PETS & ANIMALS Flashcards
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extinct adj /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
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- no longer exists
- The dodo bird is an extinct species of flightless bird.
2
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mammal n /ˈmæml/
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- a type of animal that feeds milk to its young and usually has fur or hair
- Humans, dogs and whales are all mammals.
3
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species n /ˈspiːʃiːz/
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- a group of animals or plants that are similar and can
produce offspring - The African elephant and the Asian elephant are two different species.
4
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pack n /pæk/
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- a group of animals of the same species that live together
- A pack of wolves was seen near the forest edge.
5
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habitat n /ˈhæbɪtæt/
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- the natural environment where an animal lives
- The rainforest is the habitat of many exotic animals.