Classic Crosswords Classic Mountains Expert — Set 17
🐾 Animals Crossword #1
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Across
- 1. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 5. A large black bird known for being very smart
- 6. An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch
- 7. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 8. An animal that lives in water and has fins
Down
- 2. The largest animal in the ocean
- 3. A common bird with a red breast
- 4. A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers
- 5. A large farm animal that gives us milk
Show answers
- 1 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 5 Across: A large black bird known for being very smart (4)CROW
- 6 Across: An animal that hops and carries babies in a pouch (8)KANGAROO
- 7 Across: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 8 Across: An animal that lives in water and has fins (4)FISH
- 2 Down: The largest animal in the ocean (5)WHALE
- 3 Down: A common bird with a red breast (5)ROBIN
- 4 Down: A large sea animal with long tusks and whiskers (6)WALRUS
- 5 Down: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
🐾 Animals Crossword #2
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Across
- 1. A very large strong ape that lives in forests
- 5. A large farm animal that gives us milk
- 6. A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward
- 7. A big wild cat called the king of the jungle
- 8. A small animal covered in sharp spines
Down
- 1. A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 2. A tall animal related to camels from South America
- 3. A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs
- 4. A small furry animal with long ears that hops
- 9. A female chicken that lays eggs
Show answers
- 1 Across: A very large strong ape that lives in forests (7)GORILLA
- 5 Across: A large farm animal that gives us milk (3)COW
- 6 Across: A tiny bird that can hover and fly backward (11)HUMMINGBIRD
- 7 Across: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle (4)LION
- 8 Across: A small animal covered in sharp spines (8)HEDGEHOG
- 1 Down: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 2 Down: A tall animal related to camels from South America (5)LLAMA
- 3 Down: A bumpy-skinned animal related to frogs (4)TOAD
- 4 Down: A small furry animal with long ears that hops (6)RABBIT
- 9 Down: A female chicken that lays eggs (3)HEN
🐾 Animals Crossword #3
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Across
- 3. A bird that swims in water and quacks
- 6. A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields
- 8. A small lizard that can climb walls
Down
- 1. A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 2. A furry animal with a black mask on its face
- 4. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 5. A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws
- 6. The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck
- 7. A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers
Show answers
- 3 Across: A bird that swims in water and quacks (4)DUCK
- 6 Across: A jumping insect that chirps in grassy fields (11)GRASSHOPPER
- 8 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 1 Down: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 2 Down: A furry animal with a black mask on its face (7)RACCOON
- 4 Down: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 5 Down: A sea creature with a hard shell and pinching claws (4)CRAB
- 6 Down: The tallest animal in the world with a very long neck (7)GIRAFFE
- 7 Down: A bird with beautiful blue and green tail feathers (7)PEACOCK
🐾 Animals Crossword #4
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Across
- 2. A star-shaped sea creature with five arms
- 4. A graceful wild animal with antlers
- 5. An ocean animal with eight arms
- 8. A small orange fish often kept as a pet
- 9. A small lizard that can climb walls
- 10. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 11. A shellfish with two hard shells that close together
Down
- 1. A small curved sea creature often used in food
- 3. A small green animal that jumps and lives near water
- 4. A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves
- 6. A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts
- 7. A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak
Show answers
- 2 Across: A star-shaped sea creature with five arms (8)STARFISH
- 4 Across: A graceful wild animal with antlers (4)DEER
- 5 Across: An ocean animal with eight arms (7)OCTOPUS
- 8 Across: A small orange fish often kept as a pet (8)GOLDFISH
- 9 Across: A small lizard that can climb walls (5)GECKO
- 10 Across: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 11 Across: A shellfish with two hard shells that close together (4)CLAM
- 1 Down: A small curved sea creature often used in food (6)SHRIMP
- 3 Down: A small green animal that jumps and lives near water (4)FROG
- 4 Down: A smart ocean animal that jumps and plays in waves (7)DOLPHIN
- 6 Down: A small animal with a big bushy tail that collects nuts (8)SQUIRREL
- 7 Down: A tropical bird with a very large colorful beak (6)TOUCAN
🐾 Animals Crossword #5
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Across
- 3. A tiny insect that lives in large groups
- 4. A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish
- 7. A farm animal with horns that likes to climb
- 8. A large powerful bird with sharp eyes
- 9. A small animal related to a horse with long ears
Down
- 1. A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes
- 2. A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes
- 5. A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees
- 6. A large bird with colorful tail feathers
Show answers
- 3 Across: A tiny insect that lives in large groups (3)ANT
- 4 Across: A large bird with a pouch under its beak for catching fish (7)PELICAN
- 7 Across: A farm animal with horns that likes to climb (4)GOAT
- 8 Across: A large powerful bird with sharp eyes (5)EAGLE
- 9 Across: A small animal related to a horse with long ears (6)DONKEY
- 1 Down: A large graceful white bird that lives on lakes (4)SWAN
- 2 Down: A flying insect that makes honey and buzzes (3)BEE
- 5 Down: A big cat with spotted fur that climbs trees (7)LEOPARD
- 6 Down: A large bird with colorful tail feathers (6)TURKEY
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