Animal
noun
Any living creature that can move on its own, eats, and can reproduce.
The lion is a powerful animal.
Often appears as...
- wild animal
- domestic animal
noun
An individual of a group or species.
He's a funny old animal.
noun
A person who behaves wildly; often with negative connotation.
He turned into an animal when he gets angry.
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Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
In biology, a multicellular organism that eats food to survive rather than creating its own, and is able to respond to stimulus.
We're studying the classification of different animals in biology class.
Often appears as...
- animal species
- animal classification
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Academic
noun
In a derogatory way, a person who is very enthusiastic or passionate about something.
He's a real animal when it comes to football.
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Neutral
Colloquial
noun
Any living creature that can move on its own, eats, and can reproduce.
The lion is a powerful animal.
Often appears as...
- wild animal
- domestic animal
noun
An individual of a group or species.
He's a funny old animal.
noun
A person who behaves wildly; often with negative connotation.
He turned into an animal when he gets angry.
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
In biology, a multicellular organism that eats food to survive rather than creating its own, and is able to respond to stimulus.
We're studying the classification of different animals in biology class.
Often appears as...
- animal species
- animal classification
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In a derogatory way, a person who is very enthusiastic or passionate about something.
He's a real animal when it comes to football.
Usage tips
Neutral
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Motion as trait
Emphasizes animals moving independently as an important characteristic.
The goldfish is an animal that swims gracefully.
Pro Tip 2/3Not every creature
Be aware that not all living things like plants are considered animals.
Unlike animals, trees cannot move or eat.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid anthropomorphism
When talking about animals, don't attribute them human traits unnecessarily.
The octopus moves its arms, but it doesn't 'wave' like a human.
Pro Tip 1/3Motion as trait
Emphasizes animals moving independently as an important characteristic.
The goldfish is an animal that swims gracefully.
Pro Tip 2/3Not every creature
Be aware that not all living things like plants are considered animals.
Unlike animals, trees cannot move or eat.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid anthropomorphism
When talking about animals, don't attribute them human traits unnecessarily.
The octopus moves its arms, but it doesn't 'wave' like a human.
Pro Tip 1/3Motion as trait
Emphasizes animals moving independently as an important characteristic.
The goldfish is an animal that swims gracefully.
Pro Tip 2/3Not every creature
Be aware that not all living things like plants are considered animals.
Unlike animals, trees cannot move or eat.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid anthropomorphism
When talking about animals, don't attribute them human traits unnecessarily.
The octopus moves its arms, but it doesn't 'wave' like a human.
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The myth behind the...
The rat rose with the sun to get an early start, but on the way to the river, he met the horse, the tiger, and the ox. Because the rat was small and couldn't swim very well, he asked the bigger animals for help. While the tiger and horse refused, the kind-hearted ox agreed to carry the rat across.
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Why do animals have such...
That makes our bodies go into a decline, which eventually results in disease and death. But if that's consistently true, why the huge variance in aging patterns and lifespan within the animal kingdom? The answer lies in several factors, including environment and body size.
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How do animals...
We keep animals as pets, they enrich our environment, we farm many species for food, and we use them in experiments to advance science and human health. Animals are clearly important to us, so it's equally important that we avoid causing them unnecessary pain.
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Chimps have feelings and...
because I had become a lawyer because I wanted to speak for the voiceless, defend the defenseless, and I'd never realized how voiceless and defenseless the trillions, billions of nonhuman animals are. And I began to work as an animal protection lawyer.
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A whale saved my life PIPE...
animal? He put his pectoral fin right under me and he just held it to the surface of the water like this. Just like this and I just laid on it and I hugged it. I held onto him like this and I hugged it and I laid there forever.
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Largest Lizard on Earth...
It measures the force of the bite of an animal. So, if I bite on this here it should register... about 120 pounds per square inch. To get the dragons to bite, we're going to need a little bit of encouragement
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Gorilla shows Steve...
And I have to say there are very few more impressive animals in the whole world. He is absolutely massive despite the fact that he probably is no taller than I am.
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Strangled by a Boa...
then I might need a little bit of help. Constricting basically means to strangle, to suffocate the life out of prey, and that's how this magnificent animal
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A journey around the...
wild a little bit but deep down on the Ordos layer we all have I found this one beautiful animal but let me bring you
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How the Mojave Desert...
Exploration is a compulsory human trait. We're the only animal on the planet driven so deeply by curiosity.
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The myth behind the...
The rat rose with the sun to get an early start, but on the way to the river, he met the horse, the tiger, and the ox. Because the rat was small and couldn't swim very well, he asked the bigger animals for help. While the tiger and horse refused, the kind-hearted ox agreed to carry the rat across.
Video examples
Why do animals have such...
That makes our bodies go into a decline, which eventually results in disease and death. But if that's consistently true, why the huge variance in aging patterns and lifespan within the animal kingdom? The answer lies in several factors, including environment and body size.
Video examples
How do animals...
We keep animals as pets, they enrich our environment, we farm many species for food, and we use them in experiments to advance science and human health. Animals are clearly important to us, so it's equally important that we avoid causing them unnecessary pain.
Video examples
Chimps have feelings and...
because I had become a lawyer because I wanted to speak for the voiceless, defend the defenseless, and I'd never realized how voiceless and defenseless the trillions, billions of nonhuman animals are. And I began to work as an animal protection lawyer.
Video examples
A whale saved my life PIPE...
animal? He put his pectoral fin right under me and he just held it to the surface of the water like this. Just like this and I just laid on it and I hugged it. I held onto him like this and I hugged it and I laid there forever.
Video examples
Largest Lizard on Earth...
It measures the force of the bite of an animal. So, if I bite on this here it should register... about 120 pounds per square inch. To get the dragons to bite, we're going to need a little bit of encouragement
Video examples
Gorilla shows Steve...
And I have to say there are very few more impressive animals in the whole world. He is absolutely massive despite the fact that he probably is no taller than I am.
Video examples
Strangled by a Boa...
then I might need a little bit of help. Constricting basically means to strangle, to suffocate the life out of prey, and that's how this magnificent animal
Video examples
A journey around the...
wild a little bit but deep down on the Ordos layer we all have I found this one beautiful animal but let me bring you
Video examples
How the Mojave Desert...
Exploration is a compulsory human trait. We're the only animal on the planet driven so deeply by curiosity.
Example 1 of 10
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Alice Walker
American Author
The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for white, or women created for men.
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Jack Hanna
American Celebrity
I've been out all over the world tranquilizing animals.
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Frans de Waal
Dutch Scientist
Future benefits rarely figure in the minds of animals.
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John Catsimatidis
Greek Businessman
I just want to reflect the respect I have for animals.
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Princess Michael of Kent
We need to protect animals, not go to court over them.
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Lisa Scottoline
American Author
My animals are a really important part of my life.
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James Tupper
Canadian Actor
It is very important to be loving with animals.
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D. H. Lawrence
English Writer
Men! The only animal in the world to fear.
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Kesha
American Musician
I want to reconnect to my animal life.
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JoJo
American Musician
I'm afraid of animals.
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Alice Walker
American Author
The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for white, or women created for men.
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Jack Hanna
American Celebrity
I've been out all over the world tranquilizing animals.
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Frans de Waal
Dutch Scientist
Future benefits rarely figure in the minds of animals.
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John Catsimatidis
Greek Businessman
I just want to reflect the respect I have for animals.
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Princess Michael of Kent
We need to protect animals, not go to court over them.
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Lisa Scottoline
American Author
My animals are a really important part of my life.
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James Tupper
Canadian Actor
It is very important to be loving with animals.
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D. H. Lawrence
English Writer
Men! The only animal in the world to fear.
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Kesha
American Musician
I want to reconnect to my animal life.
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JoJo
American Musician
I'm afraid of animals.
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