Classic Crosswords Classic Sculpture Expert — Set 23
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 1. A colorful bird that can copy human speech
- 5. A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 6. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 9. A desert animal with one or two humps on its back
- 10. A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 11. An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers
Down
- 2. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 3. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 4. A lizard that can change its color
- 7. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 8. A large colorful parrot from South America
Show answers
- 1 Across: A colorful bird that can copy human speech (6)PARROT
- 5 Across: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 6 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 9 Across: A desert animal with one or two humps on its back (5)CAMEL
- 10 Across: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 11 Across: An animal with flat tail that builds dams in rivers (6)BEAVER
- 2 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 3 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 4 Down: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 7 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 8 Down: A large colorful parrot from South America (5)MACAW
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 2. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 5. An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
- 6. A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 10. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 11. A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
Down
- 1. A small furry pet that purrs and meows
- 3. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 4. A small reptile with four legs and a tail
- 7. A small creature with eight legs that spins webs
- 8. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 9. A flying animal that comes out at night
Show answers
- 2 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 5 Across: An animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly (4)BIRD
- 6 Across: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 10 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 11 Across: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 1 Down: A small furry pet that purrs and meows (3)CAT
- 3 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 4 Down: A small reptile with four legs and a tail (6)LIZARD
- 7 Down: A small creature with eight legs that spins webs (6)SPIDER
- 8 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 9 Down: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 4. A playful water animal that floats on its back
- 6. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
- 8. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 9. One of the largest snakes in the world
Down
- 1. A large animal people ride on
- 2. A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting
- 3. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 5. A female chicken that lays eggs
- 7. A furry animal with a black mask on its face
Show answers
- 4 Across: A playful water animal that floats on its back (5)OTTER
- 6 Across: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
- 8 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 9 Across: One of the largest snakes in the world (8)ANACONDA
- 1 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 2 Down: A flat ocean fish with a long tail that can sting (8)STINGRAY
- 3 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 5 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
- 7 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 2. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 6. The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 7. A beetle that glows in the dark at night
Down
- 1. A large ocean fish with sharp teeth
- 3. A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse
- 4. A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat
- 5. A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 7. A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
Show answers
- 2 Across: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 6 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 7 Across: A beetle that glows in the dark at night (7)FIREFLY
- 1 Down: A large ocean fish with sharp teeth (5)SHARK
- 3 Down: A tiny ocean fish shaped like a horse (8)SEAHORSE
- 4 Down: A bird raised on farms for eggs and meat (7)CHICKEN
- 5 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 7 Down: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 1. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 3. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
- 4. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 6. A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly
- 7. A flying animal that comes out at night
Down
- 1. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 2. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
- 4. A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
- 5. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
Show answers
- 1 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 3 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 4 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 6 Across: A black and white bird that swims but cannot fly (7)PENGUIN
- 7 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 1 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 2 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
- 4 Down: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 5 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
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