Take an Animal by the Tail

If you need a clue to solve this puzzle, just look at the "tail" of each word. The beginning letter for each animal is the ending letter from the one before it. Read the clues below each word to help you guess the animal names.

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ o

An animal that lives in Australia

o _ _

Nocturnal animal. Known for being wise.

l _ _ _ _ _ d

One of the big cats. Drags its prey into trees.

d _ _ r

Bambi was one of these.

r _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s

This animal has a horn on its nose.

s _ _ _ e

A cold-blooded animal.

e _ _ _ _ _ _ t

He doesn't need to pack a trunk.

t _ _ _ r

The stripes on this big cat will help camoflage him.





Answers: 1. kangaroo 2. owl 3. leopard 4. deer 5. rhinoceros
6. snake 7. elephant 8. tiger