Aquatic Animals

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noun a large aquatic rodent with a broad tail, webbed hind feet, and sharp incisors

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  • The beaver is a semiaquatic rodent known for its ability to build dams.
  • I saw a beaver while hiking by the river yesterday.
  • That guy is as busy as a beaver trying to finish his project on time.
  • Her determination to succeed was like a beaver's relentless work ethic.

noun a type of freshwater fish

verb to complain or find fault constantly, typically about trivial matters

  • The carp in the pond were meticulously cared for by the gardeners.
  • I saw a bunch of carp swimming in the lake today.
  • Those carp are huge, they must be eating well.
  • His speech was as graceful as a carp swimming in a clear pond.

noun a marine mammal typically found in oceans and known for its intelligence and playful behavior

  • The dolphin is a highly intelligent marine mammal known for its playful behavior.
  • I saw a dolphin jumping out of the water while I was at the beach.
  • That guy is as smooth as a dolphin in the water.
  • Her laughter was like the joyful squeaks of a dolphin.

noun a cold-blooded animal that lives in water, breathes with gills, and typically has fins and scales

  • The restaurant served a delicious grilled fish for dinner.
  • Let's go fishing at the lake this weekend.
  • That party was so lit, we were all just fishing around for snacks.
  • She felt like a fish out of water in the new school.

noun a small shellfish with a long tail and legs, resembling a large shrimp

  • The chef prepared a delicious prawn cocktail for the appetizer.
  • I love snacking on prawns during parties.
  • Let's grab some prawns and chill by the beach.
  • The team leader was like a prawn in a sea of sharks during the meeting.

noun a large, predatory freshwater fish native to North America, known for its long, slender body and alligator-like appearance

  • The alligator gar is a large freshwater fish native to North America.
  • I heard that the alligator gar can grow up to 10 feet long!
  • That alligator gar is one fierce-looking fish, dude.
  • Her determination was like that of an alligator gar, relentless and powerful.

noun a type of fish that is able to move on land by using its pectoral fins as legs

  • The mudskipper is a unique type of fish that can live both in water and on land.
  • I saw a mudskipper jumping around in the mud near the shore.
  • Check out that little mudskipper doing its thing in the mud!
  • She navigated the muddy waters of the project like a skilled mudskipper.

noun African clawless otter

  • The African clawless otter is a semiaquatic mammal found in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • I saw an African clawless otter playing in the river today.
  • That African clawless otter is one cool dude, always swimming around like a boss.
  • Watching the African clawless otter navigate through life's challenges inspires me to keep pushing forward.