Classic Crosswords Classic Mammals Expert — Set 22
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 3. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 5. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 6. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 7. A large colorful parrot from South America
Down
- 1. A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 2. A flying animal that comes out at night
- 4. A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 6. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
Show answers
- 3 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 5 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 6 Across: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 7 Across: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
- 1 Down: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 2 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 4 Down: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 6 Down: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 2. A huge animal with a horn on its nose
- 4. One of the largest snakes in the world
- 6. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 7. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 8. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
Down
- 1. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 3. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 5. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
Show answers
- 2 Across: A huge animal with a horn on its nose (10)RHINOCEROS
- 4 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 6 Across: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 7 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 8 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 1 Down: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 3 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 5 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 3. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
- 4. A horse-like animal with black and white stripes
- 6. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 7. A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 8. A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
Down
- 1. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 2. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 5. A furry animal with a black mask on its face
Show answers
- 3 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 4 Across: A horse-like animal with black and white stripes (5)ZEBRA
- 6 Across: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 7 Across: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 8 Across: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 1 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 2 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 5 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 4. A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 5. A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 6. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 8. A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 9. A smart ape closely related to humans
Down
- 1. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 2. A see-through ocean animal that can sting
- 3. A playful animal that swings from trees
- 7. A long thin creature that lives in the soil
Show answers
- 4 Across: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 5 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 6 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 8 Across: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 9 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 1 Down: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 2 Down: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 3 Down: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 7 Down: A long thin creature that lives in the soil (4)WORM
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 3. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 5. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 6. A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 8. A lizard that can change its color
- 9. A large farm animal that gives us milk
Down
- 1. A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 2. A smart ape closely related to humans
- 4. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 7. A small lizard that can climb walls
Show answers
- 3 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 5 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 6 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 8 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 9 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 1 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 2 Down: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 4 Down: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 7 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
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