Desert Animals Word Search
Play a Desert Animals word search free online. We built the 12-word list around the habitats, species, and behaviors of an animal group, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: CAMEL, RATTLESNAKE, SCORPION, GILAMONSTER, ROADRUNNER, JACKRABBIT, KANGAROORAT, COYOTE, HORNEDLIZARD, DESERTTORTOISE, SIDEWINDER, ELAND.
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Desert Animals word list, defined
- CAMEL /ˈkæm.əl/ · noun
- A large, long-necked ruminant mammal of the genus Camelus, native to the deserts of Asia and North Africa, with either one hump (the dromedary) or two (the Bactrian camel) that stores fat as an energy reserve. Related: dromedary, Bactrian camel, beast of burden.
- RATTLESNAKE /ˈrætəlˌsneɪk/ · noun
- A venomous snake of the genus Crotalus, distinguished by a hollow, segmented rattle at the end of its tail that produces a buzzing or rattling sound when the snake moves or is disturbed. Related: rattler, serpent, venomous snake, pit viper.
- SCORPION /ˈskɔːpiən/ (British); /ˈskɔːrpiən/ (American) · noun
- A venomous arachnid with four pairs of walking legs, two pincer-like pedipalps, and a segmented tail ending in a stinging structure. Figuratively, it can refer to a person regarded as dangerous, malicious, or treacherous. Related: scorpionid.
- JACKRABBIT /ˈdʒækˌræbɪt/ · noun
- A hare-like mammal of the genus Lepus, native to North America, with long ears, powerful hind legs, and typically a shorter tail than a true rabbit. The name applies especially to the black-tailed jackrabbit and several closely related species. Related: hare, jack, hare-like mammal.
- COYOTE /kaɪˈoʊti/ · noun
- A wild canine native to North America, smaller than a wolf, with grayish-brown fur and pointed ears, known for its distinctive yelping howl. It is noted for its adaptability, thriving in habitats ranging from deserts and prairies to urban areas. Related: prairie wolf, brush wolf.
- SIDEWINDER /ˈsaɪdwaɪndər/ · noun
- A small, venomous rattlesnake of the southwestern United States and Mexico, noted for moving by throwing its body sideways. The term also refers to an air-to-air missile guided by infrared seeking. Related: horned rattlesnake, rattlesnake, missile.
- ELAND /ˈiːlənd/ · noun
- A large African antelope of the genus Taurotragus, with long spiral horns, a dewlap, and a tan to greyish coat; the largest living antelope. Related: antelope, Taurotragus, kudu, oryx.
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