Noun

Singular animal

Plural animals

animal (plural animals)

  1. In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).
    A cat is an animal, not a plant.
    Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants.
  2. In non-scientific usage, any member of the kingdom Animalia other than a human being.
  3. In non-scientific usage, any land-living vertebrate (i.e. not birds, fishes, insects etc)
  4. (figuratively) A person who behaves wildly.
    My students are animals.
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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License.
Sat Nov 28 05:50:54 2009

Animals are a major group of mostly multicellular, eukaryotic organisms of the kingdom Animalia or Metazoa. Their body plan eventually becomes fixed as they develop, although some undergo a process of metamorphosis later on in their life. Most animals are motile, meaning they can move spontaneously and independently. All animals are also heterotrophs, meaning they must ingest other organisms for sustenance.

Most known animal phyla appeared in the fossil record as marine species during the Cambrian explosion, about 542 million years ago.

From Wikipedia under the GNU Free Documentation License
Fri Sep 3 02:37:56 2010

What animal keep eating its way through my plastic garbage cans and how do I stop it?
Q. I have now had three heavy plastic trash cans destroyed by some kind of wild animal that eats holes through them to get to my garbage. It is eating holes both through the tops of the lids and through the base of the can. I find little pieces of plastic all over the place around the holes. Any idea what kind of animal is doing this and how do I stop it? Trash cans aren't cheap.
Asked by Pete P - Mon Jan 5 12:40:33 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Raccoon is most likely. Trash cans are less than 10 dollars, about the price of 3 or 4 packages of plastic bags. Don't use rat traps it will injure the larger animals and will not help your problem. If its rats, you cant get enough of them to cure your problem. Setting out poison is illegal and may kill a neighbors pet dog or cat. Get a trash can.
Answered by mel92801 - Mon Jan 5 12:57:15 2009

How does animal transformation differ from plant transformation to produce transgenics?
Q. A. Animal are eukaryotes, plants are prokaryotes B.Producing an animal from a transformed cell invloves sex cells or the generation of an embryo C. Only plant cells can be grown as individual cells D. All of the above are important differences
Asked by paul n - Sat Nov 8 17:40:21 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't know, but keep putting your genetics questions on here and ill answer all that i can.
Answered by Peter Gallagher - Sun Nov 9 21:37:31 2008

What is the difference between an animal welfare inspector and investigator?
Q. I plan on working in the animal welfare career. I've looked over the different courses and I know I want to be either an animal welfare inspector or investigator. ( as in working for the SPCA and informing people about animal welfare, investigating complaints, gathering evidence and rescuing animals ) I can't find any helpful information on the differences of the two or which is the one that I'm aiming to be! So could someone please tell me what the exact title of that job is and what the difference between the inspector and investigator is? I also realise it may be different in other countries but any info would be helpful :)
Asked by xx - Thu Jul 8 22:24:21 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Based simply on the words themselves, it seems that an inspector would be someone who goes from place to place looking for animal welfare violations. When a violation is suspected, it would be the investigator's job to look into the alleged violation and find out what is happening.
Answered by Tracy Puhl - Thu Jul 8 22:33:09 2010

From Yahoo Answer Search: "Animal"
Sat Sep 4 14:57:58 2010

This page is for quotes about animals.

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  • The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog one big one.
  • The Dodo never had a chance. He seems to have been invented for the sole purpose of becoming extinct and that was all he was good for.
  • It is my view that the vegetarian manner of living by its purely physical effect on the human temperament would most beneficially influence the lot of mankind.
  • Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.
  • A horse is dangerous at both ends and uncomfortable in the middle.
  • Animals are always loyal and love you, whereas children you never know where you are.
DZIKIY: Getting more than woofs and meows - TMCnet
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DZIKIY: Getting more than woofs and meows - TMCnet
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TMCnet I can't tell you to visit Thompson, or any animal communicator. But I can say it was an unique experience. Animal lovers may get something out of it. ...
War against ammunition heats up - Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
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War against ammunition heats up - Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:07:17 GMT+00:00
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) However, since at least the mid-1980s, its use has been under attack by various environmental and animal rights groups, joined periodically by government ...
New home planned for animal services - Washington Post
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New home planned for animal services - Washington Post
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:13:10 GMT+00:00
services Washington Post An artist's rendering depicts the county animal services facility that is expected to be completed in 2012. (Courtesy Of Montgomery County Animal Shelter) ... Montgomery County Animal Watch Washington Post

From Google News Search: "Animal"
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Who said vegan food is boring Keeping up with the latest in animal news

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Little distinction between animal and human to abusers | Farm and ...
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Little distinction between animal and human to abusers | Farm and ...

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Editor:I read comments recently by local resident and preservationist​ Stevie Halverstadt. She spoke of the importance of upholding the laws and described a.

From Google Blog Search: "Animal"
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Iran man's strange roommates
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Iran man's strange roommates

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:25:13 PDT

Aug 25 - Dubbed the godfather of animals, animal trainer Amir Rahbari welcomes wildlife into his small apartment. Tara Cleary reports.. in.reuters.com.​

 - MUPPET SHOW
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ANIMAL - muppet show. youtube.com.

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- Nickleback

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Animal Video by Nickleback. youtube.com.

From Google Video Search: "Animal"
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See also:

  • Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit - AGBUAnimal Genetics and Breeding Unit - AGBU
    agbu.une.edu.au
    Carry out research, development and training in the genetic improvement of livestock for the benefit of Australian agriculture. Includes databases, publications, education, and employment.
  • U.S. Livestock Genome Mapping ProjectsU.S. Livestock Genome Mapping Projects
    animalgenome.org
    Features databases, maps, and meetings for horse, sheep, cattle, chicken, swine and aquaculture.
  • Xenopus cDNA LibrariesXenopus cDNA Libraries
    image.hudsonalpha.org
    Provides vector information, primer sequences and library information for this frog arranged by tissue.
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