camouflage
camouflage (n.)
Definition something (such as color or shape) that protects an animal from attack by making the animal difficult to see in its surroundings
Sample Sentence
Camouflage helps the octopus blend into the rocks.
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creature
creature (n.)
Definition an animal of any type
Sample Sentence
The sloth is a furry creature that lives in the jungle.
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discover
discover (v.)
Definition to see, find, or understand something for the first time
Sample Sentence
People discover new plants and animals every year.
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environment
Definition the natural world
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environment (n.)
Sample Sentence
Picking up litter is one way to care for the environment.
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feature
Definition an interesting or important part or ability
feature (n.)
Sample Sentence
Having a trunk that can hold water is a helpful feature for elephants.
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habitat
habitat (n.)
Definition the place where a plant or animal lives or grows
Sample Sentence
The pond is a habitat where many plants and animals live.
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observe
Definition to notice someone or something carefully
observe (v.)
Sample Sentence
She holds the butterfly to observe its wings.
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predator
predator (n.)
Definition an animal that hunts other animals for food
Sample Sentence
The snow leopard is a predator that hunts sheep and deer for food.
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prey (n.)
Definition an animal that is hunted by another animal for food
Sample Sentence
The eagle’s talons grasp its prey.
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protect
Definition to keep someone or something from being harmed
protect (v.)
Sample Sentence
Hard shells protect the soft parts of turtles’ bodies.
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scientist
scientist (n.)
Definition a person who is trained in science and whose job involves doing research and solving problems
Sample Sentence
The scientist studies how ants find food.
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search
search (v.)
Definition
to carefully look for something
Sample Sentence
The dog used his nose to search for the hidden treat.
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study
study (v.)
Definition to read, observe, or attend school in order to learn about a subject
Sample Sentence
He likes to study different types of animals by watching them carefully.
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surroundings
surroundings (n.)
Definition the places, conditions, or objects that are around someone or something
Sample Sentence
The elephant’s surroundings include trees, bushes, and flowers.
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survive
Definition to continue to live
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survive (v.)
Sample Sentence
Thick fur helps bison survive the cold winter.
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unique
unique (adj.)
Definition
very special or unusual
Sample Sentence
The bee hummingbird is unique because it is the smallest of all birds.
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