animal kingdom
noun
: a basic group of natural objects that includes all living and extinct animals compare mineral kingdom, plant kingdom
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Dogs are among the smartest species in the animal kingdom, and their intelligence is often compared to that of a human toddler.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
This knowledge enhances our understanding of speciation and extinction in the animal kingdom.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Vultures are often seen as unsightly outcasts in the animal kingdom, yet their dirty work is needed to keep ecosystems healthy.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2025
The animal kingdom is full of unlikely friendships.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
This knowledge enhances our understanding of speciation and extinction in the animal kingdom.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news
Vultures are often seen as unsightly outcasts in the animal kingdom, yet their dirty work is needed to keep ecosystems healthy.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2025
The animal kingdom is full of unlikely friendships.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Animal kingdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20kingdom. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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