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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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stop these fireworks. we are causing panic and distress to millions of pets and wild animals
CheDeeAuthor (Che Dee) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:05:33 -0000
stop these fireworks. we are causing panic and distress to millions of pets and wild animals
Heading off to the big handcraft fair to drool over crafty goodies, and to pet cute, fluffy animals at the farm fair next to it.
kittyvane (Eerika Valkonen) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:05:10 -0000
Heading off to the big handcraft fair to drool over crafty goodies, and to pet cute, fluffy animals at the farm fair next to it.
@AronDej Nope. It was a bunch of animals that were "told the truth." Consider it revenge on the human race.
kevincarr (Kevin Carr) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:05:04 -0000
@AronDej Nope. It was a bunch of animals that were "told the truth." Consider it revenge on the human race.
@allyboogotti Oh so you two freaks like doing animals and 13 yo kids? Wont be long b4 your both locked up rofl
2cute2missGifts (Melanie) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:04:48 -0000
@allyboogotti Oh so you two freaks like doing animals and 13 yo kids? Wont be long b4 your both locked up rofl
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KlhoesDelights (Lynne Peyton) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:04:01 -0000
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Some comedy bronze from Norfolk for you . No animals were hurt in the making of this. http://bit.ly/141lnY
looloouk (Suzy) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:03:22 -0000
Some comedy bronze from Norfolk for you . No animals were hurt in the making of this. http://bit.ly/141lnY

 
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