Crossword on animals

Name: ______________________   Date: ____________

Use the clues to fill in the crossword.

Across

  1. 2. Small Old World burrowing desert rodent with long soft pale fur and hind legs adapted for leaping (6)
  2. 3. Furry pet that barks and wags its tail (plural) (4)
  3. 5. Short-tailed Old World burrowing rodent with large cheek pouches (7)
  4. 7. Large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (plural) (8)
  5. 8. Playful animal that swings through trees (plural) (7)

Down

  1. 1. Animal you can ride that gallops (plural) (6)
  2. 2. Tallest living quadruped (plural) (8)
  3. 4. Furry pet that purrs and chases mice (plural) (4)
  4. 6. Long-eared animal that hops (plural) (7)