List of 100+ names of animals in English

 

In this vocabulary lesson, we will learn the names of animals in English. I have included flashcards and many pictures to help you memorise them easily. Next time, when you see them, you will know what to call them.

1. Names of animals in English and their subclasses

40 names of animals in English

Wild animals

Wild animals are non-domestic animals that live in their natural habitats such as forests, jungles, savannas, and mountains. They help maintain ecological balance.

Predators, like tigers and wolves, hunt and kill other animals for food. They help control the populations of herbivores, preventing overgrazing and preserving vegetation.

Herbivores, like deer and zebras, contribute to plant diversity by feeding on various flora, enabling new growth.

Scavengers eat animals that they did not kill. Hyenas and vultures are scavengers. They help reduce the spread of disease. Small animals, like insects and rodents, also help the ecosystems by dispersing seeds and creating habitats that support biodiversity.

We should protect wild animals because extinction is permanent. When species are gone, we can't bring them back.

Below is a comprehensive list of names of wild animals in English.

Lion Lion 🔊
Elephant Elephant 🔊
Giraffe Giraffe 🔊
Squirrel Squirrel 🔊
Mouse Mouse 🔊
Otter Otter 🔊
Koala Koala 🔊
Kangaroo Kangaroo 🔊
Monkey Monkey 🔊
Raccoon Raccoon 🔊
Camel Camel 🔊
Zebra Zebra 🔊
Wolf Wolf 🔊
Hippopotamus Hippopotamus 🔊
Tiger Tiger 🔊
Leopard Leopard 🔊
Meerkat Meerkat 🔊
Hyena Hyena 🔊
Panda Panda 🔊
Bear Bear 🔊
Polar bear Polar bear 🔊
Penguin Penguin 🔊
Gorilla Gorilla 🔊
Fox Fox 🔊
Bat Bat 🔊

Insects

Insects are the most numerous and diverse group of animals on Earth. They inhabit nearly every environment, from icy mountains to scorching deserts. They outnumber humans by 1.4 billion to one. Their combined weight vastly surpasses that of humanity.

Insects make up 90% of animal species. They have existed for over 350 million years. They have been on eath before dinosaurs and flowering plants. Coleoptera (beetles) are the largest known order of insects, followed by Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), Diptera (true flies), and Hymenoptera, the group that includes ants, bees, and wasps.

Below, you’ll find the names of insects across various species and types.

Ant Ant 🔊
Bee Bee 🔊
Butterfly Butterfly 🔊
Ladybug Ladybug 🔊
mosquito Mosquito 🔊
Moth Moth 🔊
Fly Fly 🔊
Cockroach Cockroach 🔊
Flea Flea 🔊
Silverfish Silverfish 🔊
Dragonfly Dragonfly 🔊
Spider Spider 🔊
Caterpillar Caterpillar 🔊
Grasshopper Grasshopper 🔊
Beetle Beetle 🔊
termite Termite 🔊

Pets

Pets are anaimals that we keep at home companionship, amusement, or emotional support rather than for work or economic purposes.

Dogs, cats, birds, fish, and small mammals like rabbits or hamsters are examples of pets.

The list below contain common names of pet animals.

Cat Cat 🔊
Dog Dog 🔊
Pigeon Pigeon 🔊
Goldfish Goldfish 🔊
Betta fish Betta fish 🔊
Rottweiler Rottweiler 🔊
Coton de Tulear Coton de Tulear 🔊
Cockatiel Cockatiel 🔊
Lovebird Lovebird 🔊
Hedgehog Hedgehog 🔊
Chinchilla Chinchilla 🔊
Ferret Ferret 🔊
Canary Canary 🔊
Parakeet Parakeet 🔊
Gerbil Gerbil 🔊
Guinea pig Guinea pig 🔊
Hamster Hamster 🔊
Shih Tzu Shih Tzu 🔊
Bulldog Bulldog 🔊
Poodle Poodle 🔊
Chihuahua Chihuahua 🔊
Dachshund Dachshund 🔊
Pug Pug 🔊
Cocker Spaniel Cocker Spaniel 🔊
Border Collie Border Collie 🔊
Siberian Husky Siberian Husky 🔊
Dalmatian Dalmatian 🔊
Basset Hound Basset Hound 🔊
Great Dane Great Dane 🔊
Doberman Pinscher Doberman Pinscher 🔊
Saint Bernard Saint Bernard 🔊
Greyhound Greyhound 🔊
Maltese Maltese 🔊
Yorkshire Terrier Yorkshire Terrier 🔊
Australian Shepherd Australian Shepherd 🔊
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Pembroke Welsh Corgi 🔊
German Shepherd German Shepherd 🔊
Alaskan Malamute Alaskan Malamute 🔊
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 🔊
Jack Russell Terrier Jack Russell Terrier 🔊
Boston Terrier Boston Terrier 🔊
Samoyed Samoyed 🔊

Livestock

Farm animals are raised primarily for agricultural purposes, such as producing food, clothing, labor, or other resources.

They include cows, chickens, pigs, sheep, and goats. They are kept on farms, where they are cared for and managed by farmers to meet the needs of food production and other agricultural demands.

They sustain rural economies and provide resources for people worldwide.

In the list below, you will learn the names of farm animals in English.

Horse Horse 🔊
Cow Cow 🔊
Cock Cock 🔊
Hen Hen 🔊
Chick Chick 🔊
Goose Goose 🔊
Gosling Gosling 🔊
Duck Duck 🔊
Duckling Duckling 🔊
Rabbit Rabbit 🔊
Sheep Sheep 🔊
Pig Pig 🔊
Calf Calf 🔊
Bull Bull 🔊
Bison Bison 🔊
Turkey Turkey 🔊
Deer Deer 🔊
Goat Goat 🔊
Donkey Donkey 🔊

Names of marine animals

Marine animals live in the sea. They include various types like cephalopods, crustaceans, shellfish, corals, invertebrates, fish, mammals, seabirds, sharks, rays, and turtles.

Cephalopods, such as octopuses and squids, are intelligent molluscs with tentacles. Crustaceans, like crabs and shrimp, have hard shells and segmented bodies.

Shellfish, including clams and oysters, are also popular seafood. Corals are invertebrates that form reefs, while other invertebrates include jellyfish and starfish.

Fish breathe using gills and come in three main types: bony, cartilaginous, and jawless. Marine mammals, like whales and seals, are warm-blooded and nurse their young.

Seabirds feed from the ocean and nest on land. Sharks and rays have flexible skeletons made of cartilage, while turtles are cold-blooded reptiles that lay their eggs on beaches. Together, these animals play essential roles in ocean ecosystems.

The list below contains the names of marine animals in English.

Fish Fish 🔊
Shark Shark 🔊
Dolphin Dolphin 🔊
Whale Whale 🔊
Octopus Octopus 🔊
Sea turtle Sea turtle 🔊
Jellyfish Jellyfish 🔊
Stingray Stingray 🔊
Seahorse Seahorse 🔊
Squid Squid 🔊
Lobster Lobster 🔊
Crab Crab 🔊
Shrimp Shrimp 🔊
Starfish Starfish 🔊
Sea urchin Sea urchin 🔊
Eel Eel 🔊
Clownfish Clownfish 🔊
Swordfish Swordfish 🔊
Tuna Tuna 🔊
Barracuda Barracuda 🔊
Manta ray Manta ray 🔊
Blue tang Blue tang 🔊
Angelfish Angelfish 🔊
Oyster Oyster 🔊
Mussel Mussel 🔊
Sea anemone Sea anemone 🔊
Seal Seal 🔊
Walrus Walrus 🔊
Sea lion Sea lion 🔊
Manatee Manatee 🔊

Birds

Birds have feathers, wings, and beaks. They lay eggs, and most of them can fly. They are found in different places, such as in the forests, deserts, and even in cities.

Birds eat different kinds of food, including seeds, insects, and small animals. They communicate with each other using songs and calls.

Birds help spread seeds and control insect populations. Here is a list of bird names in English.

Owl Owl 🔊
Toucan Toucan 🔊
Vulture Vulture 🔊
Macaw Macaw 🔊
Parrot Parrot 🔊
Crow Crow 🔊
Peacock Peacock 🔊
Dove Dove 🔊
Stork Stork 🔊
Eagle Eagle 🔊

Reptiles

Reptiles have backbones. They usually have dry skin covered in scales. They lay eggs, and many live on land, although some can be found in water.

Snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles are reptiles. Unlike mammals, they do not have fur or hair, and they need warm temperatures to stay active. The list below contains different names of reptiles in English.

Snake Snake 🔊
Alligator Alligator 🔊
Crocodile Crocodile 🔊
Komodo dragon Komodo dragon 🔊
Chameleon Chameleon 🔊
Gecko Gecko 🔊
Turtle Turtle 🔊
Horned lizard Horned lizard 🔊
Iguana Iguana 🔊
Cobra Cobra 🔊
Python Python 🔊
Cobra Boa constrictor 🔊
Black mamba black mamba 🔊
Rattlesnake Rattlesnake 🔊

2. Endangered species

Endangered species are animals and plants that are at risk of extinction due to various factors, including habitat loss, climate change, poaching, and pollution.

We need to protect these species to maintain biodiversity and the health of the ecosystems. Here’s an overview of different categories of endangered species:

2.1. Critically endangered animals

Critically endangered species face an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

2.2. Vulnerable species

Vulnerable species are not currently facing an immediate threat of extinction but are at risk if the factors contributing to their decline are not addressed. These animals typically have declining populations and may experience habitat loss or hunting pressures.

2.3. Extinct animals

Extinct animals are those that no longer exist, primarily due to human activities. Understanding extinct species can help highlight the importance of conservation efforts for currently endangered species.

3. Animals flashcards

These flashcards contain the names of various animals. Click the arrow buttons to slide through the carousels.

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