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

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

poolwolf, witte wolf

poolwolf, witte wolf

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giraffe
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

giraffe, giraffe (zelfstandig naamwoord)

giraffe, giraffe (zelfstandig naamwoord)

Ex: Giraffes are iconic symbols of Africa 's wildlife , revered for their unique appearance and gentle demeanor .**Giraffen** zijn iconische symbolen van het Afrikaanse wild, vereerd om hun unieke uiterlijk en zachte gedrag.
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iguana
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

leguaan, hagedis leguaan

leguaan, hagedis leguaan

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hedgehog
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

egel, gewone egel

egel, gewone egel

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kangaroo
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

kangoeroe, wallaby

kangoeroe, wallaby

Ex: Kangaroos are herbivores , feeding on grasses , leaves , and shrubs found in their natural habitat .**Kangoeroes** zijn herbivoren, ze voeden zich met grassen, bladeren en struiken die in hun natuurlijke habitat worden gevonden.
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orangutan
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

orang-oetan, bosmens

orang-oetan, bosmens

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penguin
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

pinguïn, Antarctische vogel

pinguïn, Antarctische vogel

Ex: The penguin's black and white feathers provide camouflage in the water .De zwart-witte veren van de **pinguïn** zorgen voor camouflage in het water.
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polar bear
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ijsbeer, poolbeer

ijsbeer, poolbeer

Ex: Conservation efforts are underway to protect polar bear populations and ensure their survival in the face of environmental challenges .Er worden inspanningen geleverd om de populaties van **ijsberen** te beschermen en hun overleving te verzekeren in het licht van milieu-uitdagingen.
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red deer
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

edelhert, rood hert

edelhert, rood hert

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red squirrel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

rode eekhoorn, klein zoogdier met roodbruine vacht

rode eekhoorn, klein zoogdier met roodbruine vacht

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antler
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

gewei, hertengewei

gewei, hertengewei

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beak
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the hard or pointed part of a bird's mouth

snavel, vogelsnavel

snavel, vogelsnavel

Ex: The beak of the pelican is long and can hold a surprising amount of water .De **snavel** van de pelikaan is lang en kan een verrassende hoeveelheid water bevatten.
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claw
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

klauw, nagel

klauw, nagel

Ex: The tiger ’s powerful claws made it an excellent hunter .De krachtige **klauwen** van de tijger maakten hem een uitstekende jager.
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feather
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

veer, dons

veer, dons

Ex: The Native American headdress was adorned with colorful eagle feathers, symbolizing courage and honor .De hoofdtooi van de Indiaan was versierd met kleurrijke adelaars**veren**, die moed en eer symboliseerden.
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fur
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

vacht,  bont

vacht, bont

Ex: The fox 's fur gleamed under the sunlight as it darted through the forest .De **vacht** van de vos glinsterde in het zonlicht terwijl hij door het bos schoot.
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hoof
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

hoef, poot

hoef, poot

Ex: The pony 's hooves were shiny after being polished .De **hoeven** van het pony'tje waren glanzend na het polijsten.
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mane
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

manen, halshaar

manen, halshaar

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paw
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

poot, klauw

poot, klauw

Ex: The fox carefully placed its injured paw on the ground as it limped through the forest .De vos zette voorzichtig zijn gewonde **poot** op de grond terwijl hij door het bos liep te hinken.
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tail
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

staart, dierenstaart

staart, dierenstaart

Ex: The peacock proudly displays its colorful tail feathers.De pauw toont trots zijn kleurrijke **staart**veren.
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tusk
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

slagtand, tand

slagtand, tand

Ex: The tusks of the narwhal , often mistaken for unicorn horns , have inspired myths and legends for centuries .De **slagtanden** van de narwal, vaak verward met eenhoornhoorns, hebben eeuwenlang mythen en legendes geïnspireerd.
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whisker
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

snorhaar, vibrissae

snorhaar, vibrissae

Ex: The squirrel's whiskers brushed against the bark as it climbed the tree.De **snorharen** van de eekhoorn raakten de schors aan terwijl hij in de boom klom.
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flamingo
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

flamingo, roze flamingo

flamingo, roze flamingo

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ostrich
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

struisvogel, een snelle en grote vogel die niet kan vliegen

struisvogel, een snelle en grote vogel die niet kan vliegen

Ex: Children were excited to see an ostrich at the zoo during their field trip .De kinderen waren opgewonden om een **struisvogel** te zien in de dierentuin tijdens hun schoolreisje.
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duck
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

eend, gans

eend, gans

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parrot
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

papegaai, parkiet

papegaai, parkiet

Ex: He bought a talking parrot that could repeat basic phrases .Hij kocht een sprekende **papegaai** die basiszinnen kon herhalen.
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shark
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

haai, haaivis

haai, haaivis

Ex: The shark's sharp teeth help it catch and eat its prey .De scherpe tanden van de **haai** helpen hem zijn prooi te vangen en op te eten.
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mosquito
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

mug, steekmug

mug, steekmug

Ex: We used citronella candles to keep mosquitoes away during our outdoor picnic .We gebruikten citronellakaarsen om **muggen** weg te houden tijdens onze buitenpicknick.
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frog
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

kikker, pad

kikker, pad

Ex: The children watched a frog hop across the garden path .De kinderen keken naar een **kikker** die over het tuinpad sprong.
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donkey
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

ezel, dienaar

ezel, dienaar

Ex: The old barn housed a content group of donkeys, providing a picturesque rural scene .De oude schuur huisvestte een tevreden groep **ezels**, wat een schilderachtig landelijk tafereel opleverde.
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species
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

soort, soorten

soort, soorten

Ex: The monarch butterfly is a species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year .De monarchvlinder is een **soort** vlinder die elk jaar duizenden kilometers migreert.
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wildlife
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

wildleven, fauna

wildleven, fauna

Ex: The government has enacted laws to protect local wildlife.De regering heeft wetten uitgevaardigd om de lokale **wildlife** te beschermen.
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