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Basic Nouns - Animals

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

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bird
[noun]

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

Ex: We enjoyed hearing bird's melodic song from afar .
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fish
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an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

Ex: We saw a group fish swimming together near the coral reef .
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insect
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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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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: The dog chased its tail in circles .
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cat
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a small animal that has soft fur, a tail, and four legs and we often keep it as a pet

Ex: My sister enjoys petting soft and cats.
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horse
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an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

Ex: The horse galloped across the open field .
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elephant
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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: We were lucky to witness a herd elephants grazing peacefully in the savannah .
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lion
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a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane

Ex: lion's sharp teeth and claws are used for hunting .
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tiger
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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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bear
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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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rabbit
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an animal that is small, eats plants, has a short tail, long ears, and soft fur

Ex: rabbit's long ears help them detect sounds .
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deer
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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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kangaroo
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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 are herbivores , feeding on grasses , leaves , and shrubs found in their natural habitat .
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giraffe
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a tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur

Ex: Giraffes are iconic symbols of Africa 's wildlife , revered for their unique appearance and gentle demeanor .
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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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squirrel
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a furry animal with a thick tail that lives in trees and feeds on nuts and seeds

Ex: As winter approached , squirrel diligently gathered acorns and stored them in its burrow .
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crocodile
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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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gorilla
[noun]

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

Ex: Gorillas exhibit complex social behaviors , including vocalizations , gestures , and facial expressions , to communicate within their groups .
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koala
[noun]

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

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sheep
[noun]

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

Ex: sheep had thick wool that was used to make warm clothing .
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pig
[noun]

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

Ex: pig's snout is long and used for digging .
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snake
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a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous

Ex: snake shed its old skin to grow a new one .
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worm
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a small soft-bodied animal with an elongated body that lacks limbs and eyes

Ex: After the rainworms came to the surface of the soil .
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lobster
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a sea animal with a shell, a pair of strong, large claws and eight legs

Ex: Lobsters use their powerful claws to defend themselves and catch prey .
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snail
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a small, soft creature which carries a hard shell on its back and moves very slowly

Ex: Despite their slow movementsnails play important roles in ecosystems as decomposers and prey for other animals .
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lizard
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a group of animals with a long body and tail, a rough skin and two pairs of short legs

Ex: lizards are skilled climbers , using their sharp claws and adhesive toe pads to scale vertical surfaces .
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scorpion
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a venomous arachnid with two pincers and a curved tail that inhabits hot countries

Ex: The venom of scorpion varies depending on the species .
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turtle
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an animal that has a hard shell around its body and lives mainly in water

Ex: turtle disappeared into its shell when it felt threatened .
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frog
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a small green animal with smooth skin, long legs for jumping and no tail, that lives both in water and on land

Ex: The children watched frog hop across the garden path .
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panda
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a large mammal that looks like a bear with black and white fur and eats bamboos, usually found in China

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

Ex: The farmer used a bucket to collect fresh milk from cow.
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wolf
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a big and wild animal from the same family as dogs that hunts for food in groups

Ex: wolves, or gray wolves , are found in North America , Eurasia , and the Middle East .
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jaguar
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a large wild animal belonging to the cat family with a yellow fur covered with black spots, native to Central and South America

Ex: The jaguar is a master of ambush , patiently waiting for the perfect moment to strike .
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leopard
[noun]

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

Ex: Conservationists are working hard to leopards from poaching and habitat destruction .
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monkey
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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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an intelligent ape, with mainly black fur, which has no tail and is native to the forests of western and central Africa

Ex: Despite their close genetic relationship to humanschimpanzees face numerous threats in the wild , including habitat loss and disease outbreaks .
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rat
[noun]

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

Ex: Some cultures rats as symbols of cunning and resourcefulness , while others consider them harbingers of disease and filth .
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beaver
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a semiaquatic rodent with a wide tail and strong teeth that builds dams across streams and is mainly found in the Northern hemisphere

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

Ex: My mother screamed when she saw a mouse hiding behind the bookshelf .
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hamster
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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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weasel
[noun]

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

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

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sloth
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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

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

Ex: Conservation efforts are underway to polar bear populations and ensure their survival in the face of environmental challenges .
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bat
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a small flying creature that comes out at night

Ex: Bats are fascinating creatures that play a vital role in pollination and seed dispersal .
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raccoon
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a small animal with a thick tail, gray-brown fur and black marks on its face

Ex: Despite their cute appearanceraccoons can be formidable pests , causing damage to property and crops .
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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 old barn housed a content group donkeys, providing a picturesque rural scene .
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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: She adopted goat from a local rescue organization , giving it a loving home on her small farm .
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a small furry animal with rounded ears, short legs and no tail, which is often kept as a pet or for research

Ex: guinea pig squeaked softly as it nibbled on a piece of lettuce in its cage .
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