Classic Crosswords Classic Reptiles Hard — Set 25
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 3. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 6. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 8. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
Down
- 1. A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 2. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 4. A small red beetle with black spots
- 5. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 7. A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
Show answers
- 3 Across: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 6 Across: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 8 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 1 Down: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 2 Down: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 4 Down: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 5 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 7 Down: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 2. A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 4. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 5. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 6. One of the largest snakes in the world
- 8. A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 10. A playful animal that swings from trees
Down
- 1. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 3. An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 4. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 7. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 9. A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
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- 2 Across: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 4 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 5 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 6 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 8 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 10 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 1 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 3 Down: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 4 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 7 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 9 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 2. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 4. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 7. A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
Down
- 1. A long reptile with no legs that slithers
- 2. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 3. A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
- 5. A large animal people ride on
- 6. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
Show answers
- 2 Across: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 4 Across: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 7 Across: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 1 Down: A long reptile with no legs that slithers (5)SNAKE
- 2 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 3 Down: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
- 5 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 6 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 2. A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo
- 3. A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool
- 5. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 7. A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 8. A big wild cat with orange and black stripes
- 9. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
Down
- 1. A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly
- 4. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 5. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 6. A small lizard that can climb walls
Show answers
- 2 Across: A black and white bear from China that eats bamboo (5)PANDA
- 3 Across: A fluffy farm animal that gives us wool (5)SHEEP
- 5 Across: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 7 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 8 Across: A big wild cat with orange and black stripes (5)TIGER
- 9 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 1 Down: A fuzzy worm-like creature that turns into a butterfly (11)CATERPILLAR
- 4 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 5 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 6 Down: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 1. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 3. A small red beetle with black spots
- 6. A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 7. A smart ape closely related to humans
Down
- 1. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 2. A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 4. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 5. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
Show answers
- 1 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 3 Across: A small red beetle with black spots (7)LADYBUG
- 6 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 7 Across: A smart ape closely related to humans (10)CHIMPANZEE
- 1 Down: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 2 Down: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 4 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 5 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
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