Species

Lindsay H.
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  1. marsupial
    a mammal the female of which has a pouch carrying the young
    But it isn't a rat; it is a marsupial.
  2. enigmatic
    not clear to the understanding
    Another animal they found is called the enigmatic porcupine.
  3. scientist
    a person with advanced knowledge of empirical fields
    Scientists have found eight new species of mammals in Peru, a country in South America.
  4. species
    taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
    New Species Found in Peru An expedition found eight new mammals.
  5. animal
    a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
    Biologists are scientists who study the plant and animal life of a particular area.
  6. discover
    determine the existence, presence, or fact of
    Thought Questions: Do you think there are many other types of animals that haven't been discovered yet?
Created on Tue Dec 11 22:07:42 EST 2012 (updated Wed Dec 19 17:27:33 EST 2012)

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