Maasai Mara Word Search
A free Maasai Mara word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its landforms, its wildlife, and the habitats inside it, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: MARA, MAASAI, FLOODPLAIN, KOPJES, ACACIA, BAOBAB, SAVANNA, WOODLAND, WILDEBEEST, ZEBRA, ELEPHANT, GIRAFFE.
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Maasai Mara word list, defined
- MARA /mɑːrə/ · noun
- A term used to describe a type of African antelope, or a rare given name. In some contexts, it can also refer to a type of mythical creature. Related: antelope, gazelle, deer, wildlife.
- FLOODPLAIN /ˈflʌdpleɪn/ · noun
- An area of low-lying land adjacent to a river or stream that is subject to flooding when the watercourse overflows its banks, typically composed of sediment deposited by floodwaters. Related: alluvial plain, flood area, bottomland, lowland.
- ACACIA /əˈkeɪʃə/ · noun
- A tree or shrub of the genus Acacia (or, in modern classifications, related genera such as Vachellia and Senegalia), native chiefly to warm regions, typically having compound leaves and clusters of small yellow or white flowers; also, the hard, durable wood of such a tree. Related: mimosa, wattle, thorn tree, shittah.
- BAOBAB /ˈbeɪəʊbæb/ · noun
- A baobab is a massive, thick-trunked tree of the genus Adansonia, native to Africa, Madagascar, and Australia, known for its distinctive swollen trunk and longevity. It also refers to the edible fruit of this tree, which has a tangy flavour and is used in foods and drinks. Related: monkey-bread tree, upside-down tree, cream of tartar tree, dead-rat tree.
- SAVANNA /ˈsævənə/ · noun
- A tropical or subtropical grassland with scattered trees, typically found in Africa and Australia. A savanna is characterized by a mix of grasses and open woodlands. Related: grassland, prairie, steppe, tundra.
- WOODLAND /ˈwʊdlənd/ · noun
- A region of land covered with trees and underbrush, typically with a more or less closed canopy of branches overhead. A wooded area, especially one that is managed for timber or recreation. Related: forest, wood, grove, thicket.
- 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.
- 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.
- ELEPHANT /ˈɛlɪfənt/ · noun
- A very large herbivorous mammal of the family Elephantidae, with a long trunk, tusks, and large ears, native to Africa and southern Asia.
- 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.
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