Learning animal names in English helps you identify and describe creatures in different habitats. Animals belong to groups like mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects, each with unique traits that make them easy to recognize.
You will learn the most common animal names in English, including wild, domestic, baby, and sea animals. Knowing these names helps you speak clearly in school, science lessons, and everyday conversations.
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Common Animal Names in English
These are the most common animal names in English, including pets, farm, and wild animals that people often see.
- Dog: A friendly pet that barks and guards homes.
- Cat: A quiet pet that meows and loves to sleep.
- Cow: A big farm animal that gives milk.
- Horse: A strong animal used for riding and work.
- Sheep: A soft animal that gives wool.
- Goat: A farm animal that gives milk and meat.
- Pig: A pink farm animal that oinks and rolls in mud.
- Chicken: A bird that lays eggs.
- Duck: A water bird that quacks and swims.
- Rabbit: A small animal with long ears that hops.
- Lion: A big wild cat called the king of the jungle.
- Tiger: A strong wild cat with orange stripes.
- Elephant: A giant animal with a long trunk.
- Bear: A large furry animal that sleeps in winter.
- Deer: A gentle animal with antlers.
- Monkey: A playful animal that climbs trees.
- Zebra: A striped animal that lives in Africa.
- Fox: A small clever animal with a bushy tail.
- Giraffe: The tallest animal with a long neck.
- Kangaroo: An animal from Australia that hops.
- Wolf: A wild animal that howls at night.
- Camel: A desert animal with humps.
- Donkey: A strong animal used for carrying loads.
- Dolphin: A smart sea animal that jumps and plays.
- Whale: A huge sea animal that breathes air.
- Eagle: A big bird that flies high.
- Parrot: A colorful bird that can talk.
- Snake: A long reptile that crawls and hisses.
- Frog: A green animal that croaks and jumps.
- Fish: A water animal that swims with fins.
A to Z List of Animal Names in English
This section lists animals alphabetically. It covers a wide range — from farm animals to wild creatures and sea life — helping learners easily recognize and remember animal names in English from A to Z.
Animals That Start With A
- Alligator
- Antelope
- Armadillo
- Alpaca
- Anaconda
- Aardvark
- Albatross
- Ant
- Arctic Fox
- Axolotl
- Ape
- Angelfish
- Archerfish
- Avocet
- Arctic Hare
- Anemone
- Arctic Wolf
- Addax
- Agouti
- Auk
Animals That Start With B
- Bear
- Buffalo
- Bat
- Beaver
- Baboon
- Butterfly
- Blue Whale
- Bison
- Bee
- Boar
- Badger
- Barracuda
- Beetle
- Blackbird
- Bull
- Bobcat
- Bongo
- Bonobo
- Budgerigar
- Bullfrog
Animals That Start With C
- Cat
- Camel
- Cow
- Cheetah
- Crocodile
- Chimpanzee
- Crane
- Cougar
- Cockatoo
- Cobra
- Caribou
- Capybara
- Cardinal
- Coyote
- Caterpillar
- Cassowary
- Clownfish
- Cod
- Crow
- Canary
Animals That Start With D
- Dog
- Deer
- Dolphin
- Donkey
- Duck
- Dove
- Dragonfly
- Dingo
- Duckbill Platypus
- Damselfish
- Dalmatian
- Dormouse
- Dugong
- Dodo
- Draco Lizard
- Deer Mouse
- Dik-dik
- Drongo
- Damselfly
- Dragonfish
Animals That Start With E
- Elephant
- Eagle
- Emu
- Eel
- Earthworm
- Egret
- Elk
- Echidna
- Ermine
- Emperor Penguin
- Earwig
- Electric Eel
- Emerald Tree Boa
- European Robin
- Emperor Angelfish
- Eland
- Eastern Bluebird
- Elf Owl
- Egyptian Goose
- Eurasian Lynx
Animals That Start With F
- Fox
- Frog
- Flamingo
- Falcon
- Ferret
- Fish
- Firefly
- Finch
- Fly
- Fossa
- Flounder
- Fiddler Crab
- Fruit Bat
- Flying Squirrel
- Flatfish
- Frogfish
- Field Mouse
- Frigatebird
- Fawn
- Fire Ant
Animals That Start With G
- Giraffe
- Goat
- Gorilla
- Goose
- Gecko
- Goldfish
- Gazelle
- Groundhog
- Greyhound
- Gibbon
- Grouper
- Grasshopper
- Guppy
- Grizzly Bear
- Great White Shark
- Giant Panda
- Grey Seal
- Goshawk
- Guinea Pig
- Gnat
Animals That Start With H
- Horse
- Hippo
- Hyena
- Hare
- Hamster
- Hawk
- Hummingbird
- Hedgehog
- Heron
- Hornet
- Herring
- Hound
- Hoatzin
- Harrier
- Hermit Crab
- Hog
- Hartebeest
- Hawk Moth
- Hammerhead Shark
- Honeybee
Animals That Start With I
- Iguana
- Impala
- Inchworm
- Insect
- Irish Setter
- Ibis
- Indian Elephant
- Ibex
- Isopod
- Indigo Snake
- Icefish
- Indian Cobra
- Italian Greyhound
- Ivory Gull
- Inland Taipan
- Indian Star Tortoise
- Indian Rhinoceros
- Ivory-billed Woodpecker
- Ice Worm
- Island Fox
Animals That Start With J
- Jaguar
- Jellyfish
- Jackal
- Jaybird
- Jackrabbit
- Junco
- Javelina
- Jumping Spider
- Jerboa
- Japanese Macaque
- Jackdaw
- Jungle Cat
- Jackfish
- Jacana
- Jabiru
- Javan Rhino
- Junglefowl
- Junebug
- Jay
- Jorunna Parva
Animals That Start With K
- Kangaroo
- Koala
- Kiwi
- Kingfisher
- Kudu
- Komodo Dragon
- Kitten
- Kestrel
- Killer Whale
- Krill
- Kite
- Kookaburra
- King Cobra
- Kakapo
- Kangaroo Rat
- Kea
- Katydid
- Kowari
- Koi Fish
- Kudzu Bug
Animals That Start With L
- Lion
- Leopard
- Llama
- Lynx
- Lobster
- Lemur
- Lizard
- Lark
- Ladybug
- Lapwing
- Leech
- Loon
- Locust
- Loggerhead Turtle
- Lamprey
- Langur
- Lemming
- Leafy Sea Dragon
- Longhorn Beetle
- Loris
Animals That Start With M
- Monkey
- Mouse
- Moose
- Macaw
- Magpie
- Meerkat
- Moth
- Mole
- Manatee
- Mallard
- Mink
- Mandrill
- Mongoose
- Manta Ray
- Mountain Goat
- Musk Ox
- Moray Eel
- Maggot
- Monarch Butterfly
- Mole Rat
Animals That Start With N
- Newt
- Nightingale
- Narwhal
- Numbat
- Nighthawk
- Nautilus
- Nightjar
- Needlefish
- Nandu
- Nilgai
- Nudibranch
- Night Monkey
- Nutria
- Nene
- Northern Pike
- Nurse Shark
- Nyala
- Nighthawk Butterfly
- Northern Cardinal
- Numbfish
Animals That Start With O
- Octopus
- Ostrich
- Otter
- Ocelot
- Ox
- Opossum
- Owl
- Orangutan
- Oriole
- Oyster
- Okapi
- Oryx
- Olive Baboon
- Ocean Sunfish
- Olive Ridley Turtle
- Orb Weaver Spider
- Oilbird
- Oxpecker
- Onager
- Olingo
Animals That Start With P
- Panda
- Pig
- Penguin
- Panther
- Parrot
- Peacock
- Porcupine
- Pigeon
- Platypus
- Pufferfish
- Polar Bear
- Puma
- Pelican
- Python
- Parakeet
- Prairie Dog
- Pangolin
- Prawn
- Possum
- Peregrine Falcon
Animals That Start With Q
- Quail
- Quokka
- Quetzal
- Quoll
- Queen Bee
- Quahog
- Quagga
- Quaker Parrot
- Quillback
- Queensland Grouper
- Queen Snake
- Quokka Rat
- Quasi Batfish
- Quiver Tree Gecko
- Quillfish
- Quetzalcoatlus
- Quailfinch
- Quill Pig
- Quinkana
- Quagga Catfish
Animals That Start With R
- Rabbit
- Raccoon
- Rat
- Rhinoceros
- Reindeer
- Robin
- Rooster
- Rattlesnake
- Raven
- Ray
- Red Panda
- Rhea
- Ram
- Red Fox
- River Otter
- Roadrunner
- Ringtail Lemur
- Rockfish
- Robin Fish
- Reptile
Animals That Start With S
- Snake
- Sheep
- Shark
- Sparrow
- Seal
- Sloth
- Squirrel
- Swan
- Starfish
- Seahorse
- Skunk
- Snail
- Scorpion
- Salamander
- Swordfish
- Stork
- Shrimp
- Sandpiper
- Snow Leopard
- Shrew
Animals That Start With T
- Tiger
- Turtle
- Tortoise
- Turkey
- Tapir
- Toucan
- Termite
- Tuna
- Tarantula
- Tahr
- Trout
- Tern
- Toad
- Thrush
- Tiger Shark
- Tamarind Monkey
- Tree Frog
- Tarsier
- Turkey Vulture
- Tasmanian Devil
Animals That Start With U
- Urial
- Uakari
- Umbrella Bird
- Unicornfish
- Uromastyx
- Urchin
- Upland Sandpiper
- Uromys
- Unau
- Uguisu
- Uinta Chipmunk
- Ural Owl
- Underwing Moth
- Utah Prairie Dog
- Urchin Crab
- Ultramarine Grosbeak
- Umbraculid Snail
- Unicorn Shrimp
- Usambara Eagle Owl
- Upland Buzzard
Animals That Start With V
- Vulture
- Viper
- Vervet Monkey
- Vicuna
- Vampire Bat
- Vaquita
- Vole
- Velvet Worm
- Vine Snake
- Vizsla
- Viperfish
- Violet Turaco
- Vervain Hummingbird
- Volcano Snail
- Velvet Ant
- Velvet Gecko
- Vanga
- Virginia Opossum
- Vampire Squid
- Vireo
Animals That Start With W
- Wolf
- Whale
- Walrus
- Weasel
- Woodpecker
- Warthog
- Wombat
- Wasp
- Wildebeest
- Wallaby
- Worm
- Wren
- Water Buffalo
- Wahoo Fish
- Wrasse
- Water Dragon
- Weta
- Whippet
- White Tiger
- Wolfhound
Animals That Start With X
- Xerus
- Xenops
- X-Ray Fish
- Xantus
- Xoloitzcuintli
- Xenopus
- Xiphias
- Xeme
- Xingu River Ray
- Xylophagous Beetle
- Xenarthra
- Xantus Hummingbird
- Xantic Sargo
- Xenoceratops
- Xysticus Spider
- Xylocopa
- Xenodon Snake
- Xylobates Frog
- Xiphactinus
- Xolmis
Animals That Start With Y
- Yak
- Yellowhammer
- Yellowjacket
- Yabby
- Yeti Crab
- Yellowfin Tuna
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Yellowtail Snapper
- Yellow Mongoose
- Yarkand Deer
- Yellow-billed Stork
- Yaffle
- Yellow-eyed Penguin
- Yellow Tang
- Yunnan Box Turtle
- Yellow-throated Marten
- Yuma Bat
- Yabby Crayfish
- Yellow Anaconda
- Yellow Frog
Animals That Start With Z
- Zebra
- Zebu
- Zorilla
- Zander
- Zapata Sparrow
- Zebra Finch
- Zonkey
- Zokor
- Zorro
- Zygote Fish
- Zebra Shark
- Zebra Mussel
- Zigzag Salamander
- Zoropsis Spider
- Zenaida Dove
- Zebra Butterfly
- Zulu Sheep
- Zingel Fish
- Zanzibar Red Colobus
- Zokor Mole
Wild Animal Names
Wild animals live freely in forests, jungles, and open lands. They find their own food and protect themselves from danger.
- Lion: Called the king of the jungle, known for its mane and deep roar.
- Elephant: The biggest land animal with tusks and a trunk for lifting food and spraying water.
- Leopard: Strong and quiet hunter that climbs trees with ease.
- Giraffe: Tall animal that uses its long neck to eat tree leaves.
- Cheetah: Fastest land runner that can chase prey across plains.
- Zebra: Covered in black and white stripes that act as camouflage.
- Rhino: Heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns.
- Hippopotamus: Spends most of its time in rivers to stay cool.
- Hyena: Recognized by its laughing-like sound and pack behavior.
Domestic Animal Names
Domestic animals live near humans and help in daily life. They give food, help with work, or stay as friendly pets.
- Dog: Loyal companion and excellent guard animal.
- Cat: Playful pet that keeps rodents away.
- Cow: Provides milk and helps in farming.
- Horse: Used for travel, racing, and carrying loads.
- Goat: Supplies milk and meat in many homes.
- Sheep: Grown for wool and meat.
- Chicken: Raised for eggs and meat.
- Duck: Lives near water and lays eggs.
- Donkey: Carries goods and helps in transport in rural areas.
Baby Animal Names
Every animal baby has its special name. Knowing these helps you speak correctly about animal families.
| Animal | Baby Name |
|---|---|
| Dog | Puppy |
| Cat | Kitten |
| Cow | Calf |
| Lion | Cub |
| Sheep | Lamb |
| Horse | Foal |
| Duck | Duckling |
| Frog | Tadpole |
| Pig | Piglet |
| Deer | Fawn |
| Elephant | Calf |
| Goat | Kid |
| Kangaroo | Joey |
Animals and Their Homes
Animals live in places that keep them safe and comfortable. These homes protect them from predators and bad weather.
| Animal | Home |
|---|---|
| Dog | Kennel |
| Cat | Basket |
| Bird | Nest |
| Lion | Den |
| Rabbit | Burrow |
| Bee | Hive |
| Cow | Shed |
| Horse | Stable |
| Ant | Anthill |
| Spider | Web |
Animal Types and Groups
Animals are grouped by how they look, move, and live. Each type has different features and examples.
- Mammals: Warm-blooded and give birth to babies. Examples: Elephant, Tiger, Dolphin
- Birds: Have feathers and beaks and lay eggs. Examples: Parrot, Penguin, Crow
- Reptiles: Cold-blooded animals with scales. Examples: Snake, Lizard, Crocodile
- Amphibians: Live both on land and in water. Examples: Frog, Salamander, Newt
- Fish: Breathe through gills and live in water. Examples: Shark, Goldfish, Tuna
- Insects: Small creatures with six legs. Examples: Ant, Butterfly, Bee
Animal Names by Region
Different regions have animals adapted to their climate and surroundings. Learning these helps understand where each belongs.
African Animals: Lion, Giraffe, Elephant, Zebra, Rhino, Cheetah, Wildebeest
Asian Animals: Tiger, Panda, Peacock, Cobra, Orangutan
Arctic Animals: Polar Bear, Seal, Reindeer, Walrus, Arctic Fox
Australian Animals: Kangaroo, Koala, Platypus, Emu
Ocean Animals: Whale, Dolphin, Octopus, Crab, Starfish
Animals and Their Sounds
Animals use sounds to communicate or call their groups. The chart below lists common examples.
| Animal | Sound |
|---|---|
| Dog | Barks |
| Cat | Meows |
| Cow | Moos |
| Lion | Roars |
| Duck | Quacks |
| Frog | Croaks |
| Horse | Neighs |
| Bird | Chirps |
| Sheep | Bleats |
| Elephant | Trumpets |
Group Names of Animals
Each animal group has a special name. These are often used in stories, poems, and science lessons.
| Animal | Group Name |
|---|---|
| Lions | Pride |
| Fish | School |
| Birds | Flock |
| Wolves | Pack |
| Cows | Herd |
| Bees | Swarm |
| Elephants | Parade |
| Frogs | Army |
| Ants | Colony |
Endangered and Extinct Animals
Some animals in the world are slowly disappearing, while others no longer exist. Those still living but at high risk are called endangered animals, and those gone forever are known as extinct animals. Below is a list of each group to help you learn their names easily.
Endangered Animals
- Tiger: Known for its orange coat and black stripes; threatened by habitat loss and hunting.
- Giant Panda: Found in China’s bamboo forests; saved through strong conservation efforts.
- African Elephant: The world’s largest land animal, endangered by poaching and shrinking habitats.
- Orangutan: Intelligent ape from Indonesia and Malaysia, losing homes to deforestation.
- Blue Whale: The largest animal ever known; harmed by pollution and ocean noise.
- Snow Leopard: A mountain predator with thick fur, facing threats from poaching and habitat loss.
- Sea Turtle: Ancient marine reptile, endangered due to fishing nets and plastic waste.
- Gorilla: Powerful yet gentle, facing diseases and loss of forests in Africa.
- Koala: Iconic Australian marsupial endangered by wildfires and habitat destruction.
- Polar Bear: Lives in Arctic regions; losing ice homes due to global warming.
Extinct Animals
- Dodo: A flightless bird from Mauritius that disappeared in the 1600s due to hunting.
- Woolly Mammoth: A hairy relative of elephants that lived in the Ice Age.
- Passenger Pigeon: Once in billions, this bird vanished because of mass hunting.
- Tasmanian Tiger: Also called the thylacine, it went extinct in the early 1900s.
- Saber-Toothed Cat: Prehistoric predator known for its long curved teeth.
- Great Auk: A flightless seabird hunted to extinction in the 19th century.
- Quagga: A zebra-like animal from South Africa, extinct since the late 1800s.
- Steller’s Sea Cow: A gentle sea mammal hunted to extinction within 30 years of discovery.
- Caribbean Monk Seal: Declared extinct due to overhunting and habitat loss.
- Pyrenean Ibex: A wild goat from Spain, extinct since 2000 despite cloning attempts.
Animals Name Chart with Types in English
| Animal Type | Examples of Animals |
|---|---|
| Mammals | Lion, Elephant, Dog, Cat, Cow, Tiger, Horse, Monkey |
| Birds | Eagle, Parrot, Owl, Sparrow, Peacock, Duck, Pigeon |
| Reptiles | Snake, Lizard, Crocodile, Tortoise, Alligator, Chameleon |
| Amphibians | Frog, Toad, Salamander, Newt |
| Fish | Shark, Goldfish, Salmon, Tuna, Catfish, Clownfish |
| Insects | Ant, Bee, Butterfly, Mosquito, Grasshopper, Beetle |
| Arachnids | Spider, Scorpion, Tick, Mite |
| Domestic Animals | Cow, Goat, Sheep, Horse, Donkey, Buffalo, Camel, Hen |
| Wild Animals | Bear, Zebra, Rhino, Leopard, Fox, Gorilla, Wolf, Giraffe |
| Pet Animals | Dog, Cat, Rabbit, Parrot, Hamster, Goldfish |
| Farm Animals | Pig, Cow, Goat, Duck, Turkey, Donkey, Hen |
| Water Animals | Dolphin, Octopus, Whale, Crab, Starfish, Seahorse, Jellyfish |
| Aerial Animals | Bat, Eagle, Parrot, Butterfly, Bee, Crow, Hawk |
| Crawling Animals | Snake, Lizard, Worm, Millipede, Snail, Ant |
FAQs About Animal Names
Animals are divided into mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Each group shares body features and ways of living that make them easy to identify.
They are the lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo. These animals are called the Big Five because of their size, strength, and importance in African wildlife.
Wild animals live freely in forests or oceans, while domestic animals live near people and help with work, food, or companionship.
The lion is known as the king of the jungle for its strength, leadership, and roaring sound that can be heard miles away.
Conclusion
Learning different animal names helps you understand the amazing variety of living creatures on our planet. From mammals and birds to fish and reptiles, every group has unique traits that make them special. Knowing these names also makes it easier to talk about animals in studies, travel, and daily life.
As you explore this A–Z animal names list, you’ll notice how each species plays an important role in nature. Keep learning, stay curious, and you’ll soon recognize animals by their looks, sounds, and habitats — not just their names.
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