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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminare) - Animali e parti di animali

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
Arctic wolf
[sostantivo]

a subspecies of the gray wolf adapted to survive in the harsh Arctic regions of North America

lupo artico

lupo artico

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giraffe
[sostantivo]

a tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur

giraffa

giraffa

Ex: Giraffes are iconic symbols of Africa 's wildlife , revered for their unique appearance and gentle demeanor .Le **giraffe** sono simboli iconici della fauna africana, venerate per il loro aspetto unico e il comportamento gentile.
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iguana
[sostantivo]

a large herbivorous reptilian of the lizard family with a dorsal crest, which lives in tropical areas of America

iguana

iguana

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hedgehog
[sostantivo]

a small mammal that is active at night, which is covered with spines and can roll itself while attacked

riccio

riccio

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kangaroo
[sostantivo]

a large Australian animal with a long tail and two strong legs that moves by leaping, female of which can carry its babies in its stomach pocket which is called a pouch

canguro

canguro

Ex: Kangaroos are herbivores , feeding on grasses , leaves , and shrubs found in their natural habitat .I **canguri** sono erbivori, nutrendosi di erbe, foglie e arbusti trovati nel loro habitat naturale.
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orangutan
[sostantivo]

a large ape with a red coat and long arms that lives in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, the male of which develops a throat pouch

orangutan

orangutan

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penguin
[sostantivo]

a large black-and-white seabird that lives in the Antarctic, and can not fly but uses its wings for swimming

pinguino

pinguino

Ex: The penguin's black and white feathers provide camouflage in the water .Le piume bianche e nere del **pinguino** forniscono mimetismo in acqua.
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polar bear
[sostantivo]

a large white bear which lives in the North Pole and is well-adapted to its icy environment

orso polare

orso polare

Ex: Conservation efforts are underway to protect polar bear populations and ensure their survival in the face of environmental challenges .Sono in corso sforzi di conservazione per proteggere le popolazioni di **orsi polari** e garantirne la sopravvivenza di fronte alle sfide ambientali.
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red deer
[sostantivo]

a large and majestic deer species found in various habitats across Europe, Asia, and North Africa

cervo rosso, cervo nobile

cervo rosso, cervo nobile

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red squirrel
[sostantivo]

a small mammal with a reddish-brown coat, tufted ears, and a long, bushy tail, known for its agility and arboreal lifestyle

scoiattolo rosso, piccolo mammifero con mantello rossiccio

scoiattolo rosso, piccolo mammifero con mantello rossiccio

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antler
[sostantivo]

any of the pair of branched horns that grow annually on the head of an adult animal, typically a male one, from the deer family

corno

corno

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beak
[sostantivo]

the hard or pointed part of a bird's mouth

becco

becco

Ex: The beak of the pelican is long and can hold a surprising amount of water .Il **becco** del pellicano è lungo e può contenere una quantità sorprendente di acqua.
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claw
[sostantivo]

a sharp and curved nail on the toe of an animal or a bird

artiglio

artiglio

Ex: The tiger ’s powerful claws made it an excellent hunter .I potenti **artigli** della tigre la rendevano un'eccellente cacciatrice.
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feather
[sostantivo]

any of the light and soft parts covering the body of a bird

piuma

piuma

Ex: The Native American headdress was adorned with colorful eagle feathers, symbolizing courage and honor .Il copricapo dei nativi americani era adornato con **piume** di aquila colorate, simbolo di coraggio e onore.
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fur
[sostantivo]

the thick, soft hair that grows on the body of some animals such as cats, dogs, etc.

pelliccia

pelliccia

Ex: The fox 's fur gleamed under the sunlight as it darted through the forest .La **pelliccia** della volpe brillava sotto la luce del sole mentre si muoveva velocemente attraverso la foresta.
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hoof
[sostantivo]

the horny and hard part at the end of a limb of a mammal, such as a horse

zoccolo

zoccolo

Ex: The pony 's hooves were shiny after being polished .Gli **zoccoli** del pony erano lucidi dopo essere stati lucidati.
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mane
[sostantivo]

hair that grows on the neck of an animal such as a horse, lion, etc.

criniera

criniera

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paw
[sostantivo]

an animal's foot that typically has a combination of nails, claws, fur, and pads

zampa

zampa

Ex: The fox carefully placed its injured paw on the ground as it limped through the forest .La volpe ha posato con cura la sua **zampa** ferita a terra mentre zoppicava attraverso la foresta.
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tail
[sostantivo]

the part of the body of an animal, a bird or a fish that sticks out at the back, which can move

coda

coda

Ex: The peacock proudly displays its colorful tail feathers.Il pavone mostra con orgoglio le sue piume colorate della **coda**.
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tusk
[sostantivo]

each of the curved pointy teeth of some animals such as elephants, boars, etc., especially one that stands out from the closed mouth

zanna

zanna

Ex: The tusks of the narwhal , often mistaken for unicorn horns , have inspired myths and legends for centuries .Le **zanne** del narvalo, spesso scambiate per corni di unicorno, hanno ispirato miti e leggende per secoli.
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whisker
[sostantivo]

any of the long, stiff hairs that grow on the face of a cat, mouse, etc.

baffo

baffo

Ex: The squirrel's whiskers brushed against the bark as it climbed the tree.I **baffi** dello scoiattolo sfiorarono la corteccia mentre si arrampicava sull'albero.
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flamingo
[sostantivo]

a large aquatic bird with long legs and neck, pink plumage and a broad bill curved downward that lives near warm waters

fenicottero

fenicottero

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ostrich
[sostantivo]

a fast and large bird that is flightless and has long legs and a long neck, native to Africa

struzzo

struzzo

Ex: Children were excited to see an ostrich at the zoo during their field trip .I bambini erano entusiasti di vedere uno **struzzo** allo zoo durante la loro gita scolastica.
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duck
[sostantivo]

a bird with short legs and a wide beak that naturally lives near or on water or is kept by humans for its eggs, meat, or feathers

anatra

anatra

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parrot
[sostantivo]

a tropical bird with bright colors and a curved beak that can be trained to mimic human speech

pappagallo

pappagallo

Ex: He bought a talking parrot that could repeat basic phrases .Ha comprato un **pappagallo** parlante che poteva ripetere frasi di base.
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shark
[sostantivo]

‌a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and very sharp teeth

selachimorpha, squalo

selachimorpha, squalo

Ex: The shark's sharp teeth help it catch and eat its prey .I denti affilati dello **squalo** lo aiutano a catturare e mangiare la sua preda.
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mosquito
[sostantivo]

a flying insect that bites people and animals and feeds on their blood

culicidae, zanzara

culicidae, zanzara

Ex: We used citronella candles to keep mosquitoes away during our outdoor picnic .Abbiamo usato candele alla citronella per tenere lontane le **zanzare** durante il nostro picnic all'aperto.
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frog
[sostantivo]

a small green animal with smooth skin, long legs for jumping and no tail, that lives both in water and on land

rana

rana

Ex: The children watched a frog hop across the garden path .I bambini hanno guardato una **rana** saltellare attraverso il sentiero del giardino.
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donkey
[sostantivo]

an animal that is like a horse but has shorter legs and longer ears, and is used for carrying things and riding

asino

asino

Ex: The old barn housed a content group of donkeys, providing a picturesque rural scene .Il vecchio fienile ospitava un gruppo felice di **asini**, offrendo una scena rurale pittoresca.
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species
[sostantivo]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

specie

specie

Ex: The monarch butterfly is a species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year .La farfalla monarca è una **specie** di farfalla che migra per migliaia di miglia ogni anno.
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wildlife
[sostantivo]

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

fauna

fauna

Ex: The government has enacted laws to protect local wildlife.Il governo ha emanato leggi per proteggere la **fauna selvatica** locale.
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