Description

A large primate which inhabits the forests of central west Africa
One of the panthera big cats known for their rosettes (amur)
Reptiles that likes to eat jelly fish
Ginger primate currently only found in the rain forests of Borneo and Sumatra
Earth’s largest land animal (Sumatran)
An apex predator. These large cats are great swimmers and like the water.
Animal found on the Horn of Africa, fittingly
The largest animal to have ever lived on earth
This delicious carnivore is built for speed with its torpedo-shaped body and retractable fins
This cleaver ape only lives in Africa and is closely related to humans
The only flightless aquatic bird of its species that lives north of the equator
Acrobatic aquatic mammals
Himalayan tree dweller that resembles a raccoon
Commonly referred to as “el lobo”
A herbivore that has a scaled head and high domed shell
Cats that typically live in forests or woods but are also found in desert areas
A large night animal that uses their coloration to blend in with their surroundings
Its counterpart is Arizona’s state reptile. the New Mexican ridged________
This amphibian needs permanent water for reproduction. the Chiricahua ________
One of the world’s rarest birds; it can reach heights of 15000 feet while flying
The unique “hump” of this Colorado River native acts as a stabilizer
The saliva of the endangered ‘Mexican ________’ can cause paralysis in its small prey
Ultimate goal for every species of the Endangered Species Act
is a word that means gone forever - kaput - finite
Our national symbol - an endangered species success story
Word meaning a species could become endangered in foreseeable future
Loss of a species home or its _____ is the biggest threat
A new word meaning the vast variety of life in all its forms
Word meaning in immediate danger of extinction

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Bison Came Back

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THE BROWN"S

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