Classic Crosswords Classic Birds Easy — Set 13
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 3. A flying animal that comes out at night
- 5. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 6. A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls
- 7. A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears
- 8. A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell
Down
- 1. A small brown bird found in many places
- 2. A male chicken that crows in the morning
- 4. A see-through ocean animal that can sting
Show answers
- 3 Across: A flying animal that comes out at night (3)BAT
- 5 Across: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 6 Across: A wild animal that looks like a large dog and howls (4)WOLF
- 7 Across: A small wild animal with a bushy tail and pointy ears (3)FOX
- 8 Across: A black and white animal that sprays a bad smell (5)SKUNK
- 1 Down: A small brown bird found in many places (7)SPARROW
- 2 Down: A male chicken that crows in the morning (7)ROOSTER
- 4 Down: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 3. A lizard that can change its color
- 5. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 8. A playful animal that swings from trees
Down
- 1. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 2. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 4. A large animal people ride on
- 6. A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines
- 7. A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls
Show answers
- 3 Across: A lizard that can change its color (9)CHAMELEON
- 5 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 8 Across: A playful animal that swings from trees (6)MONKEY
- 1 Down: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 2 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 4 Down: A large animal people ride on (5)HORSE
- 6 Down: A large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines (6)IGUANA
- 7 Down: A sleek ocean animal that barks and balances balls (4)SEAL
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 4. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 5. A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 8. A see-through ocean animal that can sting
Down
- 1. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 2. A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 3. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
- 6. A bird with big eyes that hunts at night
- 7. A female chicken that lays eggs
Show answers
- 4 Across: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 5 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 8 Across: A see-through ocean animal that can sting (9)JELLYFISH
- 1 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 2 Down: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 3 Down: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 6 Down: A bird with big eyes that hunts at night (3)OWL
- 7 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 2. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
- 3. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 5. A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water
- 8. A very large deer with wide flat antlers
Down
- 1. A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth
- 4. A large reptile with a wide flat snout
- 6. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 7. The largest animal in the ocean
Show answers
- 2 Across: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
- 3 Across: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 5 Across: A large reptile with a long snout that lives in water (9)CROCODILE
- 8 Across: A very large deer with wide flat antlers (5)MOOSE
- 1 Down: A colorful fish that nibbles on coral with beak-like teeth (10)PARROTFISH
- 4 Down: A large reptile with a wide flat snout (9)ALLIGATOR
- 6 Down: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 7 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 4. The fastest land animal with spotted fur
- 6. A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 8. A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger
- 9. A common pet that barks and wags its tail
Down
- 1. A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees
- 2. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 3. A tall pink bird that stands on one leg
- 5. A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks
- 7. A large furry animal that hibernates in winter
Show answers
- 4 Across: The fastest land animal with spotted fur (7)CHEETAH
- 6 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 8 Across: A small animal that stands on its hind legs to watch for danger (7)MEERKAT
- 9 Across: A common pet that barks and wags its tail (3)DOG
- 1 Down: A fuzzy Australian animal that sleeps in trees (5)KOALA
- 2 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 3 Down: A tall pink bird that stands on one leg (8)FLAMINGO
- 5 Down: A small pet rodent with pouchy cheeks (7)HAMSTER
- 7 Down: A large furry animal that hibernates in winter (4)BEAR
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