South Luangwa Word Search

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Illustrated South Luangwa scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national park's word search puzzle

This South Luangwa word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — its landforms, its wildlife, and the habitats inside it. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.

Words to find: LUANGWA, ELEPHANT, LEOPARD, LION, BUFFALO, ZEBRA, WILDEBEEST, GIRAFFE, HIPPO, CROCODILE, HYENA, WILDDOG.

Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.

South Luangwa word list, defined

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.
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.
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.
BUFFALO /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ · noun
A large wild ox, especially an African or Asian buffalo (genus Bubalus/Syncerus), or, loosely, the American bison of North America. Related: ox, bison, bovine.
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.
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.
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.
HIPPO /hɪpoʊ/ · noun
A large, herbivorous mammal that lives in rivers and lakes in Africa, having a rounded body, short legs, and a large mouth with big teeth. Hippos are known for their distinctive grunting sounds and ability to hold their breath underwater for long periods. Related: rhinoceros, elephant, giraffe, zebra.
CROCODILE /ˈkrɒkədaɪl/ (British & US; US often /ˈkrɑːkədaɪl/) · noun
A large, predatory semiaquatic reptile of the family Crocodylidae, native to tropical regions, having a long tapered snout, thick scaly hide, and powerful jaws; also, more broadly in informal use, any large crocodilian including alligators and caimans. Related: crocodilian, croc.
HYENA /haɪˈiːnə/ · noun
A carnivorous mammal of the family Hyaenidae, having a broad head, short legs, and a long, bushy tail. Hyenas are known for their scavenging behavior and distinctive laugh-like calls. Related: jackal, canine, carnivore, scavenger.

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