Endangered Species Terminology

noun A large, wild cat known for its speed and spotted coat

• The cheetah is known for being the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds up to 75 miles per hour.
• Did you know that a cheetah can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just a few seconds?
• That cheetah is a total speed demon!
• Her agility on the soccer field was like that of a cheetah hunting its prey.

verb to become extinct or disappear gradually

adverb in a dying or disappearing manner

• Many species have started to die out due to habitat destruction.
• I heard that the local bookstore is going to die out soon.
• I hope this trend doesn't die out anytime soon.
• The tradition of sending handwritten letters seems to be dying out in this digital age.

noun A large, carnivorous feline mammal of the subfamily Pantherinae, native to Africa and Asia, with a yellowish-brown coat patterned with black spots.

• The leopard is known for its distinctive coat pattern and elusive nature.
• I heard that there was a leopard sighting near the hiking trail yesterday.
• That car is as fast as a leopard on the highway!
• Her quick thinking was like a leopard, always one step ahead.

noun A large carnivorous feline mammal of the genus Panthera, native to Asia but also found in parts of Africa and North America.

• The tiger is a large carnivorous mammal of the cat family, native to Asia.
• I saw a tiger at the zoo yesterday, it was so cool!
• That car is a real tiger on the road, it's so fast!
• She's a tiger in the courtroom, always ready to fight for her clients.

noun a place where wild animals are kept for public exhibition

• The zoo is a place where various species of animals are kept for public viewing.
• Let's go check out the cool animals at the zoo!
• The zoo is lit, we should definitely go there this weekend.
• His apartment is like a zoo with all the roommates running around.

noun A large, swift African cat of the genus Acinonyx, known for its speed and distinctive markings.

• The gepard is known for its incredible speed, being able to reach up to 60 miles per hour in just a few seconds.
• I saw a gepard at the zoo today, it was so fast and graceful.
• That gepard is a real speed demon, nothing can catch it!
• His mind was like a gepard, always racing ahead of everyone else's thoughts.

noun a large seabird with long wings, noted for its graceful flight and floating ability on the ocean

• The albatross is a large seabird known for its impressive wingspan.
• I spotted an albatross gliding gracefully over the ocean.
• Dude, that albatross is huge!
• The failed project became an albatross around his neck, weighing him down with regret.

noun Aelurus is a noun referring to a genus of small arboreal carnivorous mammals native to Asia, commonly known as the red panda.

• The aelurus is a small, arboreal, and carnivorous mammal native to Southeast Asia.
• I saw an aelurus climbing in the trees at the zoo.
• That aelurus is so cute, I want one as a pet!
• Her agility on the dance floor was like that of an aelurus leaping through the forest.