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Animals - Other Mammals

Here you will learn the names of other mammals in English such as "aardvark", "bat", and "raccoon".

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aardvark
aardvark
[noun]

a nocturnal, burrowing mammal native to Africa, with a long snout and tongue, feeding mainly on ants and termites

Ex: Predators rarely target aardvarks due to their defensive burrows .
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anteater
anteater
[noun]

a tropical mammal with a long tail, snout and tongue that feeds on ants or other insects

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armadillo
armadillo
[noun]

a small nocturnal mammal that is covered in small bony plates and is usually found in Southern America

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bat
bat
[noun]

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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binturong
binturong
[noun]

a unique arboreal mammal with a long, bushy tail, shaggy fur, and a distinctive popcorn-like scent, found in Southeast Asia

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flying fox

a large, nocturnal bat with a wingspan of up to six feet, found in various parts of the world, known for its ability to fly long distances and feed on fruit

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fruit bat
fruit bat
[noun]

a bat that feeds on fruits and lives in tropical countries

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hedgehog
hedgehog
[noun]

a small mammal that is active at night, which is covered with spines and can roll itself while attacked

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hyrax
hyrax
[noun]

a small furry mammal with a short tail and hoof-like toes that mainly eats vegetables

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jackrabbit

a wild mammal like a rabbit, called hare, native to open parts of the US

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mole
mole
[noun]

a small mammal with velvety fur, tiny eyes and a long muzzle that lives underground and eats insects

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pangolin
pangolin
[noun]

a nocturnal mammal covered in hard, overlapping scales, feeding primarily on ants and termites, and capable of curling into a protective ball

Ex: A pangolin's scales act as armor against predators .
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peccary
peccary
[noun]

a mid-sized nocturnal mammal that resembles a pig and has hooves, usually found through North and South America

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raccoon
raccoon
[noun]

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

Ex: Despite their cute appearance , raccoons can be formidable pests , causing damage to property and crops .
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shrew
shrew
[noun]

a small nocturnal mammal with long snout and tiny eyes, which feeds on insects

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tapir
tapir
[noun]

a large herbivorous mammal with a short trunk that lives in forests of South and Central America or Southeast Asia

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vampire bat

a small winged mammal that feeds on the blood of other animals and is found in tropical regions of South America

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wild boar
wild boar
[noun]

a wild pig with a pair of small tusks that is native to Eurasia and North Africa

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vicuna
vicuna
[noun]

a small, elegant camelid species native to the high Andean regions of South America

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tenrec
tenrec
[noun]

a small insectivorous mammal species found in Madagascar and Africa, known for its diverse and unique physical adaptations

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star-nosed mole

a small, fossorial mammal with a unique star-shaped nose that is covered in sensitive tentacles used for locating prey in underground environments

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tamandua
tamandua
[noun]

a small mammal with a slender body, long tail, and distinctive bushy coat, known for its insectivorous diet and arboreal lifestyle in Central and South America

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mouflon
mouflon
[noun]

a wild sheep species with a distinctive appearance, including a stocky body, short legs, curved horns, and a brown to reddish-brown coat

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argali
argali
[noun]

the largest wild sheep species, characterized by its massive body, long curved horns, and shaggy coat

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urial
urial
[noun]

a wild sheep found in central Asia known for its curved horns, stocky build, and ability to adapt to harsh environments

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olingo
olingo
[noun]

a small mammal found in Central and South America, known for its long, bushy tail and ability to live in trees

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false vampire

a large bat species found in Africa, Asia, and Australia, known for its size and echolocation abilities

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horseshoe bat

a unique bat species known for its distinctive horseshoe-shaped noseleaf and echolocation abilities

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pipistrelle

a small insectivorous bat known for its agile flight, echolocation hunting abilities, and diverse diet

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babirusa
babirusa
[noun]

a unique species of wild pig found in Indonesia known for its long, curved tusks and distinctive appearance

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arctic hare

a large hare species found in the Arctic regions of North America and Greenland

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coney
coney
[noun]

a small mammal known for its long ears, short tail, and burrowing behavior

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cottontail

a small mammal with a distinctive cotton-like tail, belonging to the family Leporidae, known for its agility, speed, and ability to reproduce rapidly

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snowshoe hare

a small mammal with large hind feet, seasonal fur color changes, and a rapid reproductive rate, found in North America

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tree shrew

a small, arboreal mammal native to Southeast Asia with a slender body, bushy tail, and agile lifestyle

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elephant shrew

a small insectivorous mammal with a long, flexible snout resembling that of an elephant

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rabbit
rabbit
[noun]

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

Ex: The rabbit's long ears help them detect sounds .
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hare
hare
[noun]

a rabbit-like animal with long legs and ears, which can run very fast

Ex: With a burst of speed , the hare outpaced its pursuers , disappearing into the safety of the woods .
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springhare

a nocturnal, herbivorous mammal species found in Africa, known for their powerful hind legs and unique adaptations to desert habitats

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