Kangaroos and Koalas Word Search
Free Kangaroos and Koalas word search. We picked 12 themed words — the habitats, species, and behaviors of an animal group — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: KANGAROO, KOALA, MARSUPIAL, POUCH, EUCALYPTUS, JOEY, TREE, HERBIVORE, NOCTURNAL, GREY, ANTI, CLAW.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Kangaroos and Koalas word list, defined
- KANGAROO /kæŋɡəˈruː/ · noun
- A large, powerful, herbivorous marsupial native to Australia, with a distinctive method of locomotion using its powerful hind legs and tail. Related: wallaby, marsupial, roo, hopping mouse.
- KOALA /kəˈuːlə/ · noun
- A small, furry, herbivorous marsupial native to Australia, known for its distinctive nose and love of eucalyptus leaves. Related: marsupial, opossum, kangaroo, wallaby.
- MARSUPIAL /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/ · noun
- A mammal that carries its young in a pouch on its body, typically found in Australia, New Zealand, and nearby islands. Related: metatherian, pouched mammal, marsupiate, marsupium.
- POUCH /pɒʊtʃ/ · noun, verb
- A small bag or pouch, typically made of fabric or leather, used for carrying small items. To put or store something in a pouch. Related: bag, pocket, sack, container.
- EUCALYPTUS /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/ · noun
- A tall, fast-growing evergreen tree of the genus Eucalyptus, native to Australia and nearby islands, with aromatic leaves that yield an essential oil used in medicine and industry. Related: gum tree, blue gum, stringybark.
- JOEY /dʒoʊ.i/ · noun
- A young kangaroo or wallaby, especially one that is still in its mother's pouch. A term of endearment for a young monkey. Related: youngling, cub, kitten, pup.
- TREE /triː/ · noun
- A perennial plant with a single stem or trunk, branches, and leaves, and often producing flowers, fruits, or seeds. A tree can be a living organism or a part of a landscape feature. Related: shrub, bush, plant, vegetation.
- HERBIVORE /ˈhɜːrbɪvɔːr/ · noun
- An animal that eats only plants, such as a cow or a rabbit. Related: plant-eater, vegetarian, browse, graze.
- NOCTURNAL /ˈnɒktərnəl/ · adjective
- Active at night; having a period of activity at night, typically in contrast to being active during the day. Related: crepuscular, noctambulant, nightly, diurnal.
- GREY /greɪ/ · adjective
- Having a medium dark to dark color, typically a shade of blue or brown. Used to describe something that is dull or lacking in brightness. Related: black, dark, dim, dull.
- ANTI /ˈænti/ · noun
- A person who is opposed to something, such as a policy, proposal, or group. Used informally, often contrasted with a 'pro' who supports the same thing. Related: opponent, detractor, critic, adversary.
- CLAW /klɔː/ · noun, verb
- A claw is a curved, pointed nail on the toe of an animal such as a cat, bird, or crab, used for gripping, climbing, or tearing. As a verb, it means to scratch or tear at something with claws or fingernails. Related: talon, nail, unguis, pincer.
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