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Book: Tigers at Twilight
Words & Phrases

There are many animals in Indian forests. Jack and Annie meet these animals on their adventure.

  Noun Picture Meaning
1. langur
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langur Leaf-eating Asian monkey with long tail
2. peacocks
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peacocks Male animals famous for their large fan-shaped tails with blue and green spots
3. small deer
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small deer Small animals that usually have brownish fur. They can run very fast.
4. tigers
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tigers The largest member of the cat family that live on meat
5. elephants
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elephants Large grey animals with long trunks (nose)
6. python
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python Large nonpoisonous snake that kills animals by choking them
7. rhinoceros:
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rhino Large animal with very thick skin and one or two horns on its snout
8. endangered animal
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endangered Animal that is at risk of dying out and disappearing completely

Reference: Collins Cobuild Advanced Learner's English Dictionary, MSN Encarta Dictionary