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a class of animals to which humans, cows, lions, etc. belong, have warm blood, fur or hair and typically produce milk to feed their young

mammifère

the activity of exchanging goods or services

commerce

an animal that feeds on the flesh of other animals

carnivore

(of an animal) fit to live with people and not afraid of them

apprivoisé

to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

traquer, guetter

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

habitat

a particular type of animal or plant that has typically been domesticated by people in a certain way

race

(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

hiberner

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

réserve ornithologique

a protected area of land or water that is set aside for the preservation and protection of natural habitats, wildlife, and plant species

réserve naturelle, zone protégée

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

en danger

a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

reptile

found only in small numbers so considered interesting or valuable

rare

originating in another country, particularly a tropical one

exotique

a framework made of metal bars or wires in which animals or birds can be kept

cage

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

prédateur

a structure that a bird makes for laying eggs or keeping the hatchlings in

nid

continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

permanent

a once-thriving town or community that has been abandoned or largely deserted, often due to economic or environmental factors

ville fantôme, bourg fantôme

extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

spectaculaire, époustouflant

a beautiful scene in the countryside that can be seen in one particular view

paysage

(of a volcano) currently showing signs of volcanic activity or having the potential to become active soon

actif, en activité

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

volcan

harsh, providing an environment where life or growth is difficult or impossible

inhospitalier

the latest or most advanced level of technology, design, or knowledge in a particular field

previously owned or used by someone else

d'occasion, second main

ready for being used or acquired

disponible

made by hand using traditional or artisanal methods rather than by automated or mass-production processes

fait main, artisanale

having never been used or worn before

neuf, tout neuf

the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

used to refer to the availability of a product or property for purchase, sale, or rental