A material made from animal skin, used to make shoes, bags, and jackets.
leather
The good and bad things about a situation or decision.
pros and cons
To hold someone close in your arms to show love or care.
to cuddle
one of the many soft, light things that cover a bird's body
feather
an illness, injury, or condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do, and that is usually permanent or lasts for a long time
disability
A food made from milk, such as cheese, butter, and yogurt.
dairy product
Very important and necessary; something that you cannot do without.
vital
The cutting down of trees in a large area, which can harm the environment.
deforestation
the hard, pointed part of a bird's mouth:
beak
extremely unkind and unpleasant and causing pain to people or animals intentionally:
cruel
To put someone or something in a situation where they could be harmed or made extinct.
endanger
To speak very quietly so that only a person close to you can hear.
whisper
A good or helpful result or effect from something.
bats find their way in the dark by producing sound waves that echo off the cave walls
echolocation
to take the place of something, or to put something or someone in the place of something or someone else:
replace
The dog is _________ its tail.
wagging
worth a lot of money or very important and useful.
valuable
Related to what is right and wrong; following rules about good behavior.
ethical
the air, water, and land in or on which people, animals, and plants live
environment
to use someone or something unfairly for your own advantage (for example animals)
exploit
a green, brown, or dark red plant that grows in the sea or on land very close to the sea
seaweed
The thick, soft hair that covers the body of some animals, like cats, dogs, and bears.
fur
Being with someone else, especially as friends, so you don’t feel lonely.
companionship
damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste
pollution
the development or improvement of something:
advancement