March Mammal Madness Vocabulary (not year specific)

Front

An animal that primarily eats meat.

Back

Carnivore

Front

An animal that primarily eats plants.

Back

Herbivore

Front

An animal that eats both plants and animals.

Back

Omnivore

Front

An animal that hunts and feeds on other animals.

Back

Predator

Front

An animal that is hunted and eaten by other animals.

Back

Prey

Front

A physical or behavioral characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

Back

Adaptation

Front

The natural environment in which an organism lives.

Back

Habitat

Front

A community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) interacting with each other and their physical environment.

Back

Ecosystem

Front

A species at risk of extinction due to various factors such as habitat loss, pollution, or overhunting.

Back

Endangered

Front

A state of dormancy or inactivity in animals during the winter months to conserve energy.

Back

Hibernation