Animals: English Vocabulary List

an animal such as a dog or cat that we keep and care for at home

"My pet is very friendly."

"She takes care of her pet every day after school."

a type of large and wild animal that is from the cat family, has orange fur and black stripes, and is mostly found in Asia

"The tiger is very strong."

"The tiger hid in the forest before the visitors arrived."

a large black-and-white seabird that lives in the Antarctic, and can not fly but uses its wings for swimming

"The penguin cannot fly."

"A penguin lives in cold places and swims very well."

‌a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and very sharp teeth

"The shark swims quickly."

"People were afraid of the shark when it came close."

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

"An ant is a social insect living in a colony."

"A stick insect is a master of camouflage, perfectly blending into branches to avoid being detected."

a large reptile with very big jaws, sharp teeth, short legs, and a hard skin and long tail that lives in rivers and lakes in warmer regions

"The crocodile lay still in the water."

"The crocodile lay silently in the water with only its eyes and nostrils visible above the surface."

an intelligent sea mammal that looks like a whale and has a long snout and teeth

"The dolphin is very intelligent."

"A dolphin jumped out of the water near our boat."

a small animal of the rodent family, similar to a mouse, with a short tail and large cheeks for storing food

"My hamster is small and cute."

"The hamster is sleeping in its cage after eating."

a place where many kinds of animals are kept for exhibition, breeding, and protection

"We saw the new baby elephant at the zoo."

"The children were very excited to visit the zoo and see the new baby panda for the first time."

a large, wild animal with long legs which eats grass and can run very fast, typically the males have horns

"A deer stood near the trees."

"We saw a deer in the woods while walking quietly."

a large, typically black insect, which has a hard case on its back that covers its wings

"A beetle crawled across the floor."

"The beetle was under the leaf when I looked closely."

a black and yellow insect that collects nectar and produces wax and honey, which can fly and sting

"A bee landed on the flower."

"Bees make honey in the hive and protect the queen."

a playful and intelligent animal that has a long tail and usually lives in trees and warm countries

"The monkey climbed the tree."

"A monkey likes to eat bananas and play with objects."

a flying insect that bites people and animals and feeds on their blood

"A mosquito bit my arm."

"Mosquitoes are annoying in summer and can disturb sleep."

a small flying insect which is usually red with black spots

"A ladybug was on the leaf."

"The ladybug landed gently on her arm and she watched it crawl across her skin."

a large brown insect with a broad body, wings, long legs and antennae, considered a household pest

"A cockroach ran under the table."

"Cockroaches are hard to kill and often hide in dark places."

a flying insect with a soft body and a tail that shines in the dark

"A firefly glowed in the dark."

"Fireflies shine beautifully at night and attract attention easily."

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

"What type is this?"

"This particular type of dog is known for its loyalty and intelligence."

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

"The animal is wild."

"The wild bear wandered into the campground looking for food so the rangers warned everyone to stay inside their tents."

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

"The nurse is very kind."

"The kind stranger helped the old woman carry her groceries up the stairs and refused to accept any money as a reward for his good deed."

a young sheep, especially one that is under one year

"The lamb is very young."

"We saw a lamb in the field while driving home from school."

a large desert animal with a long neck and one or two humps on its back

"The camel walked slowly in the desert."

"A camel can live in hot places and travel long distances."

a very large animal that lives in the sea, with horizontal tail fin and a blowhole on top of its head for breathing

"The whale is huge."

"We watched a whale near the boat during our trip."

a small flying insect that has two wings

"A fly landed there."

"A tiny, persistent fly landed on the windowpane, disturbing his concentration on the book."

a small creature that spins webs to catch insects for food, with eight legs and two fangs by which poison is injected to its prey

"The spider is on the wall."

"A spider made a web in the corner of the room."

a small to medium-sized carnivorous mammal with a pointed muzzle and bushy tail, often have reddish-brown fur and are known for being clever and adaptable

"The fox ran into the forest."

"A fox is a clever animal that survives in many places."

the part of the body of an animal, a bird or a fish that sticks out at the back, which can move

"The dog wagged its tail happily."

"The dog wagged its tail excitedly when its owner returned home from work after a long day."

the soft and thick hair that grows on the body of sheep and goats

"The sweater is made of wool."

"Wool keeps us warm in winter"

an oval or rounded object laid by birds, reptiles, fish, or certain invertebrates as part of their reproductive process

"A bird laid an egg."

"The delicate egg was carefully placed in the incubator to ensure successful hatching."

a net of thin threads made by a spider to catch insects for food

"A spider spun a web."

"The web was shining in the sunlight after the rain stopped."

a large bird of prey with a sharp beak, long broad wings, and very good sight

"The eagle flew high in the sky."

"An eagle has sharp eyes and can spot prey easily."

a large animal with sharp claws and thick fur, which eats meat, honey, insects, and fruits

"The bear caught a fish in the river."

"The bear wandered into the campsite looking for food and frightened the campers who were cooking dinner."

a flying insect with a long, thin body and large, typically brightly colored wings

"A butterfly sat on the flower."

"The butterfly had bright wings that looked beautiful in sunlight."

(of an animal or plant) living or growing in a natural state, without any human interference

"The horse is wild."

"The wild horses ran freely across the open plain and no one had ever been able to tame them despite many attempts."

to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food

"They hunt deer."

"The lion hunts for food at night when the temperatures are cooler and prey is active."

to sit on and control the movement of an animal, especially a horse

"I can ride."

"She learned to confidently ride her horse through the challenging cross-country course."

a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities

"What kind is this?"

"This particular kind of rare orchid is known for its vibrant colors and unique fragrance."