C2 Level Wordlist - Animals

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Animals, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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crepuscular [adjective]

(of an animal) active during the twilight hours of dawn and dusk

Ex: The zoo 's nocturnal exhibit featured crepuscular animals like the serval and the tamandua , showcasing their natural behaviors during the twilight hours .

oviparous [adjective]

producing eggs that develop and hatch outside the body

Ex: Fish exhibit a variety of reproductive strategies , with some being oviparous , releasing eggs into the water for external fertilization .

simian [adjective]

of or relating to monkeys or apes

Ex: His simian arms hung low as he walked , a trait reminiscent of our evolutionary ancestors .

arboreal [adjective]

(of animals) adapted to or living high in trees, rather than on the ground

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ectothermic [adjective]

relating to or denoting animals that regulate their body temperature by external sources, such as the surrounding environment

Ex: Lizards exhibit ectothermic behavior , seeking out warm surfaces to maintain their preferred body temperature .

equine [adjective]

having characteristics, appearance, or behavior similar to a horse

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piscivorous [adjective]

feeding primarily on fish

Ex: The heron is a piscivorous wading bird , often seen hunting for fish along the water 's edge .

terrestrial [adjective]

related to or living on land, rather than in the sea or air

Ex: The terrestrial ecosystem of the Amazon rainforest supports a vast diversity of plant and animal species .

tame [adjective]

brought from a wild state under human control or accustomed to humans

Ex: The once-wild horse became tame after gentle training .

nocturnal [adjective]

(of animals or organisms) primarily active during the night

Ex: Bats are nocturnal creatures , sleeping during the day and becoming active after sunset .

bovine [adjective]

relating to or characteristic of cows or cattle

Ex: Bovine farming practices vary across regions , adapting to the unique needs of different cattle breeds .

avian [adjective]

relating to or characteristic of birds

Ex: Avian anatomy is adapted to flight , with features such as lightweight bones and feathers .

viviparous [adjective]

(of animals) giving birth to developed babies instead of laying eggs

Ex: The viviparous nature of certain reptiles , like the boa constrictor , allows them to give birth to live young in environments where egg-laying would be risky .

diurnal [adjective]

primarily active or occurring during the daytime

Ex: The biologist focused her research on diurnal species , observing their behaviors and interactions throughout the day .

ovoviviparous [adjective]

(of an animal) giving birth to live offspring that have developed from eggs inside the mother's body

Ex: Ovoviviparous species keep eggs inside the mother until they hatch .

insectivorous [adjective]

feeding on or adapted to a diet that consists primarily or exclusively of insects

Ex: Frogs and toads exhibit insectivorous behavior , capturing insects with their sticky tongues .

canine [noun]

a member of the dog family, including domestic dogs, wolves, foxes, and related animals

Ex: Canine companions , such as Labrador Retrievers , are known for their friendly disposition and are often used as therapy dogs .

estivation [noun]

a summer hibernation for animals to conserve energy during hot and dry conditions

Ex: Bears find shelter and enter estivation to endure the scorching summer months .

burrow [noun]

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

Ex: The fox emerged cautiously from its burrow at dusk , ready to begin its nightly hunt .

omnivore [noun]

an animal that eats both plant and animal matter

Ex: The raccoon is a nocturnal omnivore .

brood [noun]

all the young of a bird hatched at the same time, or the young of an animal cared for together

Ex: The spider guarded her brood carefully , ensuring each of her young emerged safely from their eggs .

pincer [noun]

any of the sharp curved organs of an arthropod or insect, such as a crab, lobster, etc.

Ex: The scorpion raised its pincers menacingly , ready to defend itself from the approaching threat .

fang [noun]

a long, pointed tooth found in carnivorous animals, used for biting, gripping, and tearing flesh

Ex: The crocodile 's fangs are powerful tools for gripping slippery fish .

shoal [noun]

a large number of fish swimming together

Ex: The predator silently stalked the edge of the shoal , waiting for the opportune moment to strike and snatch its meal .

fauna [noun]

the animals of a particular geological period or region

Ex: The African savanna boasts a diverse fauna , including lions , elephants , and giraffes .

zooplankton [noun]

microscopic animals that float in bodies of water, serving as an important food source for many aquatic organisms

Ex: During the day , zooplankton inhabit deeper layers of the ocean to avoid predation , rising to the surface under the cover of darkness to feed on phytoplankton .

cetacean [noun]

a marine mammal that belongs to the group known as Cetacea, which comprises whales, dolphins, and porpoises

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to graze [verb]

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

Ex: Farmers rotate their livestock to different fields to ensure they have fresh areas to graze .

pelt [noun]

the skin of an animal with the fur, wool, or hair still covering it

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Size and Magnitude	Weight and Stability	Quantity	Intensity
Pace	Shapes	Importance and Essentiality	Commonness and Uniqueness
Difficulty and Challenge	Price and Luxuriousness	Quality	Success and Wealth
Failure and Poverty	Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Comprehension and Intelligence
Personal Traits	Emotional States	Trigerring Emotions	Feelings
Relationship Dynamics and Connections	Social and Moral Behaviors	Tastes and Smells	Sounds
Textures	Thoughts and Decisions	Complaint and Criticism	Harmony and Discord
Communication and Discussion	Body Language and Emotional Actions	Order and Permission	Advice and Influence
Honor and Admiration	Request and Answer	Attempt and Prevention	Changing and Forming
Movements	Preparing Food	Food and Drinks	Natural Environment
Animals	Weather and Temperature	Disaster and Pollution	Work Environment
Occupations	Accommodation	Transportation	Tourism and Migration
Hobbies and Routines	Sports	Arts	Cinema and Theater
Literature	Music	Clothes and Fashion	Architecture
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Philosophy	Linguistics	Politics	Law
Crime	Punishment	War and Army	Government
Education	Media	Technology and Internet	Marketing and Advertisement
Shopping	Business and Management	Finance	Scientific Fields and Studies
Medicine	Health Condition	Recovery and Treatment	Human Body
Psychology	Biology	Chemistry	Physics
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