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1. Cud-Chewing Creature: RUMINANT
3. Animal that hops and uses its tail for balance: KANGAROO
4. Often seen in parks: DUCK
5. African and Asian species of animal with the largest land mammal body size: ELEPHANT
6. A large, spotted wild cat found in Africa and Asia: LEOPARD
8. Aquatic mammal with flippers and webbed feet: SEAL
11. A species of mammal that feeds on fish, crustaceans, and mollusks: OTTER
13. Grazes on high tree leaves: GIRAFFE
14. A forest-dwelling carnivore with a big appetite: BEAR
15. Furry creature that often stores food for winter: SQUIRREL
17. Large nocturnal rodent with strong defensive capabilities: PORCUPINE
19. A small, tailless animal with moist skin, long hind legs, and a croak: FROG
21. A waterbird with webbed feet and a flat bill: DUCK
24. A majestic, powerful creature known for its loud roar: LION
25. Usually found in herds: ZEBRA
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2. Animal often found in Antarctica: PENGUIN
7. Symbol of World Wildlife Fund: PANDA
8. Reptile with a long, scaly body: SNAKE
9. A small rodent, often a pet that can store food in its cheeks: HAMSTER
10. A small, long-eared mammal that is often hunted for sport: RABBIT
11. Bird with feathers adapted for silent flight: OWL
12. Often kept as a pet or farm animal: GOAT
16. A species of simian: APE
18. Tropical lizard with a long tail and four legs: IGUANA
20. Swimmer with a hard shell: TURTLE
22. A large, four-legged animal with a horn on its nose: RHINO
23. Semiaquatic egg-laying mammal: PLATYPUS
26. Wild animal with distinct black and white stripes: ZEBRA
27. A large, striped feline mammal native to Asia and India: TIGER
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