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.

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.

1:captivity Captivity is the condition of being trapped or confined. Animals that are kept in zoos are in captivity. A prisoner is in captivity, and a kidnapping victim is also in captivity. If you catch a firefly and keep it in a jar, its

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

4:habitat 1a : the place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows. b : the typical place of residence of a person or a group the arctic habitat of the Inuit. c : a housing for a controlled physical enviro

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

13:monkey As previously mentioned, some of the key associations with monkeys include energy, playfulness, fun, and humor. Monkeys are also connected with mischief, trickery, intelligence, and courage. Monkeys are very resourceful and highly

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

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

10:zoo A zookeeper, sometimes referred as animal keeper, is a person who manages zoo animals that are kept in captivity for conservation or to be displayed to the public. They are usually responsible for the feeding and daily care of the an

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

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