A living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically has specialized sense organs and nervous system, and is able to respond rapidly to stimuli. Animals are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms of…
The word 'bear' has multiple meanings. As a noun, it refers to a large, heavy mammal with thick fur and a short tail. As a verb, it means to carry, support, endure, or give birth to. It can also mean…
A flying insect known for its role in pollination and, in the case of the best-known bee species, the western honey bee, for producing honey and beeswax. Bees are social insects that live in colonies…
A warm-blooded, egg-laying vertebrate animal characterized by feathers, wings, a beak, and typically the ability to fly. Birds belong to the class Aves.
A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractable claws. It is commonly kept as a pet or for catching mice and rats.
A common domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat, especially a young one. Informally, it can also refer to the meat of this bird used as food. As slang, it describes a person who is cowardly.
A large domesticated ruminant mammal of the genus Bos, typically kept for milk, meat, or as a draft animal. Cows are commonly female cattle, while the male is called a bull. They are herbivores and ar…
A large, predatory, semi-aquatic reptile with a long, powerful body, a long snout, and sharp teeth, belonging to the family Crocodylidae. They are found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, the Americ…
A domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, non-retractable claws, and a barking, howling, or whining voice. It is commonly kept as a pet or for work or…
A donkey is a domesticated hoofed mammal of the horse family, known for its long ears, short mane, and braying call. It is often used as a working animal for carrying loads and is known for its patien…