Definition: Relating to or resembling geese, which are large waterfowl known for their long necks and webbed feet.

Example: The anserine features of the bird made it easily identifiable as a type of goose.

Definition: A small insect that usually lives in large groups called colonies, where they work together and have different roles. Most ants do not have wings, except for some that can fly when they are ready to mate.

Example: I saw a line of ants carrying food back to their nest.

Definition: A vertical support or pillar that is part of a wall, often found at the ends of a structure, especially in classical architecture.

Example: The ancient temple featured beautiful antas that framed the entrance.

Definition: A large, nocturnal mammal known for its long snout and tongue, which it uses to eat ants and termites.

Example: The antbear uses its strong claws to dig into ant hills.

Definition: A type of mammal that primarily eats ants and termites, known for its long snout and tongue, and includes species like the giant anteater.

Example: The anteater used its long tongue to reach into the ant hill.

Definition: A type of fast-running animal that is part of the Bovidae family, found mainly in Africa and Asia, known for its slender body and long horns.

Example: The antelope gracefully leaped across the open grassland.

Definition: A small hill made of soil or dirt that is built by ants or termites as a place for their nest.

Example: We found an anthill in the garden while digging.

Definition: Relating to or resembling humans or great apes, especially in shape or appearance.

Example: The anthropoid features of the sculpture made it look more human-like than animal-like.

Definition: A type of higher primate that includes apes and monkeys, characterized by a more developed brain and a more human-like appearance.

Example: The anthropoid species are known for their complex social structures and behaviors.

Definition: Describing a stance or attitude that is against the use of animal fur, particularly in fashion or clothing.

Example: Many designers are adopting antifur practices to promote animal rights.

Definition: A behavior observed in some birds where they rub live ants on their feathers to help control parasites and obtain chemicals from the ants.

Example: The bird was seen anting, using ants to clean its feathers.