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A large seabird with very long wings found mainly in the Southern Ocean; figuratively, it refers to a heavy burden or a psychological weight that prevents success or causes constant worry. This metaphorical usage is common in business and politics to describe a persistent problem or liability.

An animal is a living organism that is not a plant or a fungus. They are typically able to move voluntarily, have a nervous system to react to their surroundings, and feed on other organic matter.

Animals are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms that form the biological kingdom Animalia. They are living creatures that are not human or plants, ranging from microscopic organisms to the largest whales.

An ant is a small, social insect known for living in highly organized colonies and working together to gather food. They are often seen walking in long lines and are famous for their ability to carry objects much heavier than their own bodies.

An antelope is a swift-moving deer-like mammal belonging to the bovidae family, characterized by its permanent, hollow horns and slender legs. These animals are typically found in the grasslands of Africa and parts of Asia, known for their remarkable agility and speed in escaping predators.

A member of the extinct order Antiarchi, which were heavily armored placoderm fish that lived during the Devonian period. They are primarily distinguished by their strange, jointed pectoral fins that resemble arthropod limbs and their box-like thoracic armor.

A deciduous, branched, bony growth found on the heads of deer and their relatives, which is shed and regrown annually. Unlike horns, antlers are living tissue during growth (covered in velvet) and are used primarily for social display and combat during the mating season.

Ants are small insects that live in highly organized social colonies, often found in large numbers on the ground. They are known for their strength, teamwork, and ability to carry food items much larger than their own body size.

Arboreal describes animals that live in trees or things relating to trees. It is most commonly used in biological contexts to distinguish tree-dwelling species from those that live on the ground or in water.

To adopt a defensive or protective posture, metaphorically curling into a shell to avoid external pressure, criticism, or emotional vulnerability. It describes the act of becoming psychologically or socially impenetrable in response to a perceived threat.