves are carnivorous mammals that hunt in packs for larger prey like deer and elk. 

Los lobos son mamíferos carnívoros que cazan en manada presas más grandes como ciervos y alces.

herbivorous
herbivorous
[Adjetivo]

(of an animal) solely feeding on plants

herbívoro

herbívoro

Ex: Deer are herbivorous animals commonly found in forests and grasslands, feeding on leaves, twigs, and grasses. 

Los ciervos son animales herbívoros que se encuentran comúnmente en bosques y praderas, alimentándose de hojas, ramitas y hierbas.

omnivorous
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
mimicry
[Sustantivo]

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

mimetismo, imitación

mimetismo, imitación

Ex: The fish's coloration is an example of mimicry that hides it from predators. 

La coloración del pez es un ejemplo de mimetismo que lo oculta de los depredadores.

scavenger
scavenger
[Sustantivo]

an animal that eats trash, leftovers, or dead animals

carroñero, basurero

carroñero, basurero

Ex: Scavengers help clean up dead animals in the forest. 

Los carroñeros ayudan a limpiar los animales muertos en el bosque.

murder
murder
[Sustantivo]

a group of crows gathered together

asesinato, homicidio

asesinato, homicidio

Ex: A murder of crows circled the old churchyard. 

Un asesinato de cuervos rodeó el viejo cementerio.

parliament
parliament
[Sustantivo]

a large group of rooks or owls that gather together

un parlamento, una asamblea

un parlamento, una asamblea

Ex: The eerie hoots of the parliament echoed through the night. 

Los espeluznantes ulular del parlamento resonaban en la noche.

aardvark
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

Ex: The zookeeper explained that the aardvark uses its long tongue to catch insects. 

El cuidador del zoológico explicó que el cerdo hormiguero usa su larga lengua para atrapar insectos.

platypus
platypus
[Sustantivo]

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

ornitorrinco, ornitorrinco

ornitorrinco, ornitorrinco

Ex: The zoo's platypus exhibit fascinated visitors with its unique appearance. 

La exhibición del ornitorrinco del zoológico fascinó a los visitantes con su apariencia única.

pangolin
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

Ex: Illegal trafficking has made the pangolin one of the most endangered mammals. 

El tráfico ilegal ha convertido al pangolín en uno de los mamíferos más amenazados.

wolverine
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: The thick fur of a wolverine helps it survive in cold climates. 

El glotón tiene un pelaje grueso que le ayuda a sobrevivir en climas fríos.

apex predator
apex predator
[Sustantivo]

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

depredador ápice, superdepredador

depredador ápice, superdepredador

Ex: Humans are sometimes viewed as apex predators due to their control over other species. 

A veces se considera a los humanos como depredadores ápice debido a su control sobre otras especies.

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