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

giraffe [noun]

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

Ex: Tourists marveled at the sight of a herd of giraffes roaming the vast grasslands , their towering silhouettes against the horizon .
iguana [noun]

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

hedgehog [noun]

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

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 use their muscular tails for balance while hopping and as a powerful counterbalance when moving slowly or standing upright .

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

penguin [noun]

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

Ex: Sarah watched a documentary about penguins in Antarctica .

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

Ex: The polar bear is the largest land carnivore and has no natural predators except for humans .
red deer [noun]

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

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

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

beak [noun]

the hard or pointed part of a bird's mouth

Ex: She noticed the bird ’s colorful beak as it perched on the branch .
claw [noun]

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

Ex: A claw on the lobster is strong enough to break shells .
feather [noun]

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

Ex: The pillow was filled with soft goose feathers , providing a comfortable place to rest .
fur [noun]

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

Ex: She brushed the rabbit 's fur gently to remove any loose hairs .
hoof [noun]

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

Ex:
mane [noun]

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

paw [noun]

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

Ex: With gentle strokes , the veterinarian examined the cat 's paw for any signs of injury or infection .
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 kangaroo uses its tail for balance while hopping .
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: With a gentle nudge , the elephant used its tusks to help a fallen companion back onto its feet .
whisker [noun]

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

Ex:
flamingo [noun]

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

ostrich [noun]

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

Ex: The farmer raised ostriches for their feathers and meat .
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

parrot [noun]

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

Ex: The parrot imitated the sound of a ringing phone perfectly .
shark [noun]

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

Ex: Mark watched a documentary about different species of sharks .
mosquito [noun]

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

Ex:
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: Frogs are commonly found in wetlands and near water sources .
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 stubborn donkey refused to move , making the journey through the narrow path challenging .
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 red wolf is a species of wolf that is native to the southeastern United States .
wildlife [noun]

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

Ex: The jungle is teeming with wildlife , from insects to large mammals .