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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Creature e i loro comportamenti

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

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

scimpanzè

scimpanzè

Ex: Despite their close genetic relationship to humans , chimpanzees face numerous threats in the wild , including habitat loss and disease outbreaks .Nonostante la loro stretta relazione genetica con gli umani, gli **scimpanzé** affrontano numerose minacce in natura, tra cui la perdita di habitat e le epidemie.
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to purr
[Verbo]

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

fusare

fusare

Ex: The kitten nestled against its mother 's side , purring gently as it nursed , comforted by her presence .Il gattino si è accoccolato contro il fianco della madre, **fusa** dolcemente mentre poppava, confortato dalla sua presenza.
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yak
[sostantivo]

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 .Lo **yak** è una parte integrante della cultura tibetana, spesso presente nel folklore e nell'arte locale.
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mussel
[sostantivo]

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

mitili

mitili

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

to make a loud, harsh scream suddenly

strillare, urlare

strillare, urlare

Ex: Sarah screeched in surprise when she found a spider crawling on her arm .Sarah **urlò** per la sorpresa quando trovò un ragno che le strisciava sul braccio.
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predatory
[aggettivo]

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

predatore

predatore

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

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

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migratory
[aggettivo]

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

migratorio, migrante

migratorio, migrante

Ex: The conservation efforts aim to protect the habitats of endangered migratory fish species.Le farfalle monarca seguono un percorso **migratorio** attraverso il Nord America.
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territorial
[aggettivo]

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

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carnivorous
[aggettivo]

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

carnivoro

carnivoro

Ex: Some species of birds , like eagles and hawks , are carnivorous and hunt small mammals and birds .Alcune specie di uccelli, come aquile e falchi, sono **carnivore** e cacciano piccoli mammiferi e uccelli.
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herbivorous
[aggettivo]

(of an animal) solely feeding on plants

erbivoro

erbivoro

Ex: Caterpillars are herbivorous larvae that feed on the leaves of plants before metamorphosing into butterflies or moths .I bruchi sono larve **erbivore** che si nutrono delle foglie delle piante prima di trasformarsi in farfalle o falene.
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omnivorous
[aggettivo]

eating both animals and plants

onnivoro, che mangia sia animali che piante

onnivoro, che mangia sia animali che piante

Ex: The raccoon is an omnivorous mammal that opportunistically feeds on various food sources , including insects , small animals , fruits , and garbage .Il procione è un mammifero **onnivoro** che si nutre in modo opportunistico di varie fonti di cibo, tra cui insetti, piccoli animali, frutta e spazzatura.
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mimicry
[sostantivo]

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

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scavenger
[sostantivo]

an animal that eats trash, leftovers, or dead animals

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

a group of crows gathered together

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parliament
[sostantivo]

a large group of rooks or owls that gather together

un parlamento, un'assemblea

un parlamento, un'assemblea

Ex: A parliament of rooks nested in the tall trees by the riverbank .Un **parlamento** di corvi nidificava negli alberi alti sulla riva del fiume.
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aardvark
[sostantivo]

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

aardvark

aardvark

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platypus
[sostantivo]

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 .
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pangolin
[sostantivo]

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

pangolino

pangolino

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wolverine
[sostantivo]

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

ghiottone

ghiottone

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

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

predatore alfa, superpredatore

predatore alfa, superpredatore

Ex: Orcas are one of the few apex predators that hunt sharks.Le orche sono uno dei pochi **predatori apicali** che cacciano gli squali.
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