
Animal
Motion as trait
Emphasizes animals moving independently as an important characteristic.

The goldfish is an animal that swims gracefully.
Not every creature
Be aware that not all living things like plants are considered animals.

Unlike animals, trees cannot move or eat.
Avoid anthropomorphism
When talking about animals, don't attribute them human traits unnecessarily.

The octopus moves its arms, but it doesn't 'wave' like a human.
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BeastCreatureCritterFaunaMammalOrganismVertebrateWild
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