Noun

Singular animal

Plural animals

animal (plural animals)

  1. In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).
    A cat is an animal, not a plant.
    Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants.
  2. In non-scientific usage, any member of the kingdom Animalia other than a human being.
  3. In non-scientific usage, any land-living vertebrate (i.e. not birds, fishes, insects etc)
  4. (figuratively) A person who behaves wildly.
    My students are animals.
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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Sat Nov 28 05:50:54 2009

Animals are a major group of mostly multicellular, eukaryotic organisms of the kingdom Animalia or Metazoa. Their body plan eventually becomes fixed as they develop, although some undergo a process of metamorphosis later on in their life. Most animals are motile, meaning they can move spontaneously and independently. All animals are also heterotrophs, meaning they must ingest other organisms for sustenance.

Most known animal phyla appeared in the fossil record as marine species during the Cambrian explosion, about 542 million years ago.

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Sun Mar 7 02:55:57 2010

what animal would be good for an animal behavior research paper?
Q. i have to do a research paper on animal behavior. one problem is that i don't know what animal i should do it on. i can't a lion because someone has already taken that one, whats another good one? it needs to be an animal to where i can clarify why they act the way they do hense, the animal behavior.
Asked by Hannah B - Sat Mar 7 16:50:21 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Cetaceans are highly intelligent and social creatures and are a good candidate for research paper on behavioral ecology. Since there has been a lot of research done on cetacean behaviors, especially in species such as the Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) and the Killer whale (Orcinus orca), it shouldn't be hard to find information to write about. One particularly interesting behavior that Odontocetes (toothed whales) have is called echolocation or "bio-sonar" and the hypotheses regarding the evolution and adaptive significance of this behavior are very interesting. Good luck with your paper.
Answered by Mrs. Mustang - Sat Mar 7 17:28:23 2009

animal right activists make it hard for companies in Ireland to advertise positions. How do I find these jobs?
Q. I am a Research Associate in In-Vivo Pharmacology in the US, I will be moving to Ireland at the end of the year and have been looking for related job on the internet for some time. I've recently been advised that many companies there don't advertise for specific animal handling jobs in my field because of the problem with animal right avtivists. I'm wondering how I can best find jobs related to my field without actually having to send a CV to each and every one of them? Appreciate any tips or suggestions on this. Thanks!
Asked by Jolene M - Sun Feb 4 15:02:16 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Just go on the dole, will you...
Answered by Nini - Sun Feb 4 15:10:21 2007

Where are some animal shelters in Orange County where a 12 year old can volunteer?
Q. I love animals like dogs and cats and have been asking many different animal shelters in Orange County, California if I can volunteer there if I am accompanied by a parent. Do you know any animal shelters that will allow a 12 year old to volunteer there? Thank You!
Asked by bballkid - Wed Jan 2 21:00:47 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The people at Orange County animal shelters, Humane Society, ASPCA, dog rescue associations and other animal-focused groups are going to have more information than people on Yahoo Answers, so give each a call yourself. You can find them in the Yellow pages and via Google searches.
Answered by Jayne says READ MORE BOOKS - Thu Jan 3 06:19:00 2008

From Yahoo Answer Search: "Animal"
Tue Mar 2 19:35:42 2010

This page is for quotes about animals.

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  • The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog one big one.
  • The Dodo never had a chance. He seems to have been invented for the sole purpose of becoming extinct and that was all he was good for.
  • It is my view that the vegetarian manner of living by its purely physical effect on the human temperament would most beneficially influence the lot of mankind.
  • Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.
  • A horse is dangerous at both ends and uncomfortable in the middle.
  • Animals are always loyal and love you, whereas children you never know where you are.
Speedwell farmer charged with 72 counts of animal cruelty - WVLT
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Speedwell farmer charged with 72 counts of animal cruelty

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New Montgomery County dog chain law OK'd - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
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Animal control officer ad almost ready - Evening Observer
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Animal control officer ad almost ready

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The question of who is going to be the city of Dunkirk's Animal Control Officer may be resolved sometime soon. ...

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Tue Mar 9 16:49:16 2010

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From Yahoo Image Search: "Animal"
Tue Mar 9 16:51:27 2010

intro: How to make some fun animal masks
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intro: How to make some fun animal masks

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I asked Lode today when showing him these pictures whether he liked these masks and he yelled, YES, the rabbit I want to have ... i said 'why the rabbit' he said 'looks a bit like batman'...just when I'm thinking...

Donations Needed: Benefit Sale for Animal Shelter | City News
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Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:15:40 GM

If you've got new or gently-used items in your home, consider helping out our homeless . animals. by donating them to the Garage Sale fundraiser benefitting the City of Georgetown . Animal. Shelter, now in its 11th year. ...

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Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:56:37 GM

Scottish SPCA reveal details of 'sickening and harrowing' incidents across Scotland last year.

From Google Blog Search: "Animal"
Tue Mar 9 14:16:59 2010

See also:

  • NetVet Veterinary ResourcesNetVet Veterinary Resources
    netvet.wustl.edu
    Collection of animal related links, including recommendations for the care of different species in Academic Institutions, maintained at Washington University in St. Louis.
  • National Center for Animal Health SurveillanceNational Center for Animal Health Surveillance
    aphis.usda.gov
    Provides a gateway to the USDA Animal and Plant Inspection Service departments covering the monitoring and reporting of animal health issues in the US.
  • VetMedVetMed
    lsoft.com
    Information on how to subscribe to this email discussion group - for veterinarians and others interested in veterinary topics. Online archives, for members only.
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