Mammals Word Searches (Free to Print)

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This collection of mammals word search puzzles includes three puzzles (easy, moderate, hard) to cater them for your child’s age or ability level. They’re designed to be printed onto A4 paper.

A mammal is an animal whose female members of the species can produce milk (they have mammary glands). They also share a few other features, including that they all breathe air, have a backbone, and can grow hair.

All of the word search puzzles are free to print as pdf. Just click to open the pdf of your choice!

These word searches are made to be printable on A4 paper. Make sure you select “shrink to fit” to ensure the flashcards are printed properly.

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Mammals Word Search

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About these Animals

Here are some facts about each of these mammals for kids:

• Llamas originally come from the Andes Mountains in Peru. There are about 8 million domesticated llamas worldwide but none in the wild. They are known for spitting at you if you get too close!
• Goats originally come from the Middle East region, with some native species in America as well. There are over 1 billion domesticated goats worldwide as well as plenty in the wild all around the world.
• Tigers originally come from Asia, including India and Southeast Asia. There are fewer than 4,000 left in the wild, making their conservation status “endangered”. They are can be identified by their beautiful stripes.
• Bears originally come from North America, Europe, and Asia. Black bears are still abundant, while grizzlies are restricted mainly to the Canadian rockies. They are known for strength, hibernation, and omnivorous diets.
• Zebras originally come from the grasslands of Africa. There are about 500,000 left in the wild. Their conservation status is “near threatened”. They are known for their highly identifiable black and white stripes.
• Cats originally come from the Middle East and North Africa but have been bred into new and evolved breeds over time. There are hundreds of millions of domesticated cats worldwide.
• Sheep originally come from the Middle East and Central Asia. There are over 1 billion domesticated sheep worldwide, mostly used for food and wool. They are known for their wool, which makes food for us!
• Lemurs originally come from Madagascar. There are about 100 species, many critically endangered, with fewer than 2,000 of some species left. They are known for their very large eyes and long dangly tails.
• Monkeys originally come from tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. They are known for their high levels of intelligence and skills in swinging through the trees.
• Gibbons originally come from Southeast Asia. There are fewer than 250,000 left in the wild, making their conservation status “endangered”.
• Whales are beautiful large sea mammals, not fish! They are known for their enormous size and ability to swim very long distances.
• Bats originally come from all continents except Antarctica. There are over 1,400 species, with some endangered and others abundant. They are known for echolocation, which is their ability to assess their surrounds through squealing then hearing the sounds bouncing off the walls.
• Sloths originally come from Central and South America. There are about 1.5 million three-toed sloths in the wild. They are known for their slowness, and the crazy fact that their fur gets covered in algae!
• Pandas originally come from China. There are about 1,800 left in the wild. Their conservation status is vulnerable. They are known for eating bamboo and their black-and-white fur.
• Rabbits originally come from Europe and North Africa. There are over 300 million domesticated rabbits worldwide. They are known for their sheer cuteness and floppy ears.
• Horses originally come from Central Asia. There are about 60 million domesticated horses worldwide. They were originally domesticated for work, but are now mostly kept for enjoyment.

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