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Animals — Lesson 4

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kangaroo

ˌkæŋɡəˈruː

A large marsupial from Australia with strong hind legs and a long tail, known for hopping — the kangaroo hopped across the field.

The kangaroo jumped across the field.

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kitten

ˈkɪtən

Young domestic cat — the kitten is sleeping in the sun.

The kitten chases a ball of yarn.

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lamb

læm

Young sheep — we had roast lamb for dinner.

The lamb plays with its siblings.

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lion

ˈlaɪən

A large wild cat with a mane (males) found in Africa and India, known as the — we saw a lion at the zoo yesterday.

The lion rested under the shade of a tree.

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male

meɪl

An animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova) — the male lion has a mane.

The male lion has a mane.

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monkey

ˈmʌŋki

A primate with a long tail that lives in trees, found in tropical regions of the world — I saw a cute monkey at the zoo.

The monkey swung from tree to tree.

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mouse

maʊs

A small rodent with a long tail, pointed snout, and rounded ears — I saw a little mouse in the garden.

The mouse runs in its wheel.

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owl

aʊl

A nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes, a flat face, and a round head, known — the owl flew silently through the night sky.

The owl hooted softly in the dark.

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oyster

ˈɔɪstɚ

A type of shellfish that lives in saltwater, with a hard shell — I ordered oysters at the restaurant.

The oyster contained a small pearl.

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panda

ˈpændə

A large black-and-white mammal from China that feeds on bamboo and is an — the panda eats bamboo all day long.

The panda sat and chewed on bamboo.

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pet

A domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement — I have a pet dog.

She pets the cat softly.

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pig

pɪɡ

A pig is a domesticated mammal with a stout body, short legs, and a flat snout — the farmer has three pigs on his farm.

The pig rolls happily in the mud.

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