Animal Intelligence

noun a group of people who are noisy and disorderly

verb to make the characteristic sound of a rooster

• The crow is known for its distinctive black plumage.
• I saw a bunch of crows hanging out on the power lines.
• That guy is as annoying as a crow cawing in the morning.
• The crowd of protesters outside the building was as loud as a flock of crows.

noun A large, powerful, primarily herbivorous ape native to the forests of central Africa.

• The gorilla at the zoo is a popular attraction for visitors.
• I heard there's a huge gorilla at the zoo that everyone's talking about.
• That gorilla is massive, dude!
• Dealing with that difficult client is like trying to tame a wild gorilla.

noun a small to medium-sized mammal with a distinctive masked face, ringed tail, and dexterous front paws, native to North and Central America and known for its scavenging habits

• The raccoon is a nocturnal mammal native to North America.
• I saw a raccoon rummaging through the trash cans last night.
• That raccoon is a sneaky little bandit!
• Her eyes were like a raccoon's, dark and mysterious.

noun a type of parrot known for its intelligence and ability to mimic human speech

• The African gray parrot is known for its high intelligence and ability to mimic human speech.
• I heard that African gray parrots are really good talkers!
• Those African gray birds are so chatty, they never stop!
• Her mind was like an African gray, absorbing every detail and repeating it back perfectly.