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B1 Level Wordlist - The Animal Kingdom

Here you will learn some English words about the animal kingdom, such as "giraffe", "crow", "gorilla", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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alligator
alligator
[noun]

a large animal living in both water and on land which has strong jaws, a long tail, and sharp teeth

Ex: The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank, its formidable jaws slightly ajar. 
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ant
ant
[noun]

a small insect that lives in a colony

Ex: The industrious ant tirelessly carried bits of food back to its nest. 
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bat
bat
[noun]

a small flying creature that comes out at night

Ex: At dusk, bats emerged from their roosts to hunt insects in the night sky. 
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rat
rat
[noun]

a large mouse-like animal with a long tail, which spreads diseases

Ex: The rat scurried along the alley, searching for scraps of food. 
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wolf
wolf
[noun]

a big and wild animal from the same family as dogs that hunts for food in groups

Ex: The gray wolf, known for its distinctive howls, is a symbol of the wild. 
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turtle
turtle
[noun]

an animal that has a hard shell around its body and lives mainly in water

Ex: The turtle basked lazily on a sun-warmed rock, its shell gleaming in the sunlight. 
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goldfish
goldfish
[noun]

a small red or orange fish often kept as a pet

Ex: The goldfish swam gracefully through the crystal-clear water of the aquarium, its scales shimmering in the light. 
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bull
bull
[noun]

any male member of the cow family

Ex: The bull pawed at the ground, its breath steaming in the cold air, ready to charge. 
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chimpanzee

an intelligent ape, with mainly black fur, which has no tail and is native to the forests of western and central Africa

Ex: The chimpanzee groomed its companion, carefully picking through its fur with nimble fingers. 
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donkey
donkey
[noun]

an animal that is like a horse but has shorter legs and longer ears, and is used for carrying things and riding

Ex: The farmer relied on his sturdy donkey to carry heavy loads from the fields. 
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giraffe
giraffe
[noun]

a tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur

Ex: The giraffe gracefully stretched its long neck to reach the tender leaves at the top of the tree. 
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gorilla
gorilla
[noun]

an African ape which has a large head and short neck that looks like a monkey with no tail

Ex: The gorilla sat calmly, observing its surroundings with a wise expression in its eyes. 
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rooster
rooster
[noun]

an adult male chicken

Ex: The rooster proudly strutted around the farmyard, its vibrant plumage catching the sunlight. 
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kangaroo
kangaroo
[noun]

a large Australian animal with a long tail and two strong legs that moves by leaping, female of which can carry its babies in its stomach pocket which is called a pouch

Ex: The kangaroo bounded effortlessly across the Australian outback, its powerful legs propelling it forward. 
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snail
snail
[noun]

a small, soft creature which carries a hard shell on its back and moves very slowly

Ex: The snail crept slowly along the damp forest floor, leaving a glistening trail behind. 
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lizard
lizard
[noun]

a group of animals with a long body and tail, a rough skin and two pairs of short legs

Ex: The lizard basked in the sun, its scales shimmering with iridescence. 
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guinea pig

a small furry animal with rounded ears, short legs and no tail, which is often kept as a pet or for research

Ex: He cleaned the guinea pig’s cage every week. 
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octopus
octopus
[noun]

a sea creature with eight, long arms and a soft round body with no internal shell

Ex: The octopus gracefully glided through the water, its tentacles trailing behind like delicate ribbons. 
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salmon
salmon
[noun]

a silver-colored fish often found in both freshwater and saltwater environments

Ex: The salmon leaped out of the rushing river, its scales flashing silver in the sunlight. 
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lobster
lobster
[noun]

a sea animal with a shell, a pair of strong, large claws and eight legs

Ex: Fishermen set out traps to catch lobsters, hauling in their bounty from the depths of the ocean. 
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swan
swan
[noun]

a large bird that is normally white, has a long neck and lives on or around water

Ex: The swan glided serenely across the calm surface of the lake, its reflection shimmering in the water. 
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cobra
cobra
[noun]

a highly venomous kind of snake that can flatten its neck when in danger or to scare other animals

Ex: The cobra raised its hood and hissed as a warning to stay away. 
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raccoon
raccoon
[noun]

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

Ex: The raccoon rummaged through the trash cans, searching for scraps of food under the cover of darkness. 
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zebra
zebra
[noun]

a wild animal that lives in Africa, which is like a horse, with black-and-white stripes on its body

Ex: The zebra grazed peacefully on the savanna, its striking stripes blending with the tall grass. 
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seal
seal
[noun]

a large sea animal with flippers that eats fish, can live on land and in water, and is hunted by humans for its fur

Ex: The seal lounged lazily on the rocky shore, basking in the warm sunlight. 
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porcupine
porcupine
[noun]

an animal with sharp needle-like parts on its body and tail, used for protection

Ex: The porcupine cautiously ventured out of its den, its quills bristling at the slightest hint of danger. 
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turkey
turkey
[noun]

a large bird that has a bald head and is often kept for its meat, especially in the US

Ex: The turkey strutted proudly around the farmyard, puffing out its feathers to impress the hens. 
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goose
goose
[noun]

a waterbird with webbed feet, a long neck, and short beak, which is like a large duck

Ex: The goose waddled gracefully along the edge of the pond, its honks echoing across the water. 
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crow
crow
[noun]

a large bird with black feathers and a loud unpleasant call

Ex: The crow perched on a tree branch, its glossy black feathers catching the sunlight. 
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pigeon
pigeon
[noun]

a bird with short legs and a short beak which typically has gray and white feathers

Ex: The pigeon strutted confidently along the sidewalk, pecking at scraps of food left by passersby. 
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cricket
cricket
[noun]

an insect known for its chirping sound, found in grassy areas, mostly active at night

Ex: The cricket's chirping filled the evening air, signaling the arrival of dusk. 
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creature
creature
[noun]

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

Ex: The forest was teeming with creatures of all shapes and sizes, from tiny insects to large mammals. 
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to bite
to bite
[Verb]

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

Ex: The dog warned the intruder by growling before attempting to bite. 
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trap
trap
[noun]

an object that can be used to catch an animal

Ex: The hunter set a trap near the river. 
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bull shark

an aggressive type of shark that lives in warm and shallow waters near coastlines

Ex: The bull shark prowled the murky waters of the river, its powerful body cutting through the current. 
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shellfish
shellfish
[noun]

a type of sea creature with a shell, such as clams, oysters, mussels, shrimp, lobster, etc.

Ex: The fishermen returned with a haul of shellfish, including oysters, mussels, and crabs, from their morning catch. 
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