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C2 Level Wordlist - Animals

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Animals, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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crepuscular
[Adjective]

(of an animal) active during the twilight hours of dawn and dusk

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oviparous
[Adjective]

producing eggs that develop and hatch outside the body

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simian
[Adjective]

of or relating to monkeys or apes

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arboreal
[Adjective]

(of animals) adapted to or living high in trees, rather than on the ground

Ex: Arboreal snakes like green tree pythons can expertly maneuver through foliage and ascend even the tallest tree trunks to hunt small birds and mammals .
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ectothermic
[Adjective]

relating to or denoting animals that regulate their body temperature by external sources, such as the surrounding environment

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equine
[Adjective]

relating to horses or members of the horse family

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piscivorous
[Adjective]

feeding primarily on fish

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terrestrial
[Adjective]

related to or living on land, rather than in the sea or air

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tame
[Adjective]

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

Ex: At the wildlife sanctuary , some animals had tame due to their regular interactions with the caregivers .
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nocturnal
[Adjective]

(of animals or organisms) primarily active during the night

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bovine
[Adjective]

relating to or characteristic of cows or cattle

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avian
[Adjective]

relating to or characteristic of birds

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viviparous
[Adjective]

(of animals) giving birth to developed babies instead of laying eggs

Ex: The study viviparous organisms provides insights into the diverse reproductive strategies found in the animal kingdom .
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diurnal
[Adjective]

primarily active or occurring during the daytime

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ovoviviparous
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(of an animal) giving birth to live offspring that have developed from eggs inside the mother's body

Ex: ovoviviparous reproduction method is common among certain marine animals .
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insectivorous
[Adjective]

feeding on or adapted to a diet that consists primarily or exclusively of insects

Ex: Anteaters are insectivorous mammals , using their long tongues to feed on ants and termites .
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canine
[noun]

a mammal with claws that can't retract and often has a long snout, and often used for companionship, hunting, or guarding purposes

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a summer hibernation for animals to conserve energy during hot and dry conditions

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burrow
[noun]

a hole that an animal digs in the ground to use as a shelter

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omnivore
[noun]

an animal or person that feeds on a wide range of both plants and meat

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brood
[noun]

all the young of a bird hatched at the same time, or the young of an animal cared for together

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pincer
[noun]

any of the sharp curved organs of an arthropod or insect, such as a crab, lobster, etc.

Ex: While exploring the tide pools , the children were cautious of the small crabspincers, which could deliver a sharp pinch if provoked .
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fang
[noun]

one of the two long and sharp teeth that some animals such as dogs, wolfs, or snakes have

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shoal
[noun]

a large number of fish swimming together

Ex: Seabirds dove into the water , eager to feast on the shoal of anchovies migrating along the coast .
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fauna
[noun]

the animals of a particular geological period or region

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microscopic animals that float in bodies of water, serving as an important food source for many aquatic organisms

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cetacean
[noun]

a marine mammal that belongs to the group known as Cetacea, which comprises whales, dolphins, and porpoises

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to graze
[Verb]

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

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pelt
[noun]

the skin of an animal with the fur, wool, or hair still covering it

Ex: Conservation efforts aim to combat poaching and regulate the trade in pelts to protect vulnerable species and preserve biodiversity .
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