Animal Terminology

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Prey

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An animal that is hunted and eaten by other animals.

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Predator

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An animal that hunts and eats other animals.

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Self-defense

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A way that animals protect themselves from danger or attackers.

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Nocturnal

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Animals that are active at night and sleep during the day.

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Camouflage

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A way animals blend in with their surroundings to stay hidden from predators or sneak up on prey.

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Habitat

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The place where an animal lives and finds food, water, and shelter.

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Evolution

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A slow change in animals over a long time that helps them survive better in their environment.

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Adaptation

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A special feature or behavior that helps an animal survive in its environment.

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Venom

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A harmful substance some animals use to hurt or paralyze their prey.

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Poisonous

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Something that can make animals or people sick or die if they eat or touch it.