Illustrated Addo Elephant scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national park's word search puzzle
Addo Elephant, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its landforms, its wildlife, and the habitats inside it sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: ADDO, ELEPHANT, LION, LEOPARD, BUFFALO, RHINO, ZEBRA, GIRAFFE, KUDU, ELAND, IMPALA, WILDEBEEST.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Addo Elephant word list, defined
ELEPHANT/ɛˈlɛfənt/ · noun
A large, herbivorous mammal with a long trunk, tusks, and a memory that never forgets. Elephants are found in various parts of the world, including Africa and Asia. Related: mammoth, pachyderm, beast, monster.
LION/liːɒn/ · noun
A large carnivorous feline mammal with a short, tawny or golden coat and a long mane in the male, native to Africa and India. It is known for its powerful roar and regal appearance. Related: tiger, leopard, cheetah, jaguar.
LEOPARD/ˈlɛpərd/ · noun
A large, carnivorous feline mammal with a yellow or golden coat and black spots, native to Africa and Asia. Leopards are known for their agility and stealth. Related: panther, cheetah, jaguar, lynx.
BUFFALO/ˈbʌfəloʊ/ · noun
A large, hooved, herbivorous mammal with a shaggy coat, native to North America. A person who lives in or near a city, especially one who is not from the countryside. Related: bison, beefalo, water buffalo, cape buffalo.
RHINO/ˈraɪnoʊ/ · noun
A large, heavily built herbivorous mammal with a horn on its nose, native to Africa and southern Asia. Rhinos are known for their tough skin and aggressive behavior. Related: rhinoceros, rhineceros, black rhino, white rhino.
ZEBRA/ziːbrə/ · noun
A wild or domesticated equine mammal with a black and white striped coat, native to Africa. It is a member of the horse family and is known for its distinctive appearance and social behavior. Related: horse, donkey, mule, pony.
GIRAFFE/ˈɡɪrɑːf/ · noun
A tall, even-toed ungulate mammal with a long neck and legs, and a distinctive coat pattern. Related: camel, llama, alpaca, okapi.
KUDU/kuːduː/ · noun
A large antelope native to eastern and southern Africa, with a distinctive set of long, spiral horns. Kudus are known for their impressive leaping ability and can reach speeds of up to 60 km/h. Related: antelope, gazelle, impala, nyala.
ELAND/ɛlænd/ · noun
A large African antelope with a long, straight horns and a reddish-brown coat. Elands are found in savannas and grasslands. Related: antelope, buck, deer, gazelle.
IMPALA/ɪmˈpɑːlə/ · noun
A type of antelope native to southern Africa, known for its distinctive horns and reddish-brown coat. It is a medium-sized, agile animal that inhabits grasslands and savannas. Related: antelope, deer, gazelle, pronghorn.
WILDEBEEST/ˈwɪldɪbiːst/ · noun
A large, hoofed, herbivorous mammal of the cattle family, known for its annual migrations in large herds. It is native to Africa and is also known as a gnu. Related: gnu, antelope, buffalo, bovid.