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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Créatures et leurs comportements

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

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

chimpanzé

chimpanzé

Ex: Despite their close genetic relationship to humans , chimpanzees face numerous threats in the wild , including habitat loss and disease outbreaks .Malgré leur étroite relation génétique avec les humains, les **chimpanzés** sont confrontés à de nombreuses menaces dans la nature, notamment la perte d'habitat et les épidémies.
to purr
[verbe]

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

ronronner

ronronner

Ex: The kitten nestled against its mother 's side , purring gently as it nursed , comforted by her presence .Le chaton s'est blotti contre le côté de sa mère, **ronronnant** doucement tout en tétant, réconforté par sa présence.
yak
[nom]

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

yack

yack

Ex: The yak is an integral part of Tibetan culture , often featured in local folklore and art .Le **yak** est une partie intégrante de la culture tibétaine, souvent présent dans le folklore et l'art locaux.
mussel
[nom]

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

moule

moule

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

to make a loud, harsh scream suddenly

hurler, glapir

hurler, glapir

Ex: Sarah screeched in surprise when she found a spider crawling on her arm .Sarah **poussa un cri perçant** de surprise lorsqu'elle trouva une araignée rampant sur son bras.
predatory
[Adjectif]

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

prédateur

prédateur

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

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

migratory
[Adjectif]

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

migrateur

migrateur

Ex: The conservation efforts aim to protect the habitats of endangered migratory fish species.Les papillons monarques suivent un chemin **migratoire** à travers l'Amérique du Nord.
territorial
[Adjectif]

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

carnivorous
[Adjectif]

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

carnivore

carnivore

Ex: Some species of birds , like eagles and hawks , are carnivorous and hunt small mammals and birds .Certaines espèces d'oiseaux, comme les aigles et les faucons, sont **carnivores** et chassent les petits mammifères et les oiseaux.
herbivorous
[Adjectif]

(of an animal) solely feeding on plants

herbivore

herbivore

Ex: Caterpillars are herbivorous larvae that feed on the leaves of plants before metamorphosing into butterflies or moths .Les chenilles sont des larves **herbivores** qui se nourrissent des feuilles des plantes avant de se métamorphoser en papillons ou en mites.
omnivorous
[Adjectif]

eating both animals and plants

omnivore

omnivore

Ex: The raccoon is an omnivorous mammal that opportunistically feeds on various food sources , including insects , small animals , fruits , and garbage .Le raton laveur est un mammifère **omnivore** qui se nourrit de manière opportuniste de diverses sources de nourriture, y compris des insectes, des petits animaux, des fruits et des ordures.
mimicry
[nom]

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

an animal that eats trash, leftovers, or dead animals

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

a group of crows gathered together

a large group of rooks or owls that gather together

un parlement, une assemblée

un parlement, une assemblée

Ex: A parliament of rooks nested in the tall trees by the riverbank .Un **parlement** de freux nichait dans les grands arbres au bord de la rivière.

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

cochon de terre

cochon de terre

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 .

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

pangolin

pangolin

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

glouton

glouton

Ex: A wolverine was spotted roaming the snowy forest .

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

prédateur alpha, superprédateur

prédateur alpha, superprédateur

Ex: Orcas are one of the few apex predators that hunt sharks.Les orques sont l'un des rares **prédateurs apex** qui chassent les requins.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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