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Animals

Learn the names and characteristics of common animals in English, from household pets to wild creatures.

18 words

Word List

WordDefinition
dogA common pet animal that barks and is known for being loyal
catA small pet animal with soft fur that purrs and catches mice
birdAn animal with feathers and wings that can usually fly
fishAn animal that lives in water and breathes through gills
horseA large, strong animal that people ride and use for work
cowA large farm animal that produces milk
chickenA common farm bird kept for its eggs and meat
sheepA farm animal with thick, woolly fur
rabbitA small animal with long ears and a short tail that hops
elephantA very large grey animal with a long trunk and big ears
lionA large wild cat, often called the king of the jungle
monkeyAn animal that climbs trees and is known for being playful and clever
bearA large, heavy animal with thick fur that lives in forests
snakeA long, thin animal with no legs that moves along the ground
duckA water bird with a wide, flat beak that swims on lakes and ponds
pigA pink farm animal with a curly tail and a flat nose
wildLiving in nature, not kept by people as a pet or on a farm
petAn animal kept at home for company and enjoyment

Flashcards

noun

dog

/dɒɡ/

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Definition

A common pet animal that barks and is known for being loyal

My dog loves going for walks in the park.

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Practice Exercises

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Which animal produces milk on a farm?