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Bulgaria |
Bulgaria is a country in Europe. Some of its neighbors are Greece, Turkey, and Romania. Part of Bulgaria lies along the shore of a large sea called the Black Sea. Most people in Bulgaria live in cities, but much of Bulgaria is covered by forest and mountains. These areas are home to bears and wolves. |
canine |
having to do with dogs or animals related to dogs, such as wolves, foxes, and coyotes. [1/3 definitions] |
coyote |
a North American mammal that is closely related to dogs, foxes, and wolves. Coyotes have a pointed nose and ears and a bushy tail. They hunt small animals, and they also sometimes eat plants. |
den |
the resting place of wolves, lions, and other large wild animals. [1/2 definitions] |
dog |
a furry animal with four legs, a pointed nose, and a tail. Their sharp teeth and claws are good for hunting small animals as food, but they also sometimes eat plant food. Dogs are mammals, closely related to coyotes, foxes, and wolves. There are many kinds or breeds of dogs, with a wide range of sizes and appearances. Some dogs are bred for special jobs, such as herding sheep. Dogs are often kept as pets. [1/2 definitions] |
family |
A family is a group of living things that are related to each other and have things in common with each other. Dogs are different animals from wolves, but they are in the same animal family. [1/5 definitions] |
fierce |
When something is fierce, it is wild and dangerous. Wolves, badgers, and wolverines are some animals that are fierce. When they attack, they attack with great strength and speed, and without fear or mercy. [1/2 definitions] |
fox |
a wild mammal that has a pointed nose, pointed ears, and a bushy tail. Foxes are closely related to coyotes, dogs, and wolves. Foxes hunt insects, birds, and other small animals but will sometimes eat plants, especially fruit. [1/3 definitions] |
Georgia |
Georgia is a country in Asia. Russia and Turkey are two of its neighbors. Georgia is a country with many mountains and has a language that is very different from the languages of its neighbors. The mountains of Georgia are home to badgers, wolves, bears, and lynx. People who visit Georgia can hike and climb in the hills and mountains, enjoy beaches on the Black Sea, and also see many beautiful, old churches. [1/2 definitions] |
German shepherd |
a breed of dog. German shepherds are large dogs that resemble wolves and have a thick brown or black coat. They are used as guard dogs and as guide dogs for blind people. |
hunting |
Hunting is the activity of trying to catch or kill animals, such as deer, wolves, or ducks, for food or for sport. |
jackal |
a mammal that is closely related to wolves and dogs. Jackals eat the remains of dead animals and hunt for small or weak animals. Several kinds of jackals are found in Asia and Africa. |
Latvia |
Latvia is a country in Europe. It lies on a sea called the Baltic. Two of its neighbors are Estonia and Lithuania. Latvia has many hills and plains, and there are many rivers. Latvia has done many things to protect the plants and animals in the country. Although Latvia has large cities with many businesses and factories, it is also home to animals such as deer, bears, eagles, beavers, and wolves. |
Macedonia |
Macedonia is a region in Europe. Part of it is in Greece and part of it is in the country of Northern Macedonia. Macedonia has many mountains and three very large lakes. It is home to deer, bears, wolves, eagles, owls, and many other animals. |
North Macedonia |
North Macedonia is a country in Europe. Two of its neighbors are Albania and Greece. North Macedonia has many mountains and three very large lakes. North Macedonia is home to deer, bears, wolves, eagles, owls, and many other animals. |
Norway |
Norway is a country in Europe. It lies next to the country of Sweden. It is also on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Norway is home to many reindeer, foxes, bears, and wolves. Fishing is very important in Norway, and fish from Norway is sold to many other countries. People in Norway speak a language called Norwegian. |
pup |
the young of foxes, wolves, seals, whales, and some other mammals. [1/2 definitions] |
Rocky Mountains |
The Rocky Mountains are a range of high mountains in the western part of the United States and Canada. The Rocky Mountains are home to many animals, such as deer, bears, wolves, coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, and sheep. Many people come to the Rocky Mountains to camp, hike, and ski. |
Romania |
Romania is a country in Europe. Two of its neighbors are Hungary and Moldova. Part of Romania lies on the shore of the Black Sea. Romania has mountains, hills, plains, and forests. The forests are home to animals such as bears, wolves, foxes, badgers, and bats. A big cat called a lynx also lives in parts of Romania. There are many farms in Romania, but there are also many factories that make things like clothing, shoes, and machines. |
Russia |
Russia is a large country that stretches from Europe into Asia. Russia is the biggest country in the world and has many types of climate and land. The Ural mountains are in Russia. It is these mountains that make the line between Europe and Asia. Russia has warm summers in most places and very cold winters with a lot of snow. The southern parts of Russia near the Black Sea have warmer weather. Russia is home to many kinds of animals, such as bears, deer, and wolves. There are even tigers in the eastern part of Russia. Most people in Russia speak Russian. |
scared |
When you are scared, you are afraid. Some people get scared when they are alone or in a very dark place. Most people are scared of dangerous animals such as wolves, bears, or alligators. |
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