Nouns Relating to Animals: English Vocabulary List

a situation in which a particular animal or plant no longer exists

"The dodo bird was hunted to extinction many years ago by humans."

"Extinction is the complete and permanent disappearance of a species from the Earth"

a long piece of rope, leather strap or light chain used for guiding and controlling a dog or other animals

"Strong dog leash."

"She bought a strong dog leash to walk her large pet safely in the city."

any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.

"The ocean creature glowed in the dark."

"The deep ocean is home to bizarre creatures that have adapted to extreme pressure darkness and cold including fish with transparent heads and glowing lures."

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."

an animal, usually a wild or dangerous one

"The beast roared loudly in the forest."

"The legend spoke of a ferocious beast that lived in the cave and devoured anyone who entered."

the similarity of one animal species to another species or to elements of its environment, providing camouflage or protection from predators

"The moth's mimicry helps it look like a dead leaf."

"The stick insect uses mimicry to blend perfectly with twigs and avoid being eaten by birds."

animals that are kept on a farm, such as cows, pigs, or sheep

"The farmer raised livestock for meat."

"The farmer keeps livestock such as cows, pigs, and sheep on his large farm."

the animals of a particular geological period or region

"The island has unique fauna found nowhere else."

"The island has a unique fauna that includes several species of birds and reptiles found nowhere else on Earth because of its long isolation from the mainland."