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
- A flat area around a river that is formed by sediment deposited by the river. It is typically low-lying and subject to flooding. Related: plain, valley, delta, basin.
- ACACIA /ˈækəsiə/ · noun
- A tree or shrub of the genus Acacia, native to tropical and subtropical regions, often having thorns and fragrant flowers. Acacia is also used as a name for various other plants. Related: wattle, thorn tree, prickly acacia, black wattle.
- BAOBAB /ˌbæoʊˈbæb/ · noun
- A large tree with a thick trunk and branches that resemble a root system, native to Africa and Australia. Related: bottle tree, upside-down tree, monkey bread 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 /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.
- 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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