pattern

Animals - Animal Types

Here you will learn the name for different types of animals in English such as "mammal", "vermin", and "primate".

Review

Flashcards

Forms

Spelling

Quiz

Start learning
Words Related to Animals
mammal
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: The bat is the only mammal capable of sustained flight. 
Close
Sign in
amphibian
amphibian
[noun]

any cold-blooded animal with the ability to live both on land and in water, such as toads, frogs, etc.

Ex: The frog is a well-known amphibian that lays its eggs in water and undergoes metamorphosis from tadpole to adult. 
Close
Sign in
monotreme
monotreme
[noun]

any mammal that lays eggs and is only found in Australia, such as platypus

Close
Sign in
marsupial
marsupial
[noun]

any of the order of mammals that carry their young babies in a pouch, such as kangaroos, found either in Australia or Americas

Close
Sign in
arachnid
arachnid
[noun]

a class of terrestrial arthropods that breathe air and have four pairs of limbs, such as spiders, scorpions, etc.

Close
Sign in
insect
insect
[noun]

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

Ex: I was observing an insect crawling on the tree bark. 
Close
Sign in
bird
bird
[noun]

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

Ex: I saw a bird pecking at the ground searching for food. 
Close
Sign in
fish
fish
[noun]

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

Ex: My dad took me fishing, and we caught a big fish. 
Close
Sign in
bug
bug
[noun]

any type of small insect

Ex: There was a tiny bug crawling on the kitchen counter. 
Close
Sign in
reptile
reptile
[noun]

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

Ex: A reptile like a snake can survive in a wide range of environments. 
Close
Sign in
rodent
rodent
[noun]

any small mammal with a pair of strong front teeth, such as mice, hamsters, rats, etc.

Ex: The house mouse is a common rodent found in urban and rural areas around the world. 
Close
Sign in
pachyderm
pachyderm
[noun]

any of the mammals that are categorized by thick skin and large hooves, such as elephants, rhinoceroses and hippopotami

Close
Sign in
flatfish
flatfish
[noun]

any bottom-dwelling marine fish with a flat body, a color similar to the seabed and both eyes on the upper side of the body

Close
Sign in
bottom-feeder

an aquatic animal that feeds at the bottom of a lake, river, etc.

Close
Sign in
bird of prey

a bird, such as an eagle or a hawk, that feeds on animal flesh

Close
Sign in
songbird
songbird
[noun]

any bird that makes a musical call

Close
Sign in
queen
queen
[noun]

the sole fertile female in a colony of social insects, responsible for laying eggs

Ex: The queen bee can live for several years. 
Close
Sign in
pack animal

a strong mammal used for carrying heavy loads, also known as a beast of burden

Close
Sign in
carnivore
carnivore
[noun]

an animal that feeds on the flesh of other animals

Ex: Lions are powerful carnivores that hunt in prides. 
Close
Sign in
herbivore
herbivore
[noun]

any animal that only feeds on plants

Ex: Deer and rabbits are herbivores that graze on grass and leaves. 
Close
Sign in
omnivore
omnivore
[noun]

an animal that eats both plant and animal matter

Ex: Bears are omnivores, consuming berries as well as fish. 
Close
Sign in
insectivore

an animal that primarily feeds on insects or other small invertebrates

Close
Sign in
game bird
game bird
[noun]

a bird that is hunted by people either for sport or food

Close
Sign in
bird of paradise

any tropical bird, the male of which is colorful and displays unique courtship skills, originated in Papua New Guinea and Australia

Close
Sign in
bird of passage

any bird that migrates regularly from a region to another in different seasons of the year

Close
Sign in
seabird
seabird
[noun]

a bird that lives near the sea

Close
Sign in
waterfowl
waterfowl
[noun]

any aquatic bird, especially a game bird of fresh waters

Close
Sign in
vermin
vermin
[noun]

small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number

Ex: After the flood, the basement was infested with vermin such as rats and cockroaches. 
Close
Sign in
predator
predator
[noun]

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

Ex: The lion is a formidable predator, using its strength and agility to hunt large herbivores such as zebras and wildebeests. 
Close
Sign in
game
game
[noun]

wild animals or birds that are hunted for food or sport

Ex: The hunters went into the forest to track game. 
Close
Sign in
arthropod
arthropod
[noun]

an invertebrate animal with a segmented body and a chitinous exoskeleton, such as a spider, crab, etc.

Ex: Arthropods like ants and beetles are found in almost every habitat. 
Close
Sign in
invertebrate

species that do not possess or cannot develop a spinal column, such as an arthropod, mollusk, etc.

Ex: Invertebrates like butterflies and ants are vital to garden ecosystems. 
Close
Sign in
vertebrate

a large group of animals characterized by the possession of a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes

Close
Sign in
poultry
poultry
[noun]

turkeys, chickens, geese, ducks, etc. that are kept for their eggs and meat

Ex: The farm specializes in raising poultry for both meat and egg production. 
Close
Sign in
predatory
predatory
[Adjective]

(of wild animals) hunting, killing, and feeding on other animals for survival

Ex: Lions are predatory animals that hunt in groups. 
Close
Sign in
prey
prey
[noun]

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

Ex: The lion silently stalked its prey through the tall grass. 
Close
Sign in
fowl
fowl
[noun]

a domesticated bird that is particularly kept for its meat and eggs

Ex: The farmyard was bustling with fowl of all shapes and sizes. 
Close
Sign in
big cat
big cat
[noun]

any large wild animal of the cat family, such as lions, tigers, etc.

Close
Sign in
bovid
bovid
[Adjective]

a group of mammals, including cows, buffalo, bison, and antelopes, that are characterized by cloven hooves and ruminant digestion

Close
Sign in
antelope
antelope
[noun]

a quadruped mammal with a slender build and curved horns that is native to Africa or Eurasia

Close
Sign in
primate
primate
[noun]

any mammalian animal that belongs to the same group as humans, such as monkeys, apes, lemurs, etc.

Close
Sign in
ruminant
ruminant
[noun]

a quadruped mammal that is herbivorous and has a complex digestive system from which it can bring the food back to its mouth and chew it again

Close
Sign in
vector
vector
[noun]

a person, animal, or microorganism that carries and transmits a disease from one host to another

Ex: Mosquitoes are the primary vector of malaria. 
Close
Sign in
stray
stray
[noun]

a domestic animal that is lost, abandoned or wandering without an owner

Close
Sign in
quadruped
quadruped
[noun]

an animal with four legs, such as dogs, cats, horses, and cows

Close
Sign in
polymorph
polymorph
[noun]

a type of marine invertebrate that can change its shape and form through a process called polymorphism

Close
Sign in
pollinator

an animal, typically an insect or a bird, that transfers pollen from one flower to another

Close
Sign in
pest
pest
[noun]

an insect or small animal that destroys or damages crops, food, etc.

Ex: The farmer sprayed the field to control the pest. 
Close
Sign in
mollusk
mollusk
[noun]

any invertebrate that lives in aquatic or damp habitats and has a soft unsegmented body, often covered with a shell

Ex: The beach was scattered with empty mollusk shells. 
Close
Sign in
gastropod
gastropod
[noun]

a type of mollusk with a single, usually spirally coiled shell, a muscular foot, and a head with sensory tentacles and a mouth

Close
Sign in
freshwater fish

a fish that can not survive in salty waters and usually lives in lakes or rivers

Close
Sign in
saltwater fish

a fish that can survive in salty water and lives in oceans, also known as marine fish

Close
Sign in
sea fish
sea fish
[noun]

a fish that can survive the salty water of the sea

Close
Sign in
wildlife
wildlife
[noun]

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

Ex: The national park is home to a variety of wildlife, including bears and wolves. 
Close
Sign in
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app