B2 Level Wordlist - Animals

Here you will learn some English words about animals, such as "breed", "species", "cage", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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B2 Level Wordlist
breed [noun]

a particular type of animal or plant that has typically been domesticated by people in a certain way

Ex: The Siamese cat breed is recognized for its striking blue eyes and vocal nature .
to breed [verb]

to make animals produce offspring in a way that is suitable for human beings

Ex: Professional horse breeders carefully pair stallions and mares to breed championship racehorses .
cage [noun]

a framework made of metal bars or wires in which animals or birds can be kept

Ex: She bought a new cage for her hamster , complete with tunnels and a wheel for exercise .
species [noun]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

Ex: The red wolf is a species of wolf that is native to the southeastern United States .

an area occupied by an animal or a group of animals that is defended against others

Ex: The wolf pack patrolled their territory , ensuring no other predators encroached on their land .

a large white bear which lives in the North Pole and is well-adapted to its icy environment

Ex: The polar bear is the largest land carnivore and has no natural predators except for humans .
owl [noun]

a type of bird with a round face, large eyes and a loud call that hunts smaller animals mainly during the night

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ape [noun]

a tailless animal similar to a monkey, such as chimpanzees and gorillas

Ex: The documentary highlighted the intelligence and complex communication skills of apes .
cheetah [noun]

a type of large and wild animal that is from the cat family, can run very fast, and has yellow fur that is covered with small black spots

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leopard [noun]

a large wild animal from the cat family with yellow fur and hollow black spots

Ex: Leopards are known for their incredible agility and strength , making them formidable hunters .
puppy [noun]

a young dog, especially one that is less than a year old

Ex: The puppy ’s soft fur made it irresistible for cuddling .
reindeer [noun]

a type of deer with large antlers in both sexes, mainly living in cold regions

Ex: In Lapland , reindeer herding is a traditional way of life , passed down through generations .
squirrel [noun]

a furry animal with a thick tail that lives in trees and feeds on nuts and seeds

Ex: In the park , children giggled as they watched a squirrel burying a nut in the ground .
tortoise [noun]

a type of turtle that lives on land and moves very slowly, with a large shell on its back

Ex: The tortoise ’s hard shell protected it from predators in the wild .
feather [noun]

any of the light and soft parts covering the body of a bird

Ex: The pillow was filled with soft goose feathers , providing a comfortable place to rest .
paw [noun]

an animal's foot that typically has a combination of nails, claws, fur, and pads

Ex: With gentle strokes , the veterinarian examined the cat 's paw for any signs of injury or infection .
venom [noun]

a toxic substance produced and secreted by certain animals, typically used for defense or hunting

Ex: Some frogs produce venom as a chemical defense .
to bark [verb]

to make a short, loud sound that is typical of a dog

Ex: The excited puppy could n't contain its joy and started to bark playfully .
to chain [verb]

to secure or attach something or someone using a series of connected links

Ex: The prisoner will be chained to prevent any attempt to escape .
to lay [verb]

(of a bird, insect, fish, etc.) to produce eggs

Ex: The robin began to lay eggs in its nest as spring approached .
to mate [verb]

(of animals) to have sex for breeding or reproduction

Ex: Bees mate mid-flight , with the queen mating with multiple drones .
pack [noun]

a group of animals of the same type hunting or living together, particularly wolves

Ex: Researchers observed a pack of coyotes scavenging near the river , their yips echoing through the night .
domestic [adjective]

(of an animal) capable of living with humans, either on a farm or as a pet in a house

Ex: Domestic horses have been integral to human civilization for centuries , serving as transportation and companionship .
extinct [adjective]

(of an animal, plant, etc.) not having any living members, either due to natural causes, environmental changes, or human activity

Ex: The passenger pigeon was once one of the most abundant bird species in North America but became extinct in the early 20th century .
mammal [noun]

a class of animals to which humans, cows, lions, etc. belong, have warm blood, fur or hair and typically produce milk to feed their young

Ex: Elephants , with their distinctive trunks and large ears , are among the most iconic mammals found in Africa and Asia .
reptile [noun]

a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

Ex: The zoo has a variety of reptiles , including lizards , turtles , and snakes .
to trap [verb]

to capture an animal using an object called a trap

Ex: The hunter skillfully trapped a rabbit by disguising a snare with leaves and twigs along its usual path .
wildlife [noun]

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

Ex: The jungle is teeming with wildlife , from insects to large mammals .