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lop-eared
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ruminant
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winged
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wild
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well-bred
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web-footed
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webbed
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warm-blooded
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cold-blooded
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venomous
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untrained
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tufted
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tolerant
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threatened
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simian
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social
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shy
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savage
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rabid
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purebred
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polymorphous
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poisonous
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nocturnal
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native
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migratory
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mature
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lesser
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indigenous
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house-trained
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horned
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gregarious
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furry
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fluffy
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feral
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amphibious
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androgynous
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aquatic
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arboreal
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anthropoid
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diurnal
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giant
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great
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endemic
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extinct
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pedigree
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territorial
Domesticated
/dəmɛstəkeɪtəd/
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Adjective

(of a wild animal) tamed and adapted to live with or to the benefit of humans

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Some domesticated birds, like parrots and canaries, are known for their ability to mimic human speech.
domesticated
Endangered
/ɛndeɪnʤərd/
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(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

endangered
Tame
/teɪm/
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Adjective

(of an animal) fit to live with people and not afraid of them

antonymwild
tame
Housebroken
/haʊsbroʊkən/
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Silent
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(of pets) trained to urinate or defecate outside the house or in a litter box

Lop-eared
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/lˈɑːpˈɪɹd/
Adjective

(of animals) having ears that hang by the sides of the head

Ruminant
/ru:mənənt/
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describing an animal that has a stomach with four compartments and chews cud as part of its digestion process

antonymnonruminant
ruminant
Winged
/wɪngd/
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Epenthesis
Silent
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possessing or having wings, typically associated with the ability to fly

antonymwingless
Wild
/waɪld/
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(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

antonymtame
wild
Well-bred
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/wˈɛlbɹˈɛd/
Adjective

being raised or bred with good manners, refined qualities, and a pedigree indicating a desirable lineage or ancestry

well-bred
Web-footed
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/wˈɛbfˈʊɾᵻd/
Adjective

having feet that are adapted for swimming and are connected by skin to form a web-like structure between the toes

Webbed
/wɛbd/
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having digits or appendages connected by a thin membrane of skin, enabling efficient movement in water or other fluid environments

antonymunwebbed
Warm-blooded
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/wˈɔːɹmblˈʌdᵻd/
Adjective

describing an animal that is able to maintain a higher body temperature than its surroundings

antonymcold-blooded
warm-blooded
Cold-blooded
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/ˈkoʊɫdˈbɫədəd/
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describing an animal that its body temperature changes depending on the temperature of its surroundings

antonymwarm-blooded
cold-blooded
Venomous
/vɛnəməs/
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possessing or producing a toxin that is injected or delivered into another organism through a bite, sting, or other means

venomous
Untrained
/əntreɪnd/
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lacking proper guidance, instruction, or conditioning, suggesting the absence of acquired knowledge, skills, or expertise in a particular domain

antonymtrained
Tufted
/tʌftɪd/
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Silent
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having a cluster or collection of long, soft, or decorative strands of hair, feathers, or other materials

Tolerant
/tɑ:lərənt/
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(of a plant, animal, or machine) able to endure or withstand something without adverse effects or damage

Threatened
/θrɛtənd/
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(of plant or animal) at risk of extinction due to various factors such as habitat loss, overhunting, or climate change

Simian
/sɪmiən/
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Silent
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Adjective

of or relating to monkeys or apes

Social
/soʊʃəl/
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tending to live in groups and interact with one another through behaviors such as grooming, playing, and cooperating

Shy
/ʃaɪ/
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Silent
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having a nervous or timid behavior or temperament, often resulting in avoidance or retreat from human or environmental interactions

Savage
/sævəʤ/
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Silent
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being wild, untamed, or displaying aggressive and violent behavior

savage
Rabid
/ræbɪd/
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Silent
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describing an animal, typically a mammal, that is affected by the disease rabies, characterized by aggressive behavior

Purebred
/pjʊrbrɛd/
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describing an animal of a specific breed having parents from the same breed, ensuring consistent lineage and genetic characteristics

antonymcrossbred
Polymorphous
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/pˌɑːlɪmˈoːɹfəs/
Adjective

describing something that has the ability or tendency to assume various forms or exist in different states

Poisonous
/pɔɪzənəs/
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Adjective

(of an animal or insect) producing a substance that kills or harms a prey or an enemy

poisonous
Nocturnal
/nɑktɜrnəl/
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(of animals or organisms) primarily active during the night

antonymdiurnal
nocturnal
Native
/neɪtɪv/
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Adjective

related to one's place of birth

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

antonymnonmigratory
Mature
/məʧʊr/
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fully-grown and physically developed

antonymimmature
mature
Lesser
/lɛsər/
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Adjective

smaller in amount or value compared to something else

Indigenous
/ɪndɪʤənəs/
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(of animals and plants) found and developed only in a particular place and not been brought from elsewhere

indigenous
House-trained
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/hˈaʊstɹˈeɪnd/
Adjective

(of pets) trained to urinate or defecate outside the house or in a litter box

Horned
/hɔ:rnd/
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possessing horns, which are bony protrusions or structures found on the head of certain animals

antonymhornless
Gregarious
/grəgɛriəs/
Difficult
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Adjective

describing the inclination of animals to live in groups or communities rather than being solitary

antonymungregarious
Furry
/fɜri/
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Adjective

having an abundant covering or coat of soft, dense hair or fur

Fluffy
/flʌfi/
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light and soft in texture, giving a feeling of coziness or warmth

fluffy
Feral
/fɛrəl/
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Adjective

describing animals that have returned to a wild or untamed state

Amphibious
/æmfɪbiəs/
Difficult
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Adjective

(of animals) capable of surviving both on land and in water

Androgynous
/ændrɔ:ʤənəs/
Difficult
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Silent
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Adjective

possessing both male and female characteristics or displaying a gender-neutral appearance

antonymmale
Aquatic
/əkwɑ:tɪk/
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related to or adapted for living or functioning in water

antonymterrestrial
Arboreal
/ɑrbɔ:riəl/
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(of animals) adapted to or living high in trees, rather than on the ground

antonymnonarboreal
Anthropoid
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/ˈænθɹəpˌɔɪd/
Adjective

a group of primates that includes human beings, as well as other species that are closely related to humans

anthropoid
Diurnal
/daɪɜrnəl/
Difficult
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Epenthesis
Silent
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Adjective

primarily active or occurring during the daytime

antonymnocturnal
Giant
/ʤaɪənt/
Difficult
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Epenthesis
Silent
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Adjective

large in size, often used in the names of particularly massive animals or plants

Great
/greɪt/
Difficult
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Adjective

notable for its larger-than-average size or scale, often used to describe particular species of plants and animals

Endemic
/ɛndɛmɪk/
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found or restricted to a specific geographic region or habitat

endemic
Extinct
/ɪkstɪnkt/
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(of an animal, plant, etc.) not having any living members, either due to natural causes, environmental changes, or human activity

antonymextant
extinct
Pedigree
/pɛdəgri/
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Adjective

having a documented and distinguished ancestry or lineage

Rogue
/roʊg/
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Adjective

having an abnormal, unpredictable, or dangerous behavior, often posing a threat to the safety of humans or other animals

Territorial
/tɛrɪtɔ:riəl/
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Adjective

defending a specific area against intruders to protect resources and ensure survival

antonymnonterritorial

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