Animal Types

a class of animals to which humans, cows, lions, etc. belong, have warm blood, fur or hair and typically produce milk to feed their young

The bat is the only mammal capable of sustained flight.

any cold-blooded animal with the ability to live both on land and in water, such as toads, frogs, etc.

The frog is a well-known amphibian that lays its eggs in water and undergoes metamorphosis from tadpole to adult.

any mammal that lays eggs and is only found in Australia, such as platypus

any of the order of mammals that carry their young babies in a pouch, such as kangaroos, found either in Australia or Americas

a class of terrestrial arthropods that breathe air and have four pairs of limbs, such as spiders, scorpions, etc.

a small creature such as a bee or ant that has six legs, and generally one or two pairs of wings

I was observing an insect crawling on the tree bark.

an animal with a beak, wings, and feathers that is usually capable of flying

I saw a bird pecking at the ground searching for food.

an animal with a tail, gills and fins that lives in water

My dad took me fishing, and we caught a big fish.

any type of small insect

There was a tiny bug crawling on the kitchen counter.

a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

A reptile like a snake can survive in a wide range of environments.

any small mammal with a pair of strong front teeth, such as mice, hamsters, rats, etc.

The house mouse is a common rodent found in urban and rural areas around the world.

any of the mammals that are categorized by thick skin and large hooves, such as elephants, rhinoceroses and hippopotami

any bottom-dwelling marine fish with a flat body, a color similar to the seabed and both eyes on the upper side of the body

an aquatic animal that feeds at the bottom of a lake, river, etc.

a bird, such as an eagle or a hawk, that feeds on animal flesh

any bird that makes a musical call

the female ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

The queen's coronation was a grand event attended by dignitaries from around the world.

a strong mammal used for carrying heavy loads, also known as a beast of burden

an animal that feeds on the flesh of other animals

Lions are powerful carnivores that hunt in prides.

any animal that only feeds on plants

Deer and rabbits are herbivores that graze on grass and leaves.

an animal that eats both plant and animal matter

Bears are omnivores, consuming berries as well as fish.

an animal that primarily feeds on insects or other small invertebrates

a bird that is hunted by people either for sport or food

any tropical bird, the male of which is colorful and displays unique courtship skills, originated in Papua New Guinea and Australia

any bird that migrates regularly from a region to another in different seasons of the year

a bird that lives near the sea

any aquatic bird, especially a game bird of fresh waters

small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number

After the flood, the basement was infested with vermin such as rats and cockroaches.

any animal that lives by hunting and eating other animals

The lion is a formidable predator, using its strength and agility to hunt large herbivores such as zebras and wildebeests.

a playful activity in which we use our imagination, play with toys, etc.

Chess is a strategic board game played between two players on a checkered board.

an invertebrate animal with a segmented body and a chitinous exoskeleton, such as a spider, crab, etc.

Arthropods like ants and beetles are found in almost every habitat.

species that do not possess or cannot develop a spinal column, such as an arthropod, mollusk, etc.

Invertebrates like butterflies and ants are vital to garden ecosystems.

a large group of animals characterized by the possession of a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes

turkeys, chickens, geese, ducks, etc. that are kept for their eggs and meat

The farm specializes in raising poultry for both meat and egg production.

(of wild animals) hunting, killing, and feeding on other animals for survival

Lions are predatory animals that hunt in groups.

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

The lion silently stalked its prey through the tall grass.

a domesticated bird that is particularly kept for its meat and eggs

The farmyard was bustling with fowl of all shapes and sizes.

any large wild animal of the cat family, such as lions, tigers, etc.

hollow-horned ruminants

a quadruped mammal with a slender build and curved horns that is native to Africa or Eurasia

any mammalian animal that belongs to the same group as humans, such as monkeys, apes, lemurs, etc.

a quadruped mammal that is herbivorous and has a complex digestive system from which it can bring the food back to its mouth and chew it again

a person, animal, or microorganism that carries and transmits a disease from one host to another

Mosquitoes are the primary vector of malaria.

to move aimlessly or wander without a specific goal or destination

The cat strayed through the neighborhood, exploring different gardens and alleys.

an animal with four legs, such as dogs, cats, horses, and cows

a type of marine invertebrate that can change its shape and form through a process called polymorphism

an animal, typically an insect or a bird, that transfers pollen from one flower to another

an insect or small animal that destroys or damages crops, food, etc.

any invertebrate that lives in aquatic or damp habitats and has a soft unsegmented body, often covered with a shell

The beach was scattered with empty mollusk shells.

a type of mollusk with a single, usually spirally coiled shell, a muscular foot, and a head with sensory tentacles and a mouth

a fish that can not survive in salty waters and usually lives in lakes or rivers

a fish that can survive in salty water and lives in oceans, also known as marine fish

a fish that can survive the salty water of the sea

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

The national park is home to a variety of wildlife, including bears and wolves.