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Striped

Things that are striped.

Bis forBee

Bees are flying insects that collect nectar and pollen from flowers. Some kinds of bee make honey. Many kinds of bee live in colonies called hives, with hundreds of worker bees and one queen bee.

Cis forCivet

A civet is cat-like or weasel-like small animal. Some civets have spotted or striped fur and a pointed face.
Civets live in forests and other warm places in Asia and Africa. They search for food at night, eating fruits, insects, and small animals. Civets are sometimes known for a strong-smelling scent they release to protect themselves.
A crosswalk is a marked place where people can safely cross a road. It helps drivers know where to expect people on the road.

Crosswalks are usually found near schools, parks, and busy streets. They may have white lines on the ground, signs, or traffic lights. Some crosswalks have buttons for pedestrians to change the light.

Nis forNumbat

A numbat is a small, striped marsupial that is active at dawn and dusk. It eats mostly termites.

Ois forOkapi

The okapi is an animal that lives in the forests of Central Africa. It looks a bit like a mix of a deer and a giraffe, and it has dark brown and tan stripes on its legs.

Okapi use their long necks to reach leaves from trees. They are shy and live mostly alone.

Sis forStripes

Stripes are bands of alternating colors. You can have stripes of just two colors, or lots of different colors like the socks in the picture. Socks and ties are often striped, as are animals like tigers and zebras.

Tis forTiger

A tiger is the largest wild cat. They live in forests and grasslands, and they hunt animals like deer and buffalo to eat. Tigers can jump up to five metres high. A female tiger is a tigress and a baby tiger is a cub.
Tiger's eye is a rock, made up mostly of quartz, that has bands of impurities through it. The bands of colour and a pretty shine to it make it a popular stone for jewelry and inlay work.

Zis forZebra

Zebras are a relative of the horse, and they live in Africa. They travel around in large groups called herds. All zebras are black and white striped.