Omnivorous Animals

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a mammal with a leathery armor shell covering its body

  • The armadillo is a small mammal with a hard shell covering its body.
  • I saw an armadillo digging in my backyard last night.
  • That armadillo is as tough as nails.
  • His tough exterior is like an armadillo's shell, protecting him from emotional harm.

noun a small mammal known for its black and white fur and ability to release a strong-smelling odor as a defense mechanism

  • The skunk is a nocturnal mammal known for its black and white fur and foul-smelling spray.
  • I saw a skunk rummaging through the trash cans last night.
  • That party was a skunk fest - everyone was acting crazy!
  • Her attitude towards the project was like a skunk - leaving a stench of negativity wherever she went.