Animals Flashcards

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an animal that has a horse as its mother and a donkey as its father, and is used for carrying heavy loads

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MULE

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”- the home of some animals, for example lions or foxes
- a place where secret or illegal activities take place
Synonym(s): lair
Antonym(s): “

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"DEN 
E.g. - a den of thieves
- a female mink had set up her den there
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“all the animals living in a particular area or period in history
Synonym(s): animal
Antonym(s): “

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“FAUNA
E.g. these chemicals can lead to a decline in water quality and to declines in aquatic fauna and flora.
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“an animal that kills and eats other animals
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"PREDATOR 
E.g. - The birds have to be protected from foxes and other predators.
- a sexual predator
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“small animals, birds, and insects that are harmful because they destroy crops, spoil food, and spread disease
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“VERMIN
E.g. Flies, lice, and cockroaches can all be described as vermin.
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”- animals are able to work for people or live with them as pets
- someone enjoys spending time at home and doing work in the home
Synonym(s): tame
Antonym(s): foreign”

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“DOMESTICATED
E.g. Ray’s very domesticated and even likes baking cakes.
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