Desert Animals Word Search
Play a Desert Animals word search free online. We built the 12-word list around the habitats, species, and behaviors of an animal group, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: CAMEL, RATTLESNAKE, SCORPION, GILAMONSTER, ROADRUNNER, JACKRABBIT, KANGAROORAT, COYOTE, HORNEDLIZARD, DESERTTORTOISE, SIDEWINDER, ELAND.
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Desert Animals word list, defined
- CAMEL /ˈkæm.əl/ · noun
- A large, long-necked ruminant mammal of the genus Camelus, native to the deserts of Asia and North Africa, with either one hump (the dromedary) or two (the Bactrian camel) that stores fat as an energy reserve. Related: dromedary, Bactrian camel, beast of burden.
- RATTLESNAKE /ˈrætəlsneɪk/ · noun
- A venomous snake with a rattle on its tail, found in the Americas. A rattlesnake is a pit viper with a distinctive rattle. Related: viper, copperhead, cottonmouth, coral snake.
- SCORPION /skɔːrpiən/ · noun
- A large, often venomous arachnid with a curved tail that it uses to defend itself, typically found in warm, dry regions. Scorpions are nocturnal and feed on insects and other small animals. Related: arachnid, arachnida, spider, tick.
- JACKRABBIT /ˈdʒækˌræbɪt/ · noun
- A large hare, typically with a brownish-gray coat and long ears, native to North America. It is known for its ability to jump long distances. Related: hare, rabbit, lagomorph, bunny.
- COYOTE /kaɪˈoʊti/ · noun
- A wild canine native to North America, smaller than a wolf, with grayish-brown fur and pointed ears, known for its distinctive yelping howl. It is noted for its adaptability, thriving in habitats ranging from deserts and prairies to urban areas. Related: prairie wolf, brush wolf.
- SIDEWINDER /ˈsaɪdwaɪndər/ · noun
- A type of venomous snake found in North America, characterized by its ability to move sideways. A term used to describe a person or thing that is cunning or deceitful. Related: cunning, deceitful, sly, crafty.
- ELAND /ˈiːlənd/ · noun
- A large African antelope of the genus Taurotragus, with long spiral horns, a dewlap, and a tan to greyish coat; the largest living antelope. Related: antelope, Taurotragus, kudu, oryx.
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