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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One capable of #saving these animals is the same that’s responsible for putting them in danger via @EcoSteward http://bit.ly/1sy5gv #Peace !
edurrosa (Eduardo Reis Rosa) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:06:25 -0000
One capable of #saving these animals is the same that’s responsible for putting them in danger via @EcoSteward http://bit.ly/1sy5gv #Peace !
Violence is the animal part of men. The difference between us and animals, is that we can control ourselves; we are special.
tatilka (Thamirys Gênova) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:06:03 -0000
Violence is the animal part of men. The difference between us and animals, is that we can control ourselves; we are special.
http://yfrog.com/5a772bj. Yay for petting beautiful animals!
LadyKitay (Stephy) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:05:48 -0000
http://yfrog.com/5a772bj. Yay for petting beautiful animals!
@PhysicistLisa being able to see/meet the animals is big. the nose can tell you lots too. should smell like animals are there but not stink
imabug (imabug) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:05:45 -0000
@PhysicistLisa being able to see/meet the animals is big. the nose can tell you lots too. should smell like animals are there but not stink
Avoiding reading Eating Animals but had nightmare last night about eating animals. Maybe it's time #jonathansafranfoermightchangemylifeagain
HannahSung (Hannah Sung) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:05:43 -0000
Avoiding reading Eating Animals but had nightmare last night about eating animals. Maybe it's time #jonathansafranfoermightchangemylifeagain
In the old country, the guys who killed cats and tortured animals, move on to killing people. Yes, human beings evolve.
virtualista (Max) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:05:29 -0000
In the old country, the guys who killed cats and tortured animals, move on to killing people. Yes, human beings evolve.

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