Sheer

Steep

Grazing

Feeding on growing grass

Cache

To place or store something in a hidden or secret place

Esophagus

The muscular tube through which food moves from the throat to the stomach

Insulating

Covering or surrounding with a material that slows or stops the flow of electricity, heat, or sound.

Browses

Feeds or nibbles on

Ceases

Comes or brings to an end; stops

Vital

Necessary to or supporting life

Conserve

To keep and protect from harm, loss, or change

Prey

An animal that is hunted by another animal for food

Withered

Dried up or shriveled