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Tennessee Wildlife Word Search

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This 18-word word search introduces elementary students to native mammals found in Tennessee. Hidden words include black bear, white-tailed deer, river otter, and bobcat, covering predators, herbivores, and smaller mammals. Use it during a state wildlife unit, a science class on animal habitats, or as a nature-themed free-time activity.

Subject:: Science
Topic:: Animals
Grade Level:: 3rd – 5th Grades
Updated July 2026

Word List

BLACKBEAR
BOBCAT
COYOTE
GRAYFOX
REDFOX
WHITETAILEDDEER
ELK
RACCOON
OPOSSUM
BEAVER
RIVEROTTER
MINK
STRIPEDSKUNK
GROUNDHOG
GRAYSQUIRREL
FLYINGSQUIRREL
EASTERNCHIPMUNK
COTTONTAIL

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