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

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

schimpans, människoapa

schimpans, människoapa

Ex: Despite their close genetic relationship to humans , chimpanzees face numerous threats in the wild , including habitat loss and disease outbreaks .Trots deras nära genetiska släktskap med människor står **schimpanser** inför många hot i det vilda, inklusive förlust av livsmiljö och sjukdomsutbrott.
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to purr
[Verb]

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

spinna

spinna

Ex: The kitten nestled against its mother 's side , purring gently as it nursed , comforted by her presence .Kattungen gömde sig mot sin mors sida, **spinnande** försiktigt medan den diade, tröstad av hennes närvaro.
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yak
[Substantiv]

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

yak, tibetansk oxe

yak, tibetansk oxe

Ex: The yak is an integral part of Tibetan culture , often featured in local folklore and art .**Yaken** är en integrerad del av den tibetanska kulturen och förekommer ofta i lokal folklör och konst.
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mussel
[Substantiv]

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 make a loud, harsh scream suddenly

skrika, tjuta

skrika, tjuta

Ex: Sarah screeched in surprise when she found a spider crawling on her arm .Sarah **skrek** av förvåning när hon upptäckte en spindel som kravlade på hennes arm.
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predatory
[adjektiv]

(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
[Substantiv]

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

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migratory
[adjektiv]

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

flyttande, migrerande

flyttande, migrerande

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

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

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carnivorous
[adjektiv]

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

köttätande

köttätande

Ex: Some species of birds , like eagles and hawks , are carnivorous and hunt small mammals and birds .Vissa fågelarter, som örnar och hökar, är **köttätande** och jagar små däggdjur och fåglar.
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herbivorous
[adjektiv]

(of an animal) solely feeding on plants

växtätande

växtätande

Ex: Caterpillars are herbivorous larvae that feed on the leaves of plants before metamorphosing into butterflies or moths .Fjärilslarver är **växtätande** larver som livnär sig på växters blad innan de förvandlas till fjärilar eller mal.
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omnivorous
[adjektiv]

eating both animals and plants

allätare, som äter både djur och växter

allätare, som äter både djur och växter

Ex: The raccoon is an omnivorous mammal that opportunistically feeds on various food sources , including insects , small animals , fruits , and garbage .Tvättbjörnen är ett **allätande** däggdjur som opportunistiskt livnär sig på olika matkällor, inklusive insekter, små djur, frukt och sopor.
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mimicry
[Substantiv]

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
[Substantiv]

an animal that eats trash, leftovers, or dead animals

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

a group of crows gathered together

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parliament
[Substantiv]

a large group of rooks or owls that gather together

ett parlament, en församling

ett parlament, en församling

Ex: A parliament of rooks nested in the tall trees by the riverbank .Ett **parlament** av råkor häckade i de höga träden vid flodstranden.
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aardvark
[Substantiv]

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

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platypus
[Substantiv]

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
[Substantiv]

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
[Substantiv]

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
[Substantiv]

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

toppredator, superpredator

toppredator, superpredator

Ex: Orcas are one of the few apex predators that hunt sharks.Späckhuggare är en av de få **toppredatorer** som jagar hajar.
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