Lesson 1: Topic-Based Vocabulary – Names of Animals | Learn English

Emoji	Word	Meaning	Example Sentence	Synonyms	Antonyms	Collocations

#1 🦊 ••••••	Fox /fɒks/ noun ••••••	a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur ••••••	The red fox is known for its cunning nature. ••••••	vixen ••••••	- ••••••	red fox, arctic fox, fox hunt, cunning fox ••••••
#2 🐒 ••••••	Langoor /læŋ'ɡʊər/ noun ••••••	a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia ••••••	The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits. ••••••	monkey, primate, ape ••••••	- ••••••	gray langoor, leaf monkey, langoor troop ••••••
#3 🐆 ••••••	Leopard /ˈlep.ərd/ noun ••••••	a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots ••••••	The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade. ••••••	panther, big cat ••••••	- ••••••	snow leopard, leopard print, leopard spots ••••••
#4 🦔 ••••••	Mole /moʊl/ noun ••••••	a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur ••••••	The mole dug tunnels under the garden. ••••••	shrew ••••••	- ••••••	mole hill, garden mole, underground mole ••••••
#5 🦫 ••••••	Mongoose /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/ noun ••••••	a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes ••••••	The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young. ••••••	ichneumon ••••••	- ••••••	mongoose family, mongoose attack, wild mongoose ••••••
#6 🐴 ••••••	Hoof /huːf/ noun ••••••	the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals ••••••	The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock. ••••••	foot, ungula ••••••	paw, claw ••••••	horse hoof, cloven hoof, hoof print, hoof care ••••••
#7 🦌 ••••••	Fawn /fɔːn/ noun ••••••	a young deer; a light yellowish-brown color ••••••	The mother deer protects her fawn from predators. ••••••	young deer, baby deer ••••••	adult deer, stag, doe ••••••	newborn fawn, spotted fawn, fawn color ••••••
#8 🦦 ••••••	Otter /ˈɒt.ər/ noun ••••••	a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish ••••••	The playful otter swam gracefully in the river. ••••••	sea otter, river otter ••••••	- ••••••	sea otter, river otter, otter den, otter family ••••••
#9 🐷 ••••••	Pig /pɪɡ/ noun ••••••	a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose ••••••	The farmer fed the pig in the pen. ••••••	swine, hog, boar ••••••	- ••••••	pig farm, guinea pig, pig pen ••••••
#10 🐂 ••••••	Bullock /ˈbʊl.ək/ noun ••••••	a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work ••••••	The farmer used a bullock to plow the field. ••••••	ox, bull, steer ••••••	cow, heifer ••••••	bullock cart, bullock team, young bullock ••••••
#11 🐃 ••••••	Buffalo /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ noun ••••••	a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison ••••••	The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow. ••••••	bison, ox, wild ox ••••••	- ••••••	water buffalo, buffalo herd, buffalo meat ••••••
#12 🐴 ••••••	Pony /ˈpoʊni/ noun ••••••	a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high ••••••	The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm. ••••••	small horse, colt, filly ••••••	stallion, mare ••••••	pony ride, Shetland pony, pony tail ••••••
#13 🦁 ••••••	Beast /biːst/ noun ••••••	a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person ••••••	The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle. ••••••	animal, creature, monster, brute ••••••	angel, saint, human ••••••	wild beast, savage beast, beast of burden ••••••
#14 🐻 ••••••	Bear /beər/ noun ••••••	a large, heavy mammal with thick fur and a very short tail ••••••	The brown bear caught a fish from the river. ••••••	bruin, ursine ••••••	- ••••••	brown bear, polar bear, bear market, teddy bear ••••••
#15 🦇 ••••••	Bat /bæt/ noun ••••••	a flying mammal that is active at night; a wooden stick used in sports like baseball ••••••	The bat flew out of the cave at sunset. ••••••	flying fox, club, stick ••••••	- ••••••	baseball bat, cricket bat, bat cave, vampire bat ••••••
#16 🐿️ ••••••	Squirrel /ˈskwɪr.əl/ noun ••••••	a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail ••••••	The squirrel gathered nuts for winter. ••••••	rodent, tree rat ••••••	- ••••••	red squirrel, grey squirrel, flying squirrel, tree squirrel ••••••
#17 🦧 ••••••	Orang-Outang /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/ noun ••••••	a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra ••••••	The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy. ••••••	orangutan, great ape, primate ••••••	- ••••••	Bornean orangutan, Sumatran orangutan, baby orangutan, wild orangutan ••••••
#18 🐷 ••••••	Hog, Swine /hɔːɡ/, /swaɪn/ noun ••••••	a domesticated pig; any of various mammals of the pig family ••••••	The farmer raised hogs for meat production. ••••••	pig, boar, piglet ••••••	vegetarian animal, herbivore ••••••	hog farm, wild hog, hog pen ••••••
#19 🐺 ••••••	Hyena /haɪˈiː.nə/ noun ••••••	a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter ••••••	The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	spotted hyena, hyena pack, hyena laugh ••••••
#20 🐰 ••••••	Hare /heə(r)/ noun ••••••	a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit ••••••	The hare quickly ran across the field. ••••••	rabbit, bunny ••••••	tortoise ••••••	wild hare, hare and hounds, march hare ••••••
#21 🐱 ••••••	Kitten /ˈkɪt.ən/ noun ••••••	a young cat ••••••	The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls. ••••••	young cat, baby cat, kitty ••••••	adult cat, old cat ••••••	playful kitten, newborn kitten, fluffy kitten ••••••
#22 🐴 ••••••	Mare /meər/ noun ••••••	an adult female horse ••••••	The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow. ••••••	female horse, filly ••••••	stallion, gelding ••••••	brood mare, racing mare, young mare, mare and foal ••••••
#23 🐵 ••••••	Monkey /ˈmʌŋki/ noun ••••••	a primate mammal that typically has a long tail and lives in trees ••••••	The monkey swung from branch to branch in the jungle. ••••••	primate, ape, simian ••••••	- ••••••	monkey business, spider monkey, howler monkey ••••••
#24 🐜 ••••••	Ant /ænt/ noun ••••••	a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work ••••••	The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size. ••••••	insect, worker ant ••••••	- ••••••	ant colony, fire ant, worker ant, ant hill, busy as an ant ••••••
#25 🐻‍❄️ ••••••	Polar Bear /ˈpoʊ.lər beər/ noun ••••••	a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions ••••••	The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters. ••••••	white bear, Arctic bear ••••••	- ••••••	polar bear habitat, polar bear cubs, polar bear population ••••••
#26 🦔 ••••••	Porcupine /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/ noun ••••••	a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body ••••••	The porcupine raised its quills when threatened. ••••••	hedgehog, quill pig ••••••	- ••••••	porcupine quills, North American porcupine, porcupine defense ••••••
#27 🐕 ••••••	Tail /teɪl/ noun ••••••	the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom ••••••	The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner. ••••••	rear, end, appendage ••••••	head, front ••••••	dog tail, long tail, wagging tail, tail feathers ••••••
#28 🦌 ••••••	Deer /dɪər/ noun ••••••	a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male ••••••	We saw a beautiful deer grazing in the meadow. ••••••	stag, doe, buck ••••••	- ••••••	wild deer, deer hunting, deer park ••••••
#29 🐄 ••••••	Calf /kæf/ noun ••••••	a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals ••••••	The calf stayed close to its mother. ••••••	young cow, baby cow ••••••	bull, cow ••••••	newborn calf, calf muscle, golden calf ••••••
#30 🐘 ••••••	Elephant /ˈel.ɪ.fənt/ noun ••••••	a very large gray mammal with long curved teeth and a long nose called a trunk ••••••	The elephant is the largest land animal in the world. ••••••	pachyderm, jumbo ••••••	mouse, ant ••••••	baby elephant, elephant trunk, elephant herd ••••••
#31 🫏 ••••••	Ass /æs/ noun ••••••	a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family ••••••	The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads. ••••••	donkey, mule ••••••	- ••••••	wild ass, pack ass, stubborn as an ass ••••••
#32 🐾 ••••••	Animal /'æn.ɪ.məl/ noun ••••••	a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli ••••••	The zoo has many different animals from around the world. ••••••	creature, beast, organism, living being ••••••	plant, mineral, inanimate object ••••••	wild animal, domestic animal, animal kingdom, animal behavior ••••••
#33 🐐 ••••••	Goat /ɡoʊt/ noun ••••••	a farm animal with horns that gives milk and meat ••••••	The farmer keeps goats for their milk and cheese. ••••••	kid, billy goat, nanny goat ••••••	sheep, cow ••••••	mountain goat, goat milk, goat cheese ••••••
#34 🦁 ••••••	Lion /ˈlaɪ.ən/ noun ••••••	a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India ••••••	The lion roared loudly in the savanna. ••••••	big cat, king of beasts, feline ••••••	- ••••••	lion pride, male lion, female lion, lion cub, African lion ••••••
#35 🦍 ••••••	Baboon /bəˈbuːn/ noun ••••••	a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks ••••••	The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna. ••••••	primate, ape ••••••	- ••••••	baboon troop, olive baboon, sacred baboon ••••••
#36 🐶 ••••••	Puppy /ˈpʌp.i/ noun ••••••	a young dog ••••••	The puppy wagged its tail when it saw its owner. ••••••	young dog, baby dog, pup ••••••	adult dog, old dog ••••••	cute puppy, small puppy, energetic puppy ••••••
#37 🐐 ••••••	Kid /kɪd/ noun ••••••	a young goat; informal term for a child ••••••	The mother goat watched over her kid in the field. ••••••	young goat, baby goat ••••••	adult goat, buck, doe ••••••	goat kid, baby kid, young kid ••••••
#38 🦘 ••••••	Kangaroo /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/ noun ••••••	a large marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping on its strong hind legs ••••••	The kangaroo jumped high with its joey in its pouch. ••••••	roo, marsupial ••••••	- ••••••	red kangaroo, baby kangaroo, kangaroo pouch, kangaroo hop ••••••
#39 🐑 ••••••	Sheep, Ram /ʃiːp/, /ræm/ noun ••••••	domesticated ruminant mammal kept for wool and meat; male sheep ••••••	The sheep were grazing in the green pasture. ••••••	lamb, ewe, mutton ••••••	- ••••••	sheep flock, black sheep, sheep wool ••••••
#40 🦛 ••••••	Hippopotamus /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/ noun ••••••	a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa ••••••	The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water. ••••••	hippo, river horse ••••••	land animal, desert animal ••••••	hippo pool, baby hippo, wild hippopotamus ••••••
#41 🦌♀️ ••••••	Hind /haɪnd/ noun ••••••	a female deer, especially a red deer ••••••	The hind protected her fawn from predators. ••••••	doe, female deer ••••••	stag, buck ••••••	red hind, hind and calf, protective hind ••••••
#42 🦎 ••••••	Hide /haɪd/ noun ••••••	the skin of an animal; to conceal oneself or something from view ••••••	The leather jacket was made from cowhide. ••••••	skin, pelt, leather, fur ••••••	reveal, show, expose ••••••	animal hide, cowhide, hide and seek, tanned hide ••••••
#43 🦔 ••••••	Hedge-hog /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/ noun ••••••	a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense ••••••	The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened. ••••••	porcupine ••••••	- ••••••	garden hedgehog, baby hedgehog, hedgehog habitat ••••••
#44 🐗 ••••••	Wild-Boar /waɪld bɔːr/ noun ••••••	a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth ••••••	The wild boar ran through the forest quickly. ••••••	wild pig, forest hog ••••••	domestic pig ••••••	wild boar hunting, boar tusks, forest boar ••••••
#45 👩‍🦱 ••••••	Hair /heər/ noun ••••••	fine strands growing from the skin of humans and animals ••••••	She brushed her long hair before going to bed. ••••••	locks, mane, tresses ••••••	baldness ••••••	long hair, curly hair, hair color, hair care ••••••
#46 🐕 ••••••	Greyhound /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/ noun ••••••	a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast ••••••	The greyhound won the race at the dog track. ••••••	racing dog, sighthound ••••••	- ••••••	greyhound racing, retired greyhound, greyhound bus ••••••
#47 🦒 ••••••	Giraffe /dʒɪˈræf/ noun ••••••	a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs ••••••	The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves on the tall tree. ••••••	camelopard ••••••	- ••••••	tall giraffe, giraffe neck, baby giraffe ••••••
#48 🐅 ••••••	Tiger /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/ noun ••••••	a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia ••••••	The tiger hunted silently through the jungle. ••••••	big cat, striped cat, feline ••••••	- ••••••	Bengal tiger, Siberian tiger, white tiger, tiger stripes, tiger cub ••••••
#49 🦏 ••••••	Rhinoceros /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/ noun ••••••	a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose ••••••	The rhinoceros charged through the grassland. ••••••	rhino ••••••	- ••••••	black rhinoceros, white rhinoceros, rhinoceros horn ••••••
#50 🦌 ••••••	Reindeer /ˈreɪn.dɪər/ noun ••••••	a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas ••••••	Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky. ••••••	caribou ••••••	- ••••••	reindeer herder, flying reindeer, reindeer antlers ••••••
#51 🐀 ••••••	Rat /ræt/ noun ••••••	a large long-tailed rodent that is typically considered a pest ••••••	The rat scurried across the kitchen floor. ••••••	rodent, vermin ••••••	cat, predator ••••••	sewer rat, lab rat, rat poison, rat trap ••••••
#52 🦓 ••••••	Zebra /ˈzi.brə/ noun ••••••	an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes ••••••	The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd. ••••••	striped horse ••••••	- ••••••	zebra crossing, zebra stripes, zebra herd ••••••
#53 🐱 ••••••	Cat /kæt/ noun ••••••	a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws ••••••	The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds. ••••••	feline, kitten, kitty ••••••	dog, canine ••••••	house cat, stray cat, cat food ••••••
#54 🐴 ••••••	Mule /mjuːl/ noun ••••••	the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal ••••••	The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads. ••••••	hybrid, crossbreed ••••••	purebred ••••••	pack mule, stubborn mule, working mule ••••••
#55 🦍 ••••••	Gorilla /ɡəˈrɪl.ə/ noun ••••••	a large powerful ape found in the forests of central Africa ••••••	The gorilla beat its chest to show dominance. ••••••	ape, primate ••••••	- ••••••	mountain gorilla, silverback gorilla, gorilla habitat ••••••
#56 🐄 ••••••	Cow /kaʊ/ noun ••••••	a large farm animal kept for milk or meat ••••••	The cow produces fresh milk every morning. ••••••	cattle, bovine, bull ••••••	goat, sheep ••••••	dairy cow, milk cow, cow pasture ••••••
#57 🐻 ••••••	Cub /kʌb/ noun ••••••	a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal ••••••	The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection. ••••••	young bear, baby bear, whelp ••••••	adult bear, mature bear ••••••	bear cub, lion cub, tiger cub ••••••
#58 🐻 ••••••	Fur /fɜːr/ noun ••••••	thick hair covering the body of animals ••••••	The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch. ••••••	coat, pelt, fleece ••••••	skin, hide ••••••	soft fur, animal fur, fur coat, thick fur ••••••
#59 🦁 ••••••	Lioness /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/ noun ••••••	an adult female lion ••••••	The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger. ••••••	female lion ••••••	lion, male lion ••••••	lioness pride, hunting lioness, mother lioness, fierce lioness ••••••
#60 🏠 ••••••	Den /den/ noun ••••••	a wild animal's lair or home; a small room used for relaxation ••••••	The bear returned to its den for winter hibernation. ••••••	lair, burrow, cave, hideout ••••••	open space, clearing ••••••	bear den, wolf den, den of thieves, family den ••••••
#61 🐕 ••••••	Dog /dɔːɡ/ noun ••••••	a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work ••••••	The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home. ••••••	canine, hound, mutt, pooch ••••••	cat ••••••	pet dog, guard dog, hunting dog, stray dog ••••••
#62 🐑 ••••••	Ewe /juː/ noun ••••••	a female sheep ••••••	The ewe gave birth to twin lambs. ••••••	female sheep ••••••	ram ••••••	pregnant ewe, mother ewe, ewe lamb ••••••
#63 🐑 ••••••	Lamb /læm/ noun ••••••	a young sheep; meat from a young sheep ••••••	The little lamb followed its mother everywhere. ••••••	young sheep, baby sheep ••••••	ewe, ram ••••••	spring lamb, lamb chop, innocent lamb ••••••
#64 🐺 ••••••	Wolf /wʊlf/ noun ••••••	a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family ••••••	The wolf howled at the full moon. ••••••	grey wolf, timber wolf, canine ••••••	sheep, prey animal, domestic dog ••••••	wolf pack, lone wolf, wild wolf ••••••
#65 🐅 ••••••	Tigress /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/ noun ••••••	an adult female tiger ••••••	The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle. ••••••	female tiger ••••••	tiger, male tiger ••••••	hunting tigress, mother tigress, Bengal tigress, Siberian tigress ••••••
#66 🐸 ••••••	Frog /frɒɡ/ noun ••••••	a small amphibian animal that lives both in water and on land ••••••	The frog jumped from the lily pad into the pond. ••••••	amphibian, toad ••••••	- ••••••	tree frog, pond frog, frog legs ••••••
#67 🦏 ••••••	Horn /hɔrn/ noun ••••••	a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument ••••••	The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself. ••••••	antler, tusk, trumpet ••••••	- ••••••	rhino horn, bull horn, car horn, horn section ••••••
#68 🐴 ••••••	Horse /hɔːrs/ noun ••••••	a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads ••••••	The horse galloped across the field with great speed. ••••••	steed, mare, stallion ••••••	- ••••••	wild horse, race horse, horse riding ••••••
#69 🐴 ••••••	Sea-horse /ˈsiː.hɔːrs/ noun ••••••	a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail ••••••	The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs. ••••••	hippocampus, marine fish ••••••	- ••••••	baby seahorse, pregnant seahorse, seahorse habitat, seahorse species ••••••
#70 🐕‍🦺 ••••••	Hound /haʊnd/ noun ••••••	a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell ••••••	The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest. ••••••	hunting dog, tracker, bloodhound ••••••	- ••••••	fox hound, blood hound, scent hound ••••••
#71 🫏 ••••••	Donkey /ˈdɒŋ.ki/ noun ••••••	a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call ••••••	The donkey carried heavy bags up the mountain. ••••••	ass, mule ••••••	- ••••••	donkey cart, stubborn donkey, pack donkey ••••••
#72 🐴 ••••••	Colt /koʊlt/ noun ••••••	a young male horse, especially one under four years old ••••••	The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle. ••••••	young horse, foal, stallion ••••••	mare, adult horse, old horse ••••••	young colt, wild colt, spirited colt ••••••
#73 🐕 ••••••	Bitch /bɪtʃ/ noun ••••••	a female dog ••••••	The bitch gave birth to five puppies. ••••••	female dog ••••••	dog, male dog ••••••	breeding bitch, mother bitch ••••••
#74 🐪 ••••••	Camel /ˈkæm.əl/ noun ••••••	a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places ••••••	The camel walked slowly across the desert sand. ••••••	dromedary ••••••	- ••••••	camel caravan, desert camel, camel hump ••••••
#75 🐂 ••••••	Ox /ɑːks/ noun ••••••	a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields ••••••	The farmer used an ox to plow the field. ••••••	bull, steer, bullock ••••••	calf, heifer ••••••	plow ox, strong ox, ox cart ••••••
#76 🐾 ••••••	Claw /klɔː/ noun ••••••	sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird ••••••	The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree. ••••••	talon, nail, unguis ••••••	hoof ••••••	sharp claw, cat claw, bird claw, claw marks ••••••
#77 🐭 ••••••	Mouse /maʊs/ noun ••••••	a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur ••••••	The little mouse hid behind the cabinet. ••••••	rodent, field mouse ••••••	cat, predator ••••••	computer mouse, house mouse, field mouse, mouse trap ••••••

Lesson 1: Topic-Based Vocabulary – Names of Animals

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