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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You'll be surprised how smart & creative animals are . #Amazing
Cherry_Baybiee (Smokeey Taylor™) Tue, 15 May 2012 02:17:56 -0000
You'll be surprised how smart & creative animals are . #Amazing
My princess fell asleep cuddling and she holding me so tight that i can't move smh guess this how stuffed animals feel
suttoncartel (sutton cartel) Tue, 15 May 2012 02:17:56 -0000
My princess fell asleep cuddling and she holding me so tight that i can't move smh guess this how stuffed animals feel
3? I'm pretty sure they would've put those animals down by "Madagascar 2"
O_JimmyBagel_O (€AOTKB) Tue, 15 May 2012 02:17:54 -0000
3? I'm pretty sure they would've put those animals down by "Madagascar 2"
Here is another example of how citizen science is being used to study animals-cyclists and pedestrians are asked... http://t.co/rCa1IZmE
HumaneResearch (Humane Research) Tue, 15 May 2012 02:17:53 -0000
Here is another example of how citizen science is being used to study animals-cyclists and pedestrians are asked... http://t.co/rCa1IZmE
@bluejaysbatboy That may be, but I don't want to hear it. These Jays/Rays games make me want to hurt small animals.
The_Road_Guy (The_Road_Guy) Tue, 15 May 2012 02:17:51 -0000
@bluejaysbatboy That may be, but I don't want to hear it. These Jays/Rays games make me want to hurt small animals.
I hate when people give up animals because they cant train them properly.
DSweettweets (D. Sweet) Tue, 15 May 2012 02:17:42 -0000
I hate when people give up animals because they cant train them properly.

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