Definition: To illegally take fish or game from a protected area, or to take something unfairly.

Example: They were caught trying to poach animals in the national park.

Definition: To cook food gently in a liquid that is just below boiling, or to take something illegally or unfairly, especially fish or game.

Example: The chef decided to poach the salmon in a white wine sauce for dinner.

Definition: A person who illegally hunts or catches animals or fish on someone else's land.

Example: The poacher was caught trying to take deer from the protected forest.

Definition: The illegal act of hunting or capturing wild animals, often for their meat or other valuable parts.

Example: Poaching is a serious problem that threatens many endangered species.

Definition: To illegally hunt or catch animals, especially in protected areas.

Example: The organization works hard to stop poaching in national parks.

Definition: A type of diving duck known for its heavy body and large head, often found in Europe and Asia, characterized by gray and black feathers and a reddish head.

Example: The pochard swam gracefully across the lake, diving for food beneath the surface.

Definition: A part of the limb of an arthropod, such as a leg or a similar structure in crustaceans.

Example: The podite of the crab helps it to walk and swim effectively.

Definition: A type of fish belonging to a genus known for having many barbels on its lower jaw, commonly referred to as drumfish.

Example: The fisherman caught several pogonias during his trip to the lake.

Definition: A type of marine worm that lives in tubes on the ocean floor, has tentacles on its head, and does not have a digestive system.

Example: Pogonophorans are fascinating creatures that thrive in the deep sea, often found in chitin tubes.

Definition: A type of fish, specifically a menhaden or a large surfperch found in the Pacific Ocean.

Example: The fisherman caught a pogy while fishing near the coast.

Definition: A small, carnivorous mammal from the weasel family, known for its strong smell and nocturnal habits. It is often brown or black and can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Example: The polecat is known for its ability to spray a foul-smelling liquid to defend itself.

Definition: An agent, often an insect, that helps plants reproduce by transferring pollen from one flower to another.

Example: Bees are important pollinators that help many plants grow and produce fruit.