Unique Animals of the Southwest Vocabulary

1. related
 Define: When things are related to one another, they belong to the same family.
 Example: Dogs are related to wolves and have some of the same characteristics.

2. female
 Define: The female in a species has specific characteristics that are different from the male species, such as the ability to give birth.
 Example: many female birds have dark feathers to help them hide.

3. identical
 Define: Two thing are identical when they are exactly the same.
 Example: I have a red bike that is identical to my cousin's bike.

4. sight
 Define: The ability to see is called sight.
 Example: My sight improved greatly with eyeglasses.

5. odor
 Define: Something that has an odor smells strongly.
 Example: A skunk's odor is not pleasant!

6. venom
 Define: Venom is a poisonous liquid.
 Example: That snake is harmless and has no venom in its fangs.