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Let me carefully examine the image and identify which animals can be found in the wild.

The animals shown are:
- Lion
- Zebra
- Giraffe
- Duck
- Deer (fawn)
- Chicken
- Pig
- Crocodile

Now I need to determine which of these are wild animals (i.e., naturally live in the wild, not domesticated or farm animals).

Let me analyze each one:

1. Lion - Yes, lions are wild animals native to Africa and parts of Asia. They live in savannas and grasslands.

2. Zebra - Yes, zebras are wild animals native to Africa. They live in grasslands and savannas.

3. Giraffe - Yes, giraffes are wild animals native to Africa. They live in savannas and open woodlands.

4. Duck - This is tricky. Some ducks are wild (like mallards), but many domestic ducks are farm animals. However, the duck shown appears to be a mallard-type duck, which definitely exists in the wild. Wild ducks are common in lakes, ponds, and wetlands worldwide.

5. Deer (fawn) - Yes, deer are wild animals. The fawn shown is a young deer, and deer species live in forests, grasslands, and other natural habitats worldwide.

6. Chicken - No, chickens are domesticated birds. Their wild ancestor is the red junglefowl, but modern chickens are farm animals bred for eggs and meat. The chicken shown is clearly a domestic breed.

7. Pig - No, pigs are domesticated farm animals. Their wild ancestor is the wild boar, but the pink pig shown is a domestic pig.

8. Crocodile - Yes, crocodiles are wild reptiles that live in rivers, lakes, and wetlands in tropical regions.

So the animals that can be found in the wild are: lion, zebra, giraffe, duck, deer, and crocodile.

Let me double-check the duck: Since the instruction says "animals that can be found in the wild" (not "only found in the wild"), and wild ducks do exist naturally, the duck should be included. Similarly, while domestic chickens and pigs exist, their wild ancestors exist, but the specific animals depicted are clearly domesticated versions (the chicken has the typical domestic appearance, and the pig is the classic pink farm pig). The question asks to circle animals *that can be found in the wild*, meaning the species as depicted should naturally occur wild.

Looking more carefully at the illustrations:
- The duck looks like a mallard drake, which definitely exists wild
- The chicken is a typical domestic hen with features of domestication
- The pig is clearly a domestic pig, not a wild boar

Therefore, the animals to circle are: lion, zebra, giraffe, duck, deer, and crocodile.

Wait—I should verify if all these are indeed wild. Let me think again:

- Lion: wild ✓
- Zebra: wild ✓
- Giraffe: wild ✓
- Duck: wild species exist ✓
- Deer: wild ✓
- Chicken: domesticated, not typically found wild (feral chickens exist but are not natural) ✗
- Pig: domesticated; wild boars are different animals ✗
- Crocodile: wild ✓

Yes, that seems correct.

Final list: lion, zebra, giraffe, duck, deer, crocodile.

But let me make sure about the duck. In educational contexts for children, ducks are often considered wild animals because they're commonly seen in ponds and lakes as wild birds. The illustration looks like a wild mallard, not a domestic duck (which often have different coloration).

So 6 animals should be circled.

Final Answer: lion, zebra, giraffe, duck, deer, crocodile