Basic Nouns - Animals

Here you will learn some English nouns related to animals such as "fox", "deer", and "lobster".

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Basic Nouns
bird [noun]

an animal with a beak, wings, and feathers that is usually capable of flying

Ex: The bird had bright feathers and a long beak .
fish [noun]

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

Ex: The colorful fish in the aquarium captured my attention .
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 .
dog [noun]

an animal with a tail and four legs that we keep as a pet and is famous for its sense of loyalty

Ex: My neighbor has a big black dog named Max .
cat [noun]

a small animal that has soft fur, a tail, and four legs and we often keep it as a pet

Ex: My friend 's cat is playing with a toy mouse .
horse [noun]

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

Ex: My dream is to one day own a beautiful horse .
elephant [noun]

an animal that is very large, has thick gray skin, four legs, a very long nose that is called a trunk, and mostly lives in Asia and Africa

Ex: The baby elephant clumsily followed its mother , learning to navigate the world .
lion [noun]

a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane

Ex: The lion 's roar can be heard from miles away , establishing its dominance .
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 .
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 .
rabbit [noun]

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

Ex: Rabbits are known for their ability to hop and jump .
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 .
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: Kangaroos use their muscular tails for balance while hopping and as a powerful counterbalance when moving slowly or standing upright .
giraffe [noun]

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

Ex: Tourists marveled at the sight of a herd of giraffes roaming the vast grasslands , their towering silhouettes against the horizon .
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 .
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 .

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 .
gorilla [noun]

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

Ex: Visitors to the zoo watched in awe as the gorillas interacted with each other , playing and grooming in their lush enclosure .
koala [noun]

a tree-dwelling Australian mammal with gray fur and large ears that feeds on eucalyptus leaves

sheep [noun]

a farm animal that we keep to use its meat or wool

Ex: I visited a farm and saw a mother sheep nursing her newborn lambs .
pig [noun]

a farm animal that has short legs, a curly tail, and a fat body, typically raised for its meat

Ex: The pig 's nose is sensitive and sniffes the air for food .
snake [noun]

a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous

Ex: Snakes are cold-blooded animals , relying on external sources to regulate their body temperature .
worm [noun]

a small soft-bodied animal with an elongated body that lacks limbs and eyes

Ex: The fisherman used a worm as bait to catch the fish .
lobster [noun]

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

Ex: Lobsters are territorial creatures , defending their sheltered burrows from intruders with aggressive displays .
snail [noun]

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

Ex: Snails withdraw into their shells when threatened , retracting their sensitive tentacles for protection .
lizard [noun]

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

Ex: Some species of lizards , like chameleons , can change color to blend into their surroundings or communicate with other lizards .
scorpion [noun]

a venomous arachnid with two pincers and a curved tail that inhabits hot countries

Ex: The scorpion curled its tail , preparing to strike .
turtle [noun]

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

Ex: Despite their slow pace , turtles are skilled predators , capable of ambushing prey with lightning-fast strikes .
frog [noun]

a small green animal with smooth skin, long legs for jumping and no tail, that lives both in water and on land

Ex: Frogs are commonly found in wetlands and near water sources .
panda [noun]

a large mammal that looks like a bear with black and white fur and eats bamboos, usually found in China

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 .
cow [noun]

a large farm animal that we keep to use its milk or its meat

Ex: The cow 's horns were impressive and curved outward .
wolf [noun]

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

Ex:
jaguar [noun]

a large wild animal belonging to the cat family with a yellow fur covered with black spots, native to Central and South America

Ex: Camouflaged among the foliage , the jaguar blended seamlessly into its lush surroundings .
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 .
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 .

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

Ex: Chimpanzees communicate through a variety of vocalizations , gestures , and facial expressions , forming close bonds within their social groups .
rat [noun]

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

Ex: Rats are highly adaptable creatures , able to survive in diverse habitats ranging from sewers to forests .
beaver [noun]

a semiaquatic rodent with a wide tail and strong teeth that builds dams across streams and is mainly found in the Northern hemisphere

mouse [noun]

a small animal that lives in fields or houses, and often has fur, a long furless thin tail, and a pointed nose

Ex: The scientist conducted experiments using a genetically modified mouse model .
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 .
weasel [noun]

a small carnivorous mammal with red-brown fur and a long slender body

ferret [noun]

a slim furry animal with a long tail that is domesticated and is used for catching rabbits, rats, etc.

sloth [noun]

a herbivorous mammal that is known for moving very slowly, which hangs from the trees and lives in tropical rainforests of South and Central America

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 .
bat [noun]

a small flying creature that comes out at night

Ex:
raccoon [noun]

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

Ex: Raccoons have nimble hands with dexterous fingers , allowing them to manipulate objects and open containers .
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 stubborn donkey refused to move , making the journey through the narrow path challenging .
goat [noun]

‌an animal with horns and a coat of hair that lives wild in the mountains or is kept on farms for its milk or meat

Ex: The children were excited to see the goat at the petting zoo , eagerly feeding it fresh grass .

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

Ex: Guinea pigs are herbivores , enjoying a diet of fresh vegetables , hay , and pellets .