Category Archives: Animals

Wild Turkey

(Meleagris gallopavo) A large wild bird. It formerly ranged wild from southern Mexico to New England and Canada, but now is hardly found north of virginia. It is widely kept in domestication in most parts … more →

Wolf

Any of certain large doglike carnivorous mammals of the genus canis. The American gray, or timber wolf (C. occidentolis) Native to the Akron area in the earliest days. It was eradicated by farmers who claimed … more →

Woodchuck

(Marmota monax) A thickset marmot of the north eastern United States and Canada. Also called ground hog. Live in lowland forests and meadows. Eat tender plants such as alfalfa and clover and are often considered … more →

Woodpecker

Any of the species of birds of the family Piccidae. They have feet with two toes in front and two behind. The tail feathers are stiff and spiny to aid in climbing or resting on … more →

A . B . C . D E F G . H . I . J . K . L . M . N . O . P . Q . R . S . T . U . V . W . X . Y . Z
Search through the dictionary: Type a word and press enter to search.