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Dieren - Andere zoogdieren

Hier leer je de namen van andere zoogdieren in het Engels, zoals "aardvarken", "vleermuis" en "wasbeer".

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aardvark
aardvark
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a nocturnal, burrowing mammal native to Africa, with a long snout and tongue, feeding mainly on ants and termites

aardvarken, aardmiereneter

aardvarken, aardmiereneter

Ex: Predators rarely target aardvarks due to their defensive burrows. 

Roofdieren richten zich zelden op aardvarkens vanwege hun verdedigingsholen.

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anteater
anteater
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a tropical mammal with a long tail, snout and tongue that feeds on ants or other insects

miereneter, tamandua

miereneter, tamandua

Ex: Anteaters have powerful claws for tearing open termite mounds. 
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armadillo
armadillo
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small nocturnal mammal that is covered in small bony plates and is usually found in Southern America

gordeldier, armadillo

gordeldier, armadillo

Ex: Armadillos use their strong claws to dig for food and shelter. 
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bat
bat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small flying creature that comes out at night

vleermuis, fladderdier

vleermuis, fladderdier

Ex: Bats are fascinating creatures that play a vital role in pollination and seed dispersal. 

Vleermuizen zijn fascinerende wezens die een vitale rol spelen bij bestuiving en zaadverspreiding.

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binturong
binturong
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a unique arboreal mammal with a long, bushy tail, shaggy fur, and a distinctive popcorn-like scent, found in Southeast Asia

binturong, beerkat

binturong, beerkat

Ex: Visitors noticed the binturong's unusual popcorn-like scent before they saw the animal. 
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flying fox
flying fox
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large, nocturnal bat with a wingspan of up to six feet, found in various parts of the world, known for its ability to fly long distances and feed on fruit

vliegende vos, reuzenvleermuis

vliegende vos, reuzenvleermuis

Ex: Flying foxes can travel long distances between feeding and resting sites. 
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fruit bat
fruit bat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a bat that feeds on fruits and lives in tropical countries

vleermuis die fruit eet, vleerhond

vleermuis die fruit eet, vleerhond

Ex: The farmer covered the mango trees to keep fruit bats away. 
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hedgehog
hedgehog
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small mammal that is active at night, which is covered with spines and can roll itself while attacked

egel, gewone egel

egel, gewone egel

Ex: Hedgehogs use their sharp spines to protect themselves from predators. 
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hyrax
hyrax
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small furry mammal with a short tail and hoof-like toes that mainly eats vegetables

klipdas, hyrax

klipdas, hyrax

Ex: A young hyrax stayed close to the rest of the group. 
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jackrabbit
jackrabbit
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a wild mammal like a rabbit, called hare, native to open parts of the US

Amerikaanse haas, jackrabbit

Amerikaanse haas, jackrabbit

Ex: We spotted a jackrabbit resting in the shade of a desert shrub. 
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mole
mole
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small mammal with velvety fur, tiny eyes and a long muzzle that lives underground and eats insects

mol, mole

mol, mole

Ex: The mole uses its powerful front feet to move quickly through the soil. 
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pangolin
pangolin
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a nocturnal mammal covered in hard, overlapping scales, feeding primarily on ants and termites, and capable of curling into a protective ball

schubdier, pangolin

schubdier, pangolin

Ex: A pangolin's scales act as armor against predators. 

De schubben van een schubdier werken als pantser tegen roofdieren.

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peccary
peccary
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mid-sized nocturnal mammal that resembles a pig and has hooves, usually found through North and South America

pekari, Amerikaans wild zwijn

pekari, Amerikaans wild zwijn

Ex: The peccary uses its strong snout to search the ground for roots and fruit. 
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raccoon
raccoon
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small animal with a thick tail, gray-brown fur and black marks on its face

wasbeer, raccoon

wasbeer, raccoon

Ex: Raccoons have nimble hands with dexterous fingers, allowing them to manipulate objects and open containers. 

Wasberen hebben behendige handen met vaardige vingers, waardoor ze objecten kunnen manipuleren en containers kunnen openen.

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shrew
shrew
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small nocturnal mammal with long snout and tiny eyes, which feeds on insects

spitsmuis, veldmuis

spitsmuis, veldmuis

Ex: Shrews have pointed snouts and extremely fast metabolisms. 
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tapir
tapir
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large herbivorous mammal with a short trunk that lives in forests of South and Central America or Southeast Asia

tapir, Amerikaanse tapir

tapir, Amerikaanse tapir

Ex: Tapirs are strong swimmers and often spend time in or near water. 
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vampire bat
vampire bat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small winged mammal that feeds on the blood of other animals and is found in tropical regions of South America

vampier vleermuis, vampier

vampier vleermuis, vampier

Ex: Vampire bats make a small cut in the skin before feeding. 
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wild boar
wild boar
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a wild pig with a pair of small tusks that is native to Eurasia and North Africa

wild zwijn

wild zwijn

Ex: The hikers found fresh wild boar tracks beside the muddy trail. 
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vicuna
vicuna
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small, elegant camelid species native to the high Andean regions of South America

vicuña, een kleine

vicuña, een kleine

Ex: Vicunas are smaller and more delicate than llamas. 
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tenrec
tenrec
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small insectivorous mammal species found in Madagascar and Africa, known for its diverse and unique physical adaptations

tenrek, klein insectenetend zoogdier

tenrek, klein insectenetend zoogdier

Ex: A tenrec disappeared beneath a fallen branch when it sensed movement nearby. 
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star-nosed mole
star-nosed mole
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small, fossorial mammal with a unique star-shaped nose that is covered in sensitive tentacles used for locating prey in underground environments

sterneusmol, stermol

sterneusmol, stermol

Ex: Star-nosed moles are excellent swimmers as well as skilled burrowers. 
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tamandua
tamandua
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small mammal with a slender body, long tail, and distinctive bushy coat, known for its insectivorous diet and arboreal lifestyle in Central and South America

tamandua, dwergmiereneter

tamandua, dwergmiereneter

Ex: Tamanduas spend much of their time in trees but also forage on the ground. 
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mouflon
mouflon
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a wild sheep species with a distinctive appearance, including a stocky body, short legs, curved horns, and a brown to reddish-brown coat

moeflon

moeflon

Ex: Mouflons graze on grasses and other vegetation in mountainous areas. 
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argali
argali
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the largest wild sheep species, characterized by its massive body, long curved horns, and shaggy coat

argali, Aziatisch wilde schaap

argali, Aziatisch wilde schaap

Ex: Argali live in open mountainous regions of Central Asia. 
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urial
urial
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a wild sheep found in central Asia known for its curved horns, stocky build, and ability to adapt to harsh environments

urial, Centraal-Aziatisch wilde schaap

urial, Centraal-Aziatisch wilde schaap

Ex: Urials are adapted to the rocky and arid landscapes of Central Asia. 
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olingo
olingo
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small mammal found in Central and South America, known for its long, bushy tail and ability to live in trees

olinguito, olinguito

olinguito, olinguito

Ex: Olingos feed on fruit, insects, and other small food items. 
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false vampire
false vampire
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large bat species found in Africa, Asia, and Australia, known for its size and echolocation abilities

valse vampier, grote vleermuis

valse vampier, grote vleermuis

Ex: False vampires are much larger than many common insect-eating bats. 
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horseshoe bat
horseshoe bat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a unique bat species known for its distinctive horseshoe-shaped noseleaf and echolocation abilities

hoefijzerneus, vleermuis met hoefijzervormige neus

hoefijzerneus, vleermuis met hoefijzervormige neus

Ex: The distinctive noseleaf gives the horseshoe bat its name. 
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pipistrelle
pipistrelle
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small insectivorous bat known for its agile flight, echolocation hunting abilities, and diverse diet

dwergvleermuis, kleine insectenetende vleermuis

dwergvleermuis, kleine insectenetende vleermuis

Ex: We watched a pipistrelle circle repeatedly around the garden lights. 
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babirusa
babirusa
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a unique species of wild pig found in Indonesia known for its long, curved tusks and distinctive appearance

babiroessa, hertzwijn

babiroessa, hertzwijn

Ex: A babirusa waded through the shallow water near the edge of the swamp. 
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arctic hare
arctic hare
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large hare species found in the Arctic regions of North America and Greenland

poolhaas, arctische haas

poolhaas, arctische haas

Ex: A group of arctic hares gathered in a sheltered area during the storm. 
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coney
coney
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small mammal known for its long ears, short tail, and burrowing behavior

konijn, wild konijn

konijn, wild konijn

Ex: A coney disappeared into the grass as soon as the dog approached. 
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cottontail
cottontail
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small mammal with a distinctive cotton-like tail, belonging to the family Leporidae, known for its agility, speed, and ability to reproduce rapidly

katoenstaartkonijn, katoenstaart

katoenstaartkonijn, katoenstaart

Ex: Cottontails are named for the white underside of their short tails. 
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snowshoe hare
snowshoe hare
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small mammal with large hind feet, seasonal fur color changes, and a rapid reproductive rate, found in North America

sneeuwschoenhaas, Amerikaanse sneeuwhaas

sneeuwschoenhaas, Amerikaanse sneeuwhaas

Ex: A snowshoe hare hid beneath the low branches of a spruce tree. 
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tree shrew
tree shrew
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small, arboreal mammal native to Southeast Asia with a slender body, bushy tail, and agile lifestyle

boomspitsmuis, toepaja

boomspitsmuis, toepaja

Ex: A tree shrew used its sharp claws to climb quickly through the vegetation. 
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elephant shrew
elephant shrew
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small insectivorous mammal with a long, flexible snout resembling that of an elephant

olifantspitsmuis, macroscelide

olifantspitsmuis, macroscelide

Ex: Elephant shrews are native to several parts of Africa. 
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rabbit
rabbit
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an animal that is small, eats plants, has a short tail, long ears, and soft fur

konijn

konijn

Ex: The rabbit's long ears help them detect sounds. 

De lange oren van het konijn helpen hen geluiden te detecteren.

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hare
hare
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a rabbit-like animal with long legs and ears, which can run very fast

haas, wilde konijn

haas, wilde konijn

Ex: With a burst of speed, the hare outpaced its pursuers, disappearing into the safety of the woods. 

Met een uitbarsting van snelheid overtrof de haas zijn achtervolgers en verdween in de veiligheid van het bos.

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springhare
springhare
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a nocturnal, herbivorous mammal species found in Africa, known for their powerful hind legs and unique adaptations to desert habitats

springhaas, steppehaas

springhaas, steppehaas

Ex: Springhares spend the daytime resting in underground burrows. 
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