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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The startle response is a largely unconscious defense mechanism and a sudden switch in brain state, found throughout the animal kingdom.
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Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
While sleep is seen across the animal kingdom, its purpose is still debated.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
This opens the door to a much broader understanding of cognition across the animal kingdom.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Among the options are an animal kingdom camp, robotics camp, architecture camp and forensics camp.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
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Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
While sleep is seen across the animal kingdom, its purpose is still debated.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
This opens the door to a much broader understanding of cognition across the animal kingdom.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Among the options are an animal kingdom camp, robotics camp, architecture camp and forensics camp.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Animal kingdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20kingdom. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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