Wildlife Encounters

noun a brief or unexpected meeting

verb to come upon or experience unexpectedly

• During the business trip, we had an unexpected encounter with a potential client at the airport.
• I had a strange encounter with my neighbor's cat last night in the backyard.
• I had a weird encounter with that new guy from work at the bar last weekend.
• The artist's encounter with nature inspired her latest series of paintings.

noun a soft, muffled crackling sound made by the movement of dry leaves or paper

verb make a soft, muffled crackling sound

• The rustle of the leaves in the wind could be heard from a distance.
• I heard a rustle in the bushes and got scared.
• I saw him rustle through his pockets looking for his keys.
• The rustle of excitement could be felt in the air as the concert was about to start.

noun a fictional character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs, known for his ability to communicate with animals and swing through the jungle on vines

• Tarzan is a fictional character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
• I love watching old Tarzan movies on lazy Sundays.
• Dude, that guy swinging from the vines like Tarzan is so cool!
• She navigated the jungle of corporate politics like Tarzan, swinging from one challenge to the next with ease.