Across
1
Spotted big cat that climbs trees
3
Flightless bird that swims in cold regions
5
Large tropical lizard
6
Animal known for fighting snakes
10
Small domesticated weasel-like animal
12
Large reptile found near rivers
Down
2
Large bird of prey with keen eyesight
3
Colorful bird that can mimic speech
4
Elegant white water bird
6
Burrowing mammal with poor eyesight
7
Slow-moving reptile with hard shell
8
Tallest living animal on Earth
9
Egg-laying mammal with a duck bill
11
Eight-armed sea creature