Jungle Out There

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 2. Doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion (plural) (6)
  2. 4. Massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa (plural) (6)
  3. 6. Long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws (7)
  4. 9. A ___ played against a computer (plural) (10)
  5. 11. A sudden happening that brings good fortune (4)
  6. 12. Striped African relative of the horse (5)
  7. 13. State of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy (9)
  8. 14. Long legless reptile that slithers (5)
  9. 15. People you like and enjoy spending time with (7)

Down

  1. 1. A location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival (6)
  2. 3. Playful animal that swings through trees (plural) (7)
  3. 5. Large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air (plural) (8)
  4. 7. Huge gray animal with a trunk (plural) (9)
  5. 8. Tallest living quadruped (7)
  6. 10. Metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's (3)