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MAMMAL :
A type of animal that feeds milk to its young and that usually has hair or fur covering most of its skin .
NOCTURNAL :
To be active mainly during the night .
PREDATOR :
An animal that naturally preys on others .
POACHING :
The illegal hunting , killing , or capturing of wild animals .
RODENT :
A gnawing mammal , for example rats , mice , squirrels , hamsters , porcupines , and their relatives , distinguished by strong constantly growing incisors and no canine teeth . The largest group of mammals .
SAVANNA :
An area or ridge of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers , basins , or seas .
WOODLAND :
Land that is predominantly covered with trees .
PRIMARY PRODUCER :
Any green plant or microorganisms that can convert light energy or chemical energy into organic matter via photosynthesis , thereby turning sun ’ s energy into plant matter .
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