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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An emergency summit is convened, where the genial George is joined by louder, angrier rulers from across the animal kingdom.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
This is a fun romp through the animal kingdom through Mabel's eyes.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 4 Mar. 2026
The story follows a young girl, Mabel, who can transfer her mind into a robot beaver with the goal of going undercover in the animal kingdom.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Size of predator usually matches size of prey In the animal kingdom, size usually dictates strategy.
—Leonie Baier, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
This is a fun romp through the animal kingdom through Mabel's eyes.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 4 Mar. 2026
The story follows a young girl, Mabel, who can transfer her mind into a robot beaver with the goal of going undercover in the animal kingdom.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Size of predator usually matches size of prey In the animal kingdom, size usually dictates strategy.
—Leonie Baier, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for animal kingdom
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“Animal kingdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20kingdom. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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