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C1 Level Wordlist - Animals

Here you will learn some English words about animals, such as "indigenous", "predator", "growl", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
amphibian
[noun]

any cold-blooded animal with the ability to live both on land and in water, such as toads, frogs, etc.

Ex: amphibians, such as the African clawed frog , are commonly kept as pets in home aquariums .
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cold-blooded
[Adjective]

describing an animal that its body temperature changes depending on the temperature of its surroundings

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warm-blooded
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Living in cold ocean environments , whaleswarm-blooded mammals , maintain a constant body temperature .
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indigenous
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Orchids indigenous flowers that grow in diverse habitats around the world , from tropical rainforests to alpine meadows .
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rodent
[noun]

any small mammal with a pair of strong front teeth, such as mice, hamsters, rats, etc.

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predator
[noun]

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

Ex: Jaguars , with powerful jaws and keen senses , are predators in the dense rainforests of South America .
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den
[noun]

the hidden place where a wild predatory animal lives

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to make or become undetectable by resembling the color or shape of a surrounding

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to growl
[Verb]

(of animals, particularly dogs) to make a rumbling sound from the throat as a sign of warning

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baboon
[noun]

a large monkey with a doglike face and large teeth, native to Africa and South Asia

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badger
[noun]

a nocturnal animal belonging to the weasel family with short legs and gray fur

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buffalo
[noun]

a large wild plant-eating animal belonging to the cow family with curved horns, native to Africa and Asia

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coyote
[noun]

a North American wild animal that resembles a small wolf

Ex: Despite their reputation as scavengerscoyotes play a crucial role in balancing ecosystems .
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cougar
[noun]

a large wild cat with a tawny fur that lives in mountains, native to the Americas

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hare
[noun]

a rabbit-like animal with long legs and ears, which can run very fast

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jaguar
[noun]

a large wild animal belonging to the cat family with a yellow fur covered with black spots, native to Central and South America

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panther
[noun]

a large wild cat with brown or gray fur, native to North and South America

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a very large mammal with a thick gray skin and one or two horns on its nose, feeding on plants, which is native to Africa and Southern Asia

Ex: Conservation efforts are underway to rhinoceros populations and combat illegal wildlife trade .
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trunk
[noun]

the nose of an elephant that is in the shape of a long hose

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

a small mammal belonging to the weasel family with black and white stripes that can produce a strong unpleasant smell when attacked, native to North America

Ex: With a mischievous glint in its eyes , the skunk played with its siblings , chasing after insects in the tall grass .
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flock
[noun]

a group of birds of the same type, flying and feeding together

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cuckoo
[noun]

a medium-sized bird with a grayish-brown plumage that lays its eggs in the nests of other birds

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dove
[noun]

a bird that looks like a pigeon but smaller, the white one of which is the symbol of peace

Ex: The mourners watched in silence as a dove alighted on the branch of a nearby tree , offering solace in their time of grief .
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falcon
[noun]

a predatory fast-flying bird that can be trained for hunting

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peacock
[noun]

a male bird with a large shiny colorful tail having eyelike patterns that can be raised for display

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raven
[noun]

a large black bird belonging to the crow family with shiny feathers and a loud unpleasant call

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swallow
[noun]

a small fast-flying bird with pointed wings and tail and a short bill, which feeds on insects

Ex: The children watched in wonder as a flock swallows performed intricate aerial acrobatics above the meadow .
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dragonfly
[noun]

a flying insect with a pair of colorful wings, mostly found around rivers

Ex: dragonfly's aerial maneuvers were a marvel of nature , deftly avoiding obstacles with agile twists and turns .
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a leaping, flying insect with long back legs that feeds on plants and makes a chirping sound

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wasp
[noun]

a winged insect with a powerful sting and black and yellow colors

Ex: wasp's buzzing drone filled the air as it hovered near a patch of fallen fruit , searching for sweet nectar to feed on .
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crab
[noun]

a sea creature with eight legs, two pincers, and a hard shell, which is able to live on land

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python
[noun]

a large tropical snake that is non-venomous and kills its prey by squeezing it

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a large African mammal with a thick gray skin, big jaws and tusks that lives near water

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orca
[noun]

a large, black-and-white marine mammal known for its social behavior, intelligence, and adaptability, found in oceans worldwide and known as an apex predator

Ex: As the apex predator of the ocean , orca hunted in coordinated groups , working together to corral their prey .
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