Animals vocabulary

In this vocabulary lesson, we will learn the names of animals in English. Next time, when you see them, you will know what to call them. We will also learn some common English verbs describing animals.

1. Animals vocabulary

 

2. Verbs about animals

Verbs describing animals

Verbs	Definitions	Sentences
to graze	To eat grass or other vegetation.	The cows graze in the meadow every morning.
to hibernate	To go into a deep sleep during winter.	Bears hibernate during the coldest months to conserve energy.
to swim	To move through water.	Fish swim upstream to spawn.
to perch	To rest or set on a branch or other elevated position.	The bird perched on the branch and observed its surroundings.
to sing	To produce musical sounds with the voice.	Birds sing to communicate and attract mates.
to feed	To give food to; to eat.	Whales feed their offspring with milk.
to hunt	To chase and kill animals for food.	Lions hunt in pride to take down large prey.
to stalk	To move stealthily or follow prey quietly.	The cat stalked the mouse through the grass.
to slither	To move along smoothly and continuously.	Snakes slither through the grass, looking for prey.
to swarm	To move in large numbers, often in reference to insects.	Bees swarm around their hive to protect the queen.
to nest	To build or occupy a nest.	Birds nest in trees to lay their eggs.
to scent	To detect or perceive a particular smell.	Dogs can scent their prey from miles away.
to prey on	To hunt, seize, and feed on.	Owls prey on small mammals during the night.
to roar	To produce a full, deep, prolonged sound.	A lion roared at us in Kruger’s park.
to ruffle	To disturb the smoothness or tranquillity of; to flutter.	The bird ruffled its feathers when it got agitated.
to gallop	(mainly used for a horse) to run in a way that all four feet are taken off the ground in its movement.	The horse galloped across the open field.
to browse	To feed on leaves, twigs, and other soft vegetation.	Deer browse in the woods, eating various plants.
to hop	To move by leaping with all feet off the ground.	Frogs hop from one lily pad to another.
to bark	To make a loud sound.	The dog barked furiously at the stranger.

 

Now it’s your turn to talk about animals with your friends or partners. Here are some questions that will help you get started.