Backyard Animals Word Search
A free Backyard Animals word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the habitats, species, and behaviors of an animal group, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: RACCOON, OPOSSUM, SQUIRREL, CHIPMUNK, GARTERSNAKE, GROUNDHOG, MOLES, HEDGEHOG, BURROW, DENS, NEST, FORAGE.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Backyard Animals word list, defined
- RACCOON /ræˈkuːn/ · noun
- A medium-sized, carnivorous mammal native to North America, known for its distinctive black and white markings and dexterous hands. It is a common sight in forests and woodlands, often seen rummaging through trash cans or climbing trees. Related: bandit, mask, trash panda, ringtail.
- OPOSSUM /ˈoʊpəsəm/ · noun
- A marsupial of the family Didelphidae, native to the Americas, typically having a hairless prehensile tail and a pointed snout. Opossums are often considered pests due to their ability to carry diseases and damage crops. Related: marsupial, possum, Virginia opossum, common opossum.
- SQUIRREL /skwɪrəl/ · noun
- A small to medium-sized rodent that typically has a bushy tail and lives in trees, feeding on nuts, seeds, and fruits. Squirrels are known for their agility and ability to climb. Related: chipmunk, marmot, hamster, mouse.
- CHIPMUNK /ˈtʃɪp.mʌŋk/ · noun
- A small, striped rodent of North America belonging to the squirrel family (Sciuridae) and especially the genus Tamias, having a bushy tail and expandable cheek pouches used for carrying food. Related: ground squirrel.
- GROUNDHOG /ˈɡraʊndhɒɡ/ · noun
- A rodent that hibernates during the winter and is often seen as a symbol of weather forecasting, typically a marmot (Marmota monax) of North America. Related: marmot, woodchuck, whistle pig, chuck.
- MOLES /məʊlz/ · noun
- Small insectivorous mammals that live underground, often with poor eyesight but a keen sense of smell. They are typically brown or black in color and have a pointed snout and long, thin claws. Related: insectivores, burrowing animals, small mammals, rodents.
- HEDGEHOG /ˈhɛdʒɪhɒɡ/ · noun
- A small, spiny mammal that rolls into a ball for defense, typically with a round body and short legs. Related: porcupine, echidna, tenrec, hedgehog.
- BURROW /ˈbʌroʊ/ (US); /ˈbʌrəʊ/ (UK) · noun, verb
- A burrow is a hole or tunnel dug by an animal, such as a rabbit or fox, to serve as a dwelling or shelter. As a verb, to burrow means to dig a hole or tunnel into something, or to move through or press into something as if making a passage. Related: den, tunnel, hole, lair.
- DENS /dɛnz/ · noun
- Plural of "den": the resting or dwelling places of certain wild animals, such as lions or foxes; also rooms used as retreats, hideouts, or centers of disreputable activity. Related: lairs, burrows, hideouts, haunts.
- NEST /nɛst/ · noun, verb
- A structure made of twigs, grasses, and other plant material, built by birds, insects, or other animals to lay their eggs or give birth to their young. To settle or roost in a nest, estado, or other enclosed space. Related: den, hollow, cave, burrow.
- FORAGE /ˈfɒrɪdʒ/ (UK), /ˈfɔːrɪdʒ/ (US) · noun, verb
- Food for horses and cattle; as a verb, to search widely for food or provisions. Related: fodder, feed, search, scavenge.
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