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

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

chimpanzé, macaco antropoide

chimpanzé, macaco antropoide

Ex: Despite their close genetic relationship to humans , chimpanzees face numerous threats in the wild , including habitat loss and disease outbreaks .Apesar de sua estreita relação genética com os humanos, os **chimpanzés** enfrentam inúmeras ameaças na natureza, incluindo perda de habitat e surtos de doenças.
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to purr
[verbo]

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

ronronar

ronronar

Ex: The kitten nestled against its mother 's side , purring gently as it nursed , comforted by her presence .O gatinho aninhou-se ao lado de sua mãe, **ronronando** suavemente enquanto mamava, confortado por sua presença.
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yak
[substantivo]

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

iaque, boi tibetano

iaque, boi tibetano

Ex: The yak is an integral part of Tibetan culture , often featured in local folklore and art .O **yak** é uma parte integrante da cultura tibetana, frequentemente presente no folclore e na arte locais.
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mussel
[substantivo]

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
[verbo]

to make a loud, harsh scream suddenly

gritar, berrar

gritar, berrar

Ex: Sarah screeched in surprise when she found a spider crawling on her arm .Sarah **gritou** de surpresa quando encontrou uma aranha rastejando em seu braço.
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predatory
[adjetivo]

(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
[substantivo]

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

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migratory
[adjetivo]

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

migratório, migratório

migratório, migratório

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

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

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carnivorous
[adjetivo]

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

carnívoro

carnívoro

Ex: Some species of birds , like eagles and hawks , are carnivorous and hunt small mammals and birds .Algumas espécies de aves, como águias e falcões, são **carnívoras** e caçam pequenos mamíferos e aves.
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herbivorous
[adjetivo]

(of an animal) solely feeding on plants

herbívoro

herbívoro

Ex: Caterpillars are herbivorous larvae that feed on the leaves of plants before metamorphosing into butterflies or moths .As lagartas são larvas **herbívoras** que se alimentam das folhas das plantas antes de se transformarem em borboletas ou mariposas.
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omnivorous
[adjetivo]

eating both animals and plants

onívoro, que come tanto animais quanto plantas

onívoro, que come tanto animais quanto plantas

Ex: The raccoon is an omnivorous mammal that opportunistically feeds on various food sources , including insects , small animals , fruits , and garbage .O guaxinim é um mamífero **onívoro** que se alimenta oportunisticamente de várias fontes de alimento, incluindo insetos, pequenos animais, frutas e lixo.
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mimicry
[substantivo]

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
[substantivo]

an animal that eats trash, leftovers, or dead animals

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

a group of crows gathered together

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parliament
[substantivo]

a large group of rooks or owls that gather together

um parlamento, uma assembleia

um parlamento, uma assembleia

Ex: A parliament of rooks nested in the tall trees by the riverbank .Um **parlamento** de gralhas nidificava nas árvores altas à beira do rio.
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aardvark
[substantivo]

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

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platypus
[substantivo]

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
[substantivo]

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
[substantivo]

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
[substantivo]

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

predador de topo, superpredador

predador de topo, superpredador

Ex: Orcas are one of the few apex predators that hunt sharks.As orcas são um dos poucos **predadores de topo** que caçam tubarões.
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