Animals are a major group of organisms, classified as the kingdom Animalia or Meta­zoa. In general they are multi­cellular, capable of locomotion, responsive to their environment, and feed by consuming other organisms. Their body plan becomes fixed as they develop, usually early on in their development as embryos, although some undergo a process of metamorphosis later on.

The word "animal" comes from the Latin word animal, of which animalia is the plural, and ultimately from anima, meaning vital breath or soul.

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Animals have several characteristics that set them apart from other living things. Animals are eukaryotic and usually multicellular (although see Myxozoa), which separates them from bacteria and most protists. They are heterotrophic, generally digesting food in an internal chamber, which separates them from plants and algae. They are also distinguished from plants, algae, and fungi by lacking cell walls.

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just spent an hour outside with the animals. Changing bedding, feeding, giving them all some treats and just... http://bit.ly/61fV8j
brainyfarmwife (Teresa L. Sharp) Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:26:55 -0000
just spent an hour outside with the animals. Changing bedding, feeding, giving them all some treats and just... http://bit.ly/61fV8j
@SoulJah_ ... I have to say, slaughtering animals is a horrible thing, but I believe if done in a calm nice way where they have lived a ...
bethany_hart (Bethany Hart) Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:26:50 -0000
@SoulJah_ ... I have to say, slaughtering animals is a horrible thing, but I believe if done in a calm nice way where they have lived a ...
whatever. I'm over it. I can't wait to go home. I just wanna cuddle with my animals. even Brick. I dropped my bags off b4 work and pet Bios
PepperMonster (Sarah Jean Maefs) Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:26:46 -0000
whatever. I'm over it. I can't wait to go home. I just wanna cuddle with my animals. even Brick. I dropped my bags off b4 work and pet Bios
#isitme or could yu picture animals running away instead of towards @Jbarbie20
KOmuhfuknDAK (Kodak) Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:26:40 -0000
#isitme or could yu picture animals running away instead of towards @Jbarbie20
animals with mike lmfao
bitchnee (Brittany Reynolds) Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:26:30 -0000
animals with mike lmfao
my friend hates animals but loves kids. aren't they the same? lol
trinketbox24 (Treasure Groh) Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:26:23 -0000
my friend hates animals but loves kids. aren't they the same? lol

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