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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
chimpanzee
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

chimpansee, mensachtige aap

chimpansee, mensachtige aap

Ex: Despite their close genetic relationship to humans , chimpanzees face numerous threats in the wild , including habitat loss and disease outbreaks .Ondanks hun nauwe genetische relatie met mensen, worden **chimpansees** in het wild geconfronteerd met talrijke bedreigingen, waaronder habitatverlies en ziekte-uitbraken.
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to purr
[werkwoord]

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

spinnen

spinnen

Ex: The kitten nestled against its mother 's side , purring gently as it nursed , comforted by her presence .Het kitten nestelde zich tegen de zijkant van zijn moeder, **spinnend** zachtjes terwijl het zoog, getroost door haar aanwezigheid.
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yak
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

yak, Tibetaanse os

yak, Tibetaanse os

Ex: The yak is an integral part of Tibetan culture , often featured in local folklore and art .De **yak** is een integraal onderdeel van de Tibetaanse cultuur, vaak te zien in lokale folklore en kunst.
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mussel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

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

to make a loud, harsh scream suddenly

gillen, schreeuwen

gillen, schreeuwen

Ex: Sarah screeched in surprise when she found a spider crawling on her arm .Sarah **gilde** van schrik toen ze een spin over haar arm zag kruipen.
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predatory
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

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

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

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migratory
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

migrerend, trekkend

migrerend, trekkend

Ex: The conservation efforts aim to protect the habitats of endangered migratory fish species.
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territorial
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

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carnivorous
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

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

vleesetend

vleesetend

Ex: Some species of birds , like eagles and hawks , are carnivorous and hunt small mammals and birds .Sommige vogelsoorten, zoals adelaars en haviken, zijn **carnivoor** en jagen op kleine zoogdieren en vogels.
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herbivorous
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of an animal) solely feeding on plants

herbivoor

herbivoor

Ex: Caterpillars are herbivorous larvae that feed on the leaves of plants before metamorphosing into butterflies or moths .Rupsen zijn **herbivore** larven die zich voeden met de bladeren van planten voordat ze veranderen in vlinders of motten.
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omnivorous
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

eating both animals and plants

omnivoor, zowel dieren als planten etend

omnivoor, zowel dieren als planten etend

Ex: The raccoon is an omnivorous mammal that opportunistically feeds on various food sources , including insects , small animals , fruits , and garbage .De wasbeer is een **omnivoor** zoogdier dat opportunistisch voedt op verschillende voedselbronnen, waaronder insecten, kleine dieren, fruit en afval.
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mimicry
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an animal that eats trash, leftovers, or dead animals

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

a group of crows gathered together

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parliament
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large group of rooks or owls that gather together

een parlement, een vergadering

een parlement, een vergadering

Ex: A parliament of rooks nested in the tall trees by the riverbank .Een **parlement** van roeken nestelde in de hoge bomen aan de rivieroever.
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aardvark
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

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platypus
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

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wolverine
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

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

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

toproofdier, superroofdier

toproofdier, superroofdier

Ex: Orcas are one of the few apex predators that hunt sharks.Orka's zijn een van de weinige **apex roofdieren** die op haaien jagen.
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