18:alarm a signal (such as a loud noise or flashing light) that warns or alerts also : a device that signals set the alarm to wake me at seven. 3 : sudden sharp apprehension and fear resulting from the perception of imminent danger. 4 : a w

16:hyena Hyenas are not members of the dog or cat families. Instead, they are so unique that they have a family all their own, Hyaenidae. There are four members of the Hyaenidae family: the striped hyena, the “giggly” spotted hyena, the bro

6:specie The definition of a species is a group of animals, plants or other living things that all share common characteristics and that are all classified as alike in some manner. An example of a species is all human beings. noun.

3:deforestation Direct causes of deforestation are agricultural expansion, wood extraction (e.g., logging or wood harvest for domestic fuel or charcoal), and infrastructure expansion such as road building and urbanization. Rarely is there

9:poach Some examples of illegal wildlife trade are well known, such as poaching of elephants for ivory and tigers for their skins and bones. However, countless other species are similarly overexploited, from marine turtles to timber trees.

8:capture Some common synonyms of capture are bag, catch, ensnare, entrap, snare, and trap. While all these words mean "to come to possess or control by or as if by seizing," capture suggests taking by overcoming resistance or difficulty

12:lion Its most common traits are: majesty, strength, courage, justice, and military might. It can be both solar and lunar. Commonly reffered to as "the KING of the beasts," it is a symbol of Kingly power and might, but as the lioness it i

2:creature The definition of a creature is a person, animal or other being, real, imaginary or mythical. An example of a creature is a cyclops. An example of a creature is sasquatch. An example of a creature is a flying horse.

14:snake Historically, serpents and snakes represent fertility or a creative life force. As snakes shed their skin through sloughing, they are symbols of rebirth, transformation, immortality, and healing.

7:wild If a person is wild, he might be unrestrained, crazy, or even enthusiastic — like someone who's wild about cabaret music. The term "to run wild" means to grow unrestrained, undisciplined, like a wild animal or an imagination that is

19:kangoroo According to this legend, Cook and Banks were exploring the area when they happened upon the animal. They asked a nearby local what the creatures were called. The local responded "kangaroo", said to mean "I don't know/understand

11:zebra Each individual has its own unique striped pattern – this means that no two zebras in the world are ever the same! Did you know that the zebra's pattern also acts as an insect repellent and a natural sunscreen? Although zebras live

15:hippo In Greek mythology, Hippo (Ancient Greek: Ἱππώ or Ἵππωτος Hippô means 'horse' or 'like a swift current') may refer to the following personages: Hippo, one of the 3,000 Oceanids, water-nymph daughters of the Titans Oceanus and his s