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Animals - Animal Homes

Here you will learn the names of animal homes in English such as "barn", "den", and "burrow".

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hive
hive
[noun]

a structure in which bees live and make honey

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barn
barn
[noun]

a large farm building used for storing crops, animal feed, equipment, or housing livestock

Ex: The farmer stored hay in the barn. 
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byre
byre
[noun]

a cowshed or barn used for housing cows or cattle

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pasture
pasture
[noun]

a field where animals eat grass

Ex: The cows are grazing in the green pasture. 
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stable
stable
[noun]

a building, typically found on a farm, designed to house horses

Ex: The rancher built a new stable to accommodate the growing number of horses on the farm. 
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tunnel
tunnel
[noun]

an underground passage made or used by an animal

Ex: The rabbit disappeared into a tunnel beneath the fence. 
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hutch
hutch
[noun]

a wooden box with a wired front used for keeping small domesticated animals, such as rabbits, ferrets, etc.

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web
web
[noun]

a net of thin threads made by a spider to catch insects for food

Ex: After a rainstorm, the spider repaired its damaged web with great precision. 
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lair
lair
[noun]

a place where a wild animal lives, hides, or takes refuge

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nest
nest
[noun]

a structure made or used by a bird for laying eggs and raising its young

Ex: A robin built its nest in the tree outside our window. 
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honeycomb
honeycomb
[noun]

a structure that is made by bees, consisting of six-sided cells where they store their honey

Ex: The honeycomb was filled with golden honey, ready for harvesting. 
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cobweb
cobweb
[noun]

a tangled net of threads that a spider makes in order to catch insects

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anthill
anthill
[noun]

a large mound of earth created by ants as their home and for storing food

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roost
roost
[noun]

a place where birds settle and rest

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rookery
rookery
[noun]

a collection of nests that a bird colony, such as rooks build for breeding

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perch
perch
[noun]

a place where a bird rests or settles, such as a branch or a rod

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aerie
aerie
[noun]

a nest built high on a cliff, tree, or other elevated location by eagles, hawks, or falcons

Ex: The eagle's aerie was perched on a rocky cliff. 
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warren
warren
[noun]

a network of interconnected underground tunnels and chambers where rabbits or other small burrowing animals live

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territory
territory
[noun]

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

Ex: The lion fiercely defended its territory from intruding rivals. 
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sett
sett
[noun]

a badger's den or burrow

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rabbit hole

a small hole or tunnel in the ground that is dug by rabbits and used as a burrow or shelter

Ex: He broke his ankle when his foot got caught in a rabbit hole. 
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molehill
molehill
[noun]

a small hill or mound of earth created by moles as they burrow underground

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lodge
lodge
[noun]

the den or dwelling of certain animals, especially a beaver

Ex: The beavers built a lodge near the center of the pond. 
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habitat
habitat
[noun]

the natural environment in which a particular animal, plant, or other organism normally lives or grows

Ex: The wetland provides an important habitat for migrating birds. 
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den
den
[noun]

the hidden place where a wild predatory animal lives

Ex: Bears often construct dens in caves or burrow into the ground for hibernation during the winter months. 
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burrow
burrow
[noun]

a hole that an animal digs in the ground to use as a shelter

Ex: The rabbit disappeared into its burrow, seeking refuge from the approaching storm. 
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fold
fold
[noun]

a fenced enclosure in which sheep or other livestock are kept

Ex: The shepherd drove the sheep into the fold before sunset. 
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pen
pen
[noun]

a fenced enclosure in which farm animals are kept

Ex: The farmer moved the sheep into a pen. 
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aquarium
aquarium
[noun]

a large container usually made of glass that is filled with water in which fish and other sea creatures are kept

Ex: We bought a small aquarium for our goldfish and decorated it with plants. 
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cote
cote
[noun]

a small shelter or coop, usually for poultry or pigeons

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sty
sty
[noun]

a small, enclosed area where pigs are kept

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cage
cage
[noun]

an enclosure made of bars, wire, or similar material for keeping an animal or bird confined

Ex: Emma opened the cage to feed the rabbit. 
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kennel
kennel
[noun]

a small structure used as a shelter for a dog

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oceanarium

a large marine aquarium in which fish and other sea creatures are displayed to the public or studied by scientists

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dolphinarium

an aquarium for dolphins

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aviary
aviary
[noun]

a large cage or building where birds are kept

Ex: She visited the aviary to observe tropical birds in their natural-like habitat. 
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fishbowl
fishbowl
[noun]

a glass container that fish are kept in it as pets

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beehive
beehive
[noun]

a natural or human-made structure where bees live

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animal shelter

a temporary housing and care facility for lost, abandoned, or surrendered domesticated animals, with the aim of finding them permanent homes

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pound
pound
[noun]

a small, usually enclosed, area where domesticated animals such as dogs, pigs, or cattle are kept

Ex: The stray dog was taken to the local pound. 
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apiary
apiary
[noun]

a location, such as a stand, shed, or field, where beekeepers maintain multiple beehives to harvest honey and other hive products

Ex: The local farmer converted a corner of his orchard into an apiary to boost pollination and harvest honey. 
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shed
shed
[noun]

a small simple building used for storing things, working in, or sheltering animals

Ex: Daniel keeps his gardening tools in the shed. 
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form
form
[noun]

a shallow depression or resting spot made by a hare for concealment or protection

Ex: The hare darted into its form as we approached. 
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columbary
columbary
[noun]

a structure or aviary for housing domesticated pigeons or doves

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coop
coop
[noun]

a small building to confine poultry, usually in a farm

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drey
drey
[noun]

a squirrel's nest in a tree

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menagerie
menagerie
[noun]

a facility or enclosure where wild or exotic animals are kept for exhibition

Ex: The royal palace had a private menagerie filled with rare beasts. 
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zoo
zoo
[noun]

a place where many kinds of animals are kept for exhibition, breeding, and protection

Ex: At the zoo, there was a fascinating reptile exhibit with snakes and lizards. 
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formicary
formicary
[noun]

a nest or dwelling place of ants

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redd
redd
[noun]

a spawning nest created by salmonids, such as salmon or trout, in gravel-bottomed streams or rivers

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earth
earth
[noun]

a tunnel or hole dug underground by some animals, such as badgers, foxes, rabbits, or moles, for shelter and protection

Ex: The fox disappeared into its earth. 
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holt
holt
[noun]

a den or shelter made by otters near a river or water source for protection, resting, grooming, and raising young

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