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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Animals & Animal Parts

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)

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

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giraffe
[noun]

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

Ex: Giraffes are iconic symbols of Africa 's wildlife , revered for their unique appearance and gentle demeanor .
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iguana
[noun]

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

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hedgehog
[noun]

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

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kangaroo
[noun]

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

Ex: Kangaroos are herbivores , feeding on grasses , leaves , and shrubs found in their natural habitat .
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orangutan
[noun]

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

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penguin
[noun]

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

Ex: The penguin's black and white feathers provide camouflage in the water .
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a large white bear which lives in the North Pole and is well-adapted to its icy environment

Ex: Conservation efforts are underway to protect polar bear populations and ensure their survival in the face of environmental challenges .
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red deer
[noun]

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

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

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antler
[noun]

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

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beak
[noun]

the hard or pointed part of a bird's mouth

Ex: The beak of the pelican is long and can hold a surprising amount of water .
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claw
[noun]

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

Ex: The tiger ’s powerful claws made it an excellent hunter .
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feather
[noun]

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

Ex: The Native American headdress was adorned with colorful eagle feathers, symbolizing courage and honor .
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fur
[noun]

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

Ex: The fox 's fur gleamed under the sunlight as it darted through the forest .
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hoof
[noun]

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

Ex: The pony 's hooves were shiny after being polished .
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mane
[noun]

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

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paw
[noun]

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

Ex: The fox carefully placed its injured paw on the ground as it limped through the forest .
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tail
[noun]

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

Ex: The peacock proudly displays its colorful tail feathers.
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tusk
[noun]

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

Ex: The tusks of the narwhal , often mistaken for unicorn horns , have inspired myths and legends for centuries .
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whisker
[noun]

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

Ex: The squirrel's whiskers brushed against the bark as it climbed the tree.
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flamingo
[noun]

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

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ostrich
[noun]

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

Ex: Children were excited to see an ostrich at the zoo during their field trip .
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duck
[noun]

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

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parrot
[noun]

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

Ex: He bought a talking parrot that could repeat basic phrases .
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shark
[noun]

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

Ex: The shark's sharp teeth help it catch and eat its prey .
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mosquito
[noun]

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

Ex: We used citronella candles to keep mosquitoes away during our outdoor picnic .
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frog
[noun]

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

Ex: The children watched a frog hop across the garden path .
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donkey
[noun]

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

Ex: The old barn housed a content group of donkeys, providing a picturesque rural scene .
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species
[noun]

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

Ex: The monarch butterfly is a species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year .
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wildlife
[noun]

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

Ex: The government has enacted laws to protect local wildlife.
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