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 experiences the most daylight hours each year?
Q. This is referring to one specific type of animal. For the amount of daylight, it is referring to the average amount that each member of that type of animal receives.
Asked by sean w - Fri May 9 14:20:00 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Swallows are near the top as they fly thousands of miles twice each year to raise young in summer both NTH & STH, but i would think it is Artic Tern that flys between The Soviet Union Polar regions in the Artic to South Australia, Tasmania & The Antartic coast. The Artic Terns enjoy hunting $ feeding in 18 to 24hr days.
Answered by Phantom - Sun May 11 08:47:19 2008

What are some non profit animal focused organizations?
Q. What are some trustworthy non profit organizations that you know for sure are worth donating money to and that will use 100% of the donations toward the cause of protecting animals? I'm looking for organizations dealing with both pets and wild animals, animal abuse, endangered species, etc. I'm planning on starting my own non profit 'campaign' of sorts to support a new non profit organization like this each month. I'm starting with animals, but don't want to donate money to someone who will use it on something completely unhelpful to the actual cause.
Asked by Odioshka - Tue Jul 31 07:12:01 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Ok I have to let you know one fact-there are NO charitable organizations/non profits where 100% of the donations go to the actual cause. I look for a range of 80-99%, some people are comfortable going as low as 75% but not me. They may have some events where 100% of what they raise in donations goes to the cause but those are usually underwrtitten by a large donor. Unfortunately they have expenses too-salaries/insurance/ov erhead/office supplies-you know the same stuff for profit companies use. Check your yellow pages or online for a local chapter of what i consider are the best options below: American Council for the Blind-Guide Dogs paws peta humane Society Check on any charity through the better business bureau. Their website is… [cont.]
Answered by msijg - Tue Jul 31 09:38:43 2007

What animal holds a special place in your heart?
Q. I have the cutest cat in the world. She is just a mixed breed, but looks kind of like a burmese. She has the round apple face, with GIANT green eyes, and she is very petite. She is absolutely so sweet, she is lying in my lap right now. She will follow me around the house, just so i am in her sight. She also sleeps with me. AND she loves to be hugged. I don't know TOO many cats that love to be hugged. She is my favorite animal in the world, she has a special place in my heart, and will forever. Do you have, or have you had an animal that held a special place in your heart?
Asked by Stark - Sun Dec 17 11:10:03 2006 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I have had some type of animal in my life all my life. But there two that will never be replaced and will always hold a special place in my heart. One is my Lab that I have now. He was a gift to me from my brother who past away. Three months before he died he got me my Lab so I would not ne alone in case he died. From day one that puppy became my saving grace. Even at 7 weeks he read and seemed to understand people's feelings perfectly. He always seemed to know what I needed, and never left my side. At the same time I sustained a permanent injury that would change my life. After my brother died and I was injured I sank into a deep depression and did not want to get up any more. I would not have if it was not for my puppy. Every morning he… [cont.]
Answered by TritanBear - Sun Dec 17 11:26:35 2006

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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.
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Two of the world's biggest pharmaceutical companies said Tuesday they are uniting their . animal. health businesses in a deal to become the top dog in the veterinary industry.

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See also:

  • National Biosecurity Resource CenterNational Biosecurity Resource Center
    biosecuritycenter.org
    A United States data resource to enable preparation for animal health emergencies.
  • 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.
  • USDA: Animal HealthUSDA: Animal Health
    aphis.usda.gov
    The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service provides information on the health of domestic animals in the United States including an animal health report, disease information, laboratory services and veterinary services.
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