Let’s learn how to say the animal names in English! This page gives you the common names of many common animals. Look through the picture with your kids, and help them learn the animal vocabulary!
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Animals | Types of Animals
Animals are a major group of organisms, classified as the kingdom Animalia or Metazoa.
A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants.
Vertebrates
Vertebrates are among the most recognizable organisms of the animal kingdom.
- Bilby
- Buffalo
- Bat
- Binturong
- Bull
- Haddock
- Kissing fish
- Puffer
- Mackerel
- Marlin
- Penguin
- Jay
- Lovebird
- Pigeon
- Macaw
- Tadpole
- Viper
- Tortoise
- Toad
- Dolphin
- Coypu
- Dall’s porpoise
- Donkey
- Eland
- Dalmatian
- Dromedary
- Elephant
- Quokka
- Reindeer
- Panther
- Quoll
- Rhinoceros
Amphibians
Amphibians are cold-blooded vertebrates that don’t have scales.
- Bullfrog
- Frog
- Newt
- Salamander
- Tadpole
- Toad
- Tortoise
- Tree frog
- Turtle
Birds
Here is the list of common names of bird species.
- Cormorant
- Crane
- Crow
- Dove
- Duck
- Eagle
- Hen
- Hummingbird
- Kingfisher
- Magpie
- Nightingale
- Ostrich
- Parrot
- Peacock
- Pelican
- Pigeon
- Quail
- Raven
- Rooster
- Seagull
- Sparrow
- Swallow
- Turkey
- Vulture
- Woodpecker
Fish
There are many species of fish in the world.
- Angler
- Barracuda
- Bass
- Betta
- Blue tang
- Bluefish
- Bream
- Catfish
- Cod
- Dolphin
- Goldfish
- Grey mullet
- Haddock
- Mackerel
- Marlin
- Perch
- Pike
- Piranha
- Ray
- Salmon
- Sawfish
- Snapper
- Sockeye
- Swordfish
- Trout
Mammals
There are many mammal species around the world.
- Agouti
- Bactrian camel
- Badger
- Bandicoot
- Capybara
- Caracal
- Dall’s porpoise
- Dalmatian
- Fin whale
- Flying squirrel
- Fossa
- Harp seal
- Hedgehog
- Hippo
- Lemming
- Lemur
- Leopard
- Monkey
- Moose
- Narwhal
- Panda
- Pangolin
- Panther
- Skunk
- Snow leopard
Reptiles
Reptiles are cold-blooded, which means that they rely on heat from their surroundings to warm up.
- Adder
- Alligator
- Boa
- Chameleon
- Cobra
- Crocodile
- Gecko
- Gila monster
- Green anole
- Iguana
- Lizard
- Python
- Rattlesnake
- Skink
- Snake
- Taipan
Invertebrates
Invertebrates can be found in the land, in marine, and freshwater habitats, and live on every continent. Below is the list of invertebrate animals around the world.
- Anemone
- Bee
- Beetle
- Butterfly
- Caterpillar
- Cockroach
- Cocoon
- Coral
- Crab
- Cricket
- Cuttlefish
- Grasshopper
- Jellyfish
- Lobster
- Moth
- Mussel
- Octopus
- Oyster
- Slug
- Snail
- Squid
- Starfish
- Termite
- Wasp
- Worm
Arthropods
Arthropods are invertebrates with jointed legs.
- Ant
- Bee
- Beetle
- Butterfly
- Caterpillar
- Centipede
- Crab
- Cricket
- Dragonfly
- Earthworm
- Earwig
- Fly
- Katydid
- Ladybug
- Lobster
- Millipede
- Mite
- Moth
- Prawn
- Scorpion
- Slug
- Sowbug
- Spider
- Tick
- Vinegaroon
- Wasp
Insects
Below is the amazing list of insects found in the world.
- Ant
- Backswimmer
- Caterpillar
- Dragonfly
- Earthworm
- Firefly
- Grasshopper
- Horse-fly
- Lace bug
- Maggot
- Nematode
- Plant bug
- Scarab beetle
- Termite
- Walkingstick
Crustaceans
Crustaceans are an extremely diverse group including animals such as crabs, lobsters, isopods, shrimp, and barnacles.
- Barnacle
- Caridea
- Crab
- Crayfish
- Hermit Crab
- Krill
- Land Crab
- Lobster
- Mantis Shrimp
- Prawn
- Rock Lobster
- Scampi
- Shrimp
- Slipper Lobster
- Woodlouse
- Yabby
Echinoderms
The echinoderms are a group of animals that includes starfish, urchins, feather stars, and sea cucumbers.
- Brittle Star
- Crinoid
- Ophiura Ophiura
- Sand Dollar
- Sea Cucumber
- Sea Lily
- Sea Urchin
- Starfish
Mollusks
Mollusks are members of the invertebrate phylum Mollusca.
- Abalone
- Ark Clam
- Barnacle
- Basket Clam
- Chiton
- Clam
- Cuttlefish
- Mussel
- Octopus
- Oyster
- Scallop
- Slug
- Snail
- Squid
- Sweet Snail
- Tusk Shell
Breeds of Cats and Dogs
Cat Breeds
Below is the list of popular breeds of cats around the world.
- Abyssinian
- American Curl
- Balinese
- Bengal
- Chartreux
- Chausie
- Devon Rex
- Egyptian Mau
- Exotic Shorthair
- Havana
- Himalayan
- Japanese Bobtail
- Javanese
- Korat
- LaPerm
- Maine Coon
- Manx
- Nebelung
- Ocicat
- Persian
- Ragamuffin
- Scottish Fold
- Somali
- Sphynx/ Hairless Cat
- Tonkinese
Dog Breeds
We’ll show an interesting list of dog breeds in the world with pictures.
- Affenhuahua
- Barbet
- Boxerdoodle
- Boxmatian
- Cairn Terrier
- Dachsador
- Field Spaniel
- German Longhaired Pointer
- Hamiltonstovare
- Ibizan Hound
- Jack-A-Poo
- Korean Jindo Dog
- Lab Pointer
- Maltese
- Neapolitan Mastiff
- Old English Sheepdog
- Papillon
- Rat Terrier
- Saint Berdoodle
- Taiwan Dog
- Valley Bulldog
- Weimaraner
- Xoloitzcuintli
- Yorkipoo
Animal Names
Aquatic Animals
There are various types of aquatic animals that live underwater.
- Alligator
- Angelfish
- Angler fish
- Barnacle
- Catfish
- Clam
- Clownfish
- Codfish
- Coral
- Crab
- Crayfish
- Crocodile
- Cuttlefish
- Dolphin
- Eel
- Jellyfish
- Lobster
- Octopus
- Oyster
- Prawn
- Scallop
- Sea Lion
- Seahorse
- Seal
- Shark
- Shrimp
- Slug
- Snail
- Squid
- Starfish
- Stingray
- Tuna
- Turtle
- Walrus
- Whale
Baby Animals
Here are 18 of the cutest baby animals born around the world.
- Bunny
- Calf
- Chick
- Colt
- Cygnet
- Duckling
- Fawn
- Foal
- Gosling
- Hatchling
- Joey
- Kitten
- Lamb
- Lion cub
- Piglet
- Puppy
- Tadpole
- Tiger cub
Desert Animals
Animals in the desert must survive in a hostile environment. Intense heat, searing sun, and lack of water are just a few of the challenges facing desert animals.
- Armadillo
- Bighorn sheep
- Black widow spider
- Camel
- Centipede
- Coati
- Cobra
- Coral snake
- Coyote
- Eagle
- Fennec fox
- Gecko
- Gila monster
- Iguana
- Jackrabbit
- Kangaroo rat
- Llama
- Long-nosed bat
- Meerkat
- Ostrich
- Rattlesnake
- Scorpion
- Tortoise
- Vulture
- Xerus
Endangered Species
Here, we list some endangered animal species we need to save right now.
- Blue Whale
- Bluefin Tuna
- Bonobo
- Bowhead Whale
- Brown Bear
- Cheetah
- Chimpanzee
- Chinchilla
- Cockatoo
- Dhole
- Dibbler
- Drill
- Dugong
- Elephant
- Gharial
- Giant Panda
- Gorilla
- Gray Whale
- Green Turtle
- Hawksbill Turtle
- Hippopotamus
- Indri
- Jackass Penguin
- Jaguar
- Javan Rhino
Farm Animals
Here is a list of different farm animals in English.
- Bee
- Chicken
- Cow
- Crab
- Deer
- Dog
- Dove
- Duck
- Fish
- Goat
- Goose
- Horse
- Lamb
- Llama
- Ox
- Pig
- Rabbit
- Sheep
- Shrimp
- Turkey
Fastest Land Animals
Here is the list of the fastest land animals in the world.
- African wild dog
- Blackbuck
- Cheetah
- Coyote
- Elk
- Greyhound
- Hare
- Jackrabbit
- Kangaroo
- Lion
- Pronghorn
- Quarter Horse
- Springbok
- Thomson’s Gazelle
- Wildebeest
Forest Animals
There are many forest animals. Here is a list of animals that live in the forest.
- Antelope
- Badger
- Bear
- Beaver
- Bison
- Butterfly
- Caiman
- Cape Buffalo
- Capybara
- Cheetah
- Chipmunk
- Cougar
- Coyote
- Deer
- Dragonfly
- Eagle
- Elephant
- Fox
- Gazelle
- Gecko
- Giraffe
- Gopher
- Gorilla
- Goshawk
- Hare
Freshwater Animals
Below is the list of freshwater animal names with pictures.
- Alligator
- Archerfish
- Arowana
- Avocet
- Axolotl
- Babirusa
- Beaver
- Beetle
- Betta
- Bitterling
- Bittern
- Caecilian
- Capybara
- Carp
- Catfish
- Cichlid
- Climbing Perch
- Coati
- Coot
- Coypu
- Crab
- Crane
- Crane Fly
- Crayfish
- Dipper
Grassland Animals
Many grassland animals live in large groups, often called herds.
- Aardvark
- Aardwolf
- Accentor
- African Buffalo
- Beetle
- Bird
- Bison
- Brown Bear
- Cheetah
- Clouded Leopard
- Death Adder
- Elephant
- Falcon
- Garter Snake
- Gazelle
- Gopher
- Hamster
- Lion
- Prairie dog
- Rabbit
- Tiger
- Worm
- Yak
- Yellowjacket
- Zebra
Hybrid Animals
To get a hybrid animal, two animals from different species but from the same genus must be crossed.
- Beefalo
- Bengal Cat
- Cama
- Coywolf
- Dzo
- Geep
- Grolar Bear
- Hinny
- Iron Age Pig
- Jaglion
- Leopon
- Liger
- Mulard
- Mule
- Narluga
- Pumapard
- Savannah Cat
- Tigon
- Wholphin
- Wolfdog
- Yakalo
- Zebroid
- Zonkey
- Żubroń
Marsupials
Marsupials are endemic to Australasia and the Americas and consist of more than 300 species.
- Bilby
- Dunnart
- Kangaroo
- Kangaroo Rat
- Koala
- Marsupial Mole
- Numbat
- Opossum
- Possum
- Quokka
- Quoll
- Sugar Glider
- Tasmanian Devil
- Tree Kangaroo
- Wallaby
- Wombat
Mountain Animals
Learning the list of wild mountain animal names in English.
- Accentor
- African Buffalo
- African Wild Dog
- American Black Bear
- Andean Mountain Cat
- Bison
- Blue Sheep
- Boa
- Brown Bear
- Chamois
- Chinchilla
- Chough
- Civet
- Clouded Leopard
- Cotton Rat
- Cougar
- Coyote
- Crane Fly
- Crow
- Deer
- Degu
- Dhole
- Dipper
- Flea
- Flowerpecker
Oviparity
Oviparous animals are creatures that are capable of laying eggs in regard to reproduction.
- Birds
- Chicken
- Crocodile
- Duck
- Eagle
- Echidna
- Fish
- Flamingo
- Frog
- Lizard
- Octopus
- Ostrich
- Owl
- Parrot
- Peacock
- Penguin
- Platypus
- Raven
- Salamander
- Seahorse
- Shark
- Snake
- Swan
- Turkey
- Turtle
Pets
Below is a list of types of pets that could be best for you.
- Ant
- Budgie
- Cat
- Chameleon
- Dog
- Ferret
- Frog
- Gerbil
- Goldfish
- Guinea pig
- Hamster
- Hermit crab
- Horse
- Kitten
- Lizard
- Monkey
- Mouse
- Parrot
- Pigeon
- Puppy
- Rabbit
- Snake
- Spider
- Squirrel
- Turtle
Rainforest Animals
Here is a useful list of rainforest animal names in English.
- Anaconda
- Anteater
- Bengal Tiger
- Black Panther
- Butterfly
- Capybara
- Cassowary
- Chimpanzee
- Electric Eel
- Flying Dragon
- Gorilla
- Iguana
- Jaguar
- Lemur
- Macaw
- Nutria
- Okapi
- Orangutan
- Sloth
- Spider Monkey
- Tapir
- Toucan
- Zodiac Moth
Rare Animals
These are some rare animals in the world you didn’t know existed.
- Addax
- Amur Leopard
- Darwin’s Fox
- Desman
- Elephant Shrew
- Fossa
- Frilled Shark
- Hainan Gibbon
- Numbat
- Olm
- Omura’s Whale
- Pangolin
- Pika
- Purple Frog
- Red Panda
- Saiga Antelope
- Saola
- Spectacled Bear
- Sunfish
- Takahe
- Tarsier
- Tuatara
- Vaquita
Sea Animals
Learning an interesting set of sea animal names with pictures.
- Angelfish
- Clownfish
- Crab
- Dolphin
- Fish
- Hermit Crab
- Jellyfish
- Lobster
- Mussel
- Octopus
- Oyster
- Pelican
- Piranha
- Scallop
- Sea Urchin
- Seahorse
- Shark
- Shrimp
- Squid
- Starfish
- Sturgeon
- Swordfish
- Turtle
- Walrus
- Whale
Shellfish
Shellfish are a high-quality protein source for people.
- Clam
- Cockle
- Crab
- Crayfish
- Cuttlefish
- Horn Snail
- Horse Conch
- Knobbed Whelk
- Lobster
- Mantis Shrimp
- Mussel
- Octopus
- Oyster
- Prawn
- Quahog
- Scallop
- Sea Urchin
- Shrimp
- Snail
- Squid
- Whelk
- Winkle
Tundra Animals
Here is the list of tundra animal names in English.
- Antarctic Penguin
- Antarctic Prion
- Arctic Fox
- Arctic Hare
- Bald Eagle
- Beluga Whale
- Caribou
- Chinchilla
- Elk
- Himalayan Tahr
- Kea
- Lemming
- Marmot
- Mountain Goat
- Musk Ox
- Pika
- Polar Bear
- Red Fox
- Rock Ptarmigan
- Snow Leopard
- Snow Petrel
- Snowy Owl
- Stoat
- Weddell Seal
- Yak
Weird Animals
Here is a list of some of the weird animals you’ve probably never heard of.
- Alligator Gar
- Ankole Watusi
- Aye-aye
- Babirusa
- Capybara
- Echidna
- Fossa
- Gerenuk
- Gharial
- Harpy Eagle
- Hawk Moth
- Jabiru Stork
- Jerboa
- Lyrebird
- Markhor
- Narwhal
- Okapi
- Pangolin
- Proboscis Monkey
- Sea Pen
- Shoebill
- Sloth
- Soft-shelled Turtle
- Sparklemuffin
- Stick Insect
- Sun Bear
- Sunfish
- Tarsier
- Tasmanian Devil
- Tenrec
- Thorn Bug
- Vampire Bat
- Wombat
Wild Animals
Do you know the names of wild animals?
- Alligator
- Antelope
- Bear
- Beaver
- Black Leopard
- Blackbuck
- Blue Whale
- Camel
- Cheetah
- Chimpanzee
- Chipmunk
- Coyote
- Crocodile
- Deer
- Dolphin
- Eagle
- Elephant
- Elk
- Flamingo
- Fox
- Giraffe
- Gorilla
- Hedgehog
- Hippopotamus
- Hyena
Zoo Animals
This is a vocabulary worksheet on zoo animals for ESL students.
- Alligator
- Bear
- Camel
- Cheetah
- Elephant
- Flamingo
- Giraffe
- Gorilla
- Hippo
- Hyena
- Iguana
- Kangaroo
- Koala
- Lion
- Monkey
- Panda
- Parrot
- Penguin
- Sloth
- Snake
- Tiger
- Turtle
- Walrus
- Zebra
Animal Classification
All animals are classified into groups based on their similarities and it is important for recognizing and understanding how they are related and the more characteristics that they share the more specific the classification group is. All animals are classed by a number of different categories which are:
- Domain
- Kingdom
- Phylum
- Class
- Order
- Family
- Genus
- Species
In simplified terms, domain determines whether something is animal, plant, fungi, etc while kingdom determines whether something is a vertebrate (has a backbone) or an invertebrate (no backbone) or is something else such as a jellyfish. The class decides whether something is a mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, or fish, etc.
There are many different orders that an animal can be, but some of them include primate, even-toed animals, carnivores, rodents, bats, or cetacea (whales, dolphins, porpoises, etc).
Family is when each order is divided even further. For example, Carnivora is split into equine (horse), Felidae (cat), etc. Genus then breaks down the family further into more specific groups, before the species determines the individual animal such as a red fox, or a coyote.
Animal Sounds
Animal sounds are a form of onomatopoeia, which are words that imitate sounds.
