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Animals

Learning the names of the animals can be quite beneficial for young children. Here you'll find a list of animal names in English and also lots of activities to help your little ones learn about the animals.

In the modern world, the animal kingdom is a diverse and captivating realm. Some creatures are adept swimmers, while others take to the skies, and the sheer variety of species comes in all shapes and sizes. Animals can be found in every corner of our planet, and they never cease to amaze us. From a young age, children are naturally drawn to the fascinating world of animals. They often develop a special affection for those residing in unique environments, possessing intriguing qualities like flight or aquatic prowess.

Children embark on their journey of learning about animals from a tender age. Initially, they become acquainted with household pets, playfully mimicking the barks of dogs and the meows of cats. They also become familiar with the sounds made by chickens, frogs, and cows. As they progress in their education, they delve deeper into the intricacies of animals’ habitats, learning about their diets, dwellings, and the myriad of animal species that inhabit our world.

Facilitating your child’s animal education involves organizing creatures into distinct groups based on shared characteristics. You might start by explaining the differentiation between domesticated animals, which enjoy close relationships with humans, and their wild counterparts. From there, you can delve into more specialized categories, such as animals residing in various habitats.

This wealth of information not only broadens your child’s knowledge but also enriches their vocabulary and language skills. Learning about animals fosters a deeper connection with the environment and instills a sense of responsibility toward nature’s well-being.

So, let’s embark on the journey of discovery!

 

List of Animal Names in English

The animal kingdom can be divided into two primary categories: domesticated animals, which have close ties to humans, and wild animals that thrive in natural habitats, often far from human settlements. Another way to categorize animals is based on their specific living environments, such as horses on farms or bears in mountainous regions.

Farm Animals

These are the animals that live on a farm, and also animals like cats and dogs that are more domesticated.

 

dog - animals

dog

 

Cat - Animals name

cat

 

Cow - Animals Name

cow

 

Sheep - Animals Name

sheep

 

Rabbit - Animals name

rabbit

 

Duck - Kids toys

duck

 

Chicken - Animals name

hen

 

Horse - Animals name

horse

 

pig - animals

pig

 

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turkey

 

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chicken

 

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donkey

 

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goat

 

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guinea pig

 

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llama

 

Forest Animals

Here you’ll find different animals that live in forests and mountain areas of the world.

Squirrel, Chipmunk - Animals Name

squirrel

 

Snail - Animals name

snail

 

Mouse - Animals Name

mouse

 

chameleon - animals

chameleon

 

Deer - Animals Name

deer

 

raccoon - animals

raccoon

 

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moose

 

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antelope

 

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beaver

 

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weasel

 

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hedgehog

 

 

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ferret

 

 

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koala

 

 

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wolf

 

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lynx

 

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groundhog

 

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anteater

 

Lingokids Elliot

panda bear (Elliot)

 

 

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grizzly bear

 

 

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wombat

 

 

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panther

 

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mole

 

 

Jungle Animals

Snake - Animals name

snake

 

Bat - Animals in English

bat

 

 

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tiger

 

 

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leopard

 

 

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parrot

 

 

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eagle

 

 

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cockatoo

 

 

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orangutan

 

 

 

Aquatic Animals

Turtle - Animals name

turtle

 

Octopus - Animals name

octopus

 

Frog - Animals Name

frog

 

whale - animals

whale

 

crab - animals

crab

 

clam - animals

clam

 

 

fish - food

fish

 

lobster - animals

lobster

 

 

shark - animals

shark

 

 

seahorse - animals

seahorse

 

 

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hippopotamus

 

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squid

 

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shrimp

 

swan - english for kids - lingokids

swan

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dolphin

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starfish

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seagull

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sea lion

 

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alligator

 

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slug

 

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eel

 

 

Desert Animals

desert fox - animals

fox

 

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wilddog

 

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wildcat

 

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armadillo

 

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badger

 

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black bear

 

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buffalo

 

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camel

 

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coyote

 

Savannah Animals

Lion - Animals Name

lion

 

elephant - animals

elephant

 

elephant - animals

cheetah

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