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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A2 Level Wordlist
pet [noun]

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

Ex: John wants to adopt a pet from the animal shelter .
lamb [noun]

a young sheep, especially one that is under one year

Ex: Sarah likes to watch the playful lambs in the springtime .
camel [noun]

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

Ex: John read about camels ' ability to go long periods without water .
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: The tiger is a majestic and powerful wild animal .
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: Sarah read a book about different species of whales .
penguin [noun]

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

Ex: Sarah watched a documentary about penguins in Antarctica .
shark [noun]

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

Ex: Mark watched a documentary about different species of sharks .
insect [noun]

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

Ex: Mark used a magnifying glass to examine the intricate details of the insect .
fly [noun]

a small flying insect that has two wings

Ex: John observed a colorful fly resting on a flower .
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: Sarah read a book about different types of spiders found around the world .

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: Mark saw a crocodile basking in the sun near the riverbank .
dolphin [noun]

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

Ex: Sarah 's dream is to swim with dolphins in their natural habitat .
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: Sarah learned that foxes are clever and resourceful animals .
hamster [noun]

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

Ex: My little son learned that hamsters are nocturnal animals .
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 kangaroo uses its tail for balance while hopping .
wool [noun]

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

Ex: Sarah 's favorite winter coat was made of high-quality wool .
egg [noun]

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

Ex: The chicken laid a fresh egg in the nesting box .
web [noun]

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

Ex: I accidentally walked through a spider 's web while hiking in the forest .
zoo [noun]

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

Ex: I love going to the zoo because I can see lions , tigers , and bears up close .
deer [noun]

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

Ex: The deer cautiously approached the watering hole to quench its thirst .
eagle [noun]

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

Ex: The eagle 's keen eyesight allows it to spot prey from great distances .
beetle [noun]

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

Ex: The beetle played a crucial role in the ecosystem by decomposing organic matter .
bee [noun]

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

Ex: The bee 's black and yellow stripes serve as a warning to potential predators .
bear [noun]

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

Ex: The bear is a symbol of strength and courage in many cultures .
monkey [noun]

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

Ex: My sister showed me the monkey eating a banana with delight .

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

Ex: The butterfly landed on my hand for a brief moment before taking flight again .
mosquito [noun]

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

Ex:
ladybug [noun]

a small flying insect which is usually red with black spots

Ex: Ladybugs are often considered good luck charms in many cultures .

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

Ex: I screamed when I saw a cockroach scurrying across the kitchen floor .
firefly [noun]

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

Ex: Fireflies create a magical display with their glowing lights in the summer evenings .
type [noun]

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

Ex: In the animal kingdom , the lion belongs to the type of big cats .
wild [adjective]

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

Ex: The dense jungle provides shelter for many wild creatures .
to hunt [verb]

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

Ex: The hunter patiently waited for the perfect opportunity to hunt the elusive deer .
to ride [verb]

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

Ex: I would love to ride a donkey during our trip to the mountains .
kind [noun]

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

Ex: The festival attracts people of different kinds , all celebrating together .