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A2 Level Wordlist - Animals

Here you will learn some English words about animals, such as "pet", "wild", and "insect", prepared for A2 learners.

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CEFR A2 Vocabulary
pet
[noun]

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

Ex: My friend has pets, including a dog , a bird , and a cat .
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lamb
[noun]

a young sheep, especially one that is under one year

Ex: We saw a lamb grazing in the meadow .
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camel
[noun]

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

Ex: The guide explained camels have adapted to harsh desert conditions .
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tiger
[noun]

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

Ex: Tigers are known for their hunting and stalking skills .
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whale
[noun]

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

Ex: whale's massive tail fin is called a fluke .
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penguin
[noun]

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

Ex: penguin's black and white feathers provide camouflage in the water .
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shark
[noun]

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

Ex: shark's sharp teeth help it catch and eat its prey .
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insect
[noun]

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

Ex: The butterfly is a colorful and insect.
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fly
[noun]

a small flying insect that has two wings

Ex: fly quickly darted away when Jane tried to catch it .
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spider
[noun]

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

Ex: spider's web glistened in the sunlight , catching small insects .
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crocodile
[noun]

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

Ex: The tour guide warned everyone to keep a safe distance from crocodile.
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dolphin
[noun]

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

Ex: The trainer at the aquarium taught dolphins to perform tricks .
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fox
[noun]

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

Ex: fox's bushy tail helps it maintain balance while running .
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hamster
[noun]

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

Ex: hamster's fur is soft and fluffy to touch .
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tail
[noun]

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

Ex: The peacock proudly displays its colorful tail feathers.
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wool
[noun]

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

Ex: The wool from the sheep was used to make warm blankets .
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egg
[noun]

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

Ex: The platypus lays eggs instead of giving birth to live young.
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web
[noun]

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

Ex: The garden became a sanctuary for the spider , where it could construct web undisturbed .
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zoo
[noun]

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

Ex: We took photos of the colorful parrots at zoo.
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deer
[noun]

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

Ex: We silently watched from a distance as deer peacefully rested under the shade of a tree .
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eagle
[noun]

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

Ex: With its sharp talons , eagle effortlessly caught a fish from the river .
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beetle
[noun]

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

Ex: We saw a beetle crawling on the leaves during our nature walk .
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bee
[noun]

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

Ex: We need to bees as they are essential for a healthy environment .
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bear
[noun]

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

Ex: We need to be careful when camping bear territory .
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monkey
[noun]

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

Ex: monkey's long tail provided balance as it moved through the trees .
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butterfly
[noun]

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

Ex: We learned butterflies undergo a remarkable transformation from caterpillar to adult .
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mosquito
[noun]

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

Ex: We used citronella candles to mosquitoes away during our outdoor picnic .
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ladybug
[noun]

a small flying insect which is usually red with black spots

Ex: The little girl giggled as the ladybug crawled on her finger .
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cockroach
[noun]

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

Ex: We need to keep the kitchen clean to cockroaches from coming in .
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firefly
[noun]

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

Ex: Firefly populations thrive in areas with clean air and limited light pollution .
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type
[noun]

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

Ex: The museum displays art from types of artists , both modern and classical .
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wild
[Adjective]

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

Ex: We went on a hike through wild forest , observing various animals and plants .
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to hunt
[Verb]

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

Ex: We must respect wildlife conservation laws and not hunt protected species.
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to ride
[Verb]

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

Ex: The cowboys rode their horses as they herded cattle .
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kind
[noun]

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

Ex: The store sells products of kinds, from electronics to clothing .
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