Animals
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- anacondanoun · C2A huge South American snake that kills by wrapping around and squeezing.
- ant/ænt/noun · B1A tiny hard-working insect that lives in a big group.
- antelopenoun · C2A fast horned animal of the open plains, built to outrun what hunts it.
- armadillonoun · C2A small animal in bony plates that rolls into a ball when frightened.
- badger/ˈbæd͡ʒə/noun · B1+A digging animal with a striped face that sleeps underground.
- bat/bæt/noun · B1The only flying animal with fur; it sleeps upside down.
- bear/bɛə/noun · A2A big strong wild animal that loves honey and sleeps all winter.
- beaver/ˈbiːvə/noun · B1A river animal with strong teeth that builds dams from trees.
- bee/ˈbiː/noun · B1A yellow-and-black insect that makes honey.
- bird/ˈbɜːd/noun · A1An animal with feathers and wings that sings in trees.
- bison/ˈbaɪ̯sən/noun · B1+The shaggy wild ox that once roamed the American plains in millions.
- boar/bɔː(ɹ)/noun · B1+A wild relative of the pig, with sharp tusks.
- buffalonoun · B1A big heavy wild ox with thick curved horns.
- bull/bʊl/noun · B1The male of cattle, famous for charging at red capes.
- butterfly/ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪ/noun · A1A beautiful insect with big colorful wings.
- camel/ˈkæml̩/noun · B1A desert animal that stores water and has humps on its back.
- cat/ˈkæt/noun · A1A soft pet that says meow and chases mice.
- caterpillar/ˈkætəˌpɪlə/noun · A2+The long soft creeping creature that will one day become a butterfly.
- cheetahnoun · B1The fastest animal on land, spotted, and only over a short sprint.
- chick/t͡ʃɪk/noun · A2A baby bird — small, yellow, and fluffy.
- cow/kaʊ/noun · A1A big farm animal that says moo and gives milk.
- crab/kɹæb/noun · B2A sea animal with a hard shell that walks sideways.
- cricket/ˈkɹɪkɪt/noun · B1The jumping insect that chirps loudly on summer nights.
- crocodile/ˈkɹɑkədaɪl/noun · B2A long dangerous river animal with a huge mouth full of teeth.
- deer/dɪə/noun · A2A gentle forest animal; the male grows big branching horns.
- dinosaur/ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/noun · A2+A giant animal that lived millions of years ago.
- diplodocusnoun · C2A huge plant-eating dinosaur with a very long neck and tail.
- dog/dɒɡ/noun · A1Man's best friend; it barks and loves walks.
- dolphin/ˈdɒlf.ɪn/noun · B1A very clever, friendly sea animal that jumps out of the water.
- dove/dʌv/noun · B2A white bird that is a symbol of peace.
- duck/dʌk/noun · A2A water bird that says quack.
- eagle/ˈiːɡəl/noun · B1A large powerful bird that hunts and sees very well from far away.
- elephant/ˈɛlɪfənt/noun · A1The biggest land animal, with a long trunk and big ears.
- flamingo/fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/noun · A2+A tall pink bird that often stands on one leg.
- fox/fɒks/noun · A2A clever wild animal with red fur and a bushy tail.
- frog/fɹɒɡ/noun · A2A small green animal that jumps and lives near water.
- giraffe/dʒɪˈɹɑːf/noun · B1The tallest animal, with a very long neck.
- goat/ɡəʊt/noun · A2A farm animal with horns that eats almost anything.
- goldfish/ˈɡoʊldfɪʃ/noun · B1The little orange pet that swims circles in a round glass bowl.
- goose/ɡuːs/noun · A2A large honking water bird with a long neck, bigger than a duck.
- gorilla/ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/noun · B1The biggest and strongest of the apes.
- grasshopper/ˈɡɹɑːsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/noun · B1The green jumping insect that sings in summer fields.
- hamster/ˈhæm(p)stə/noun · A2+A small pet that stores food in its cheeks and runs in a wheel.
- hedgehog/ˈhɛd͡ʒ.hɒɡ/noun · B2A small animal covered in sharp needles that rolls into a ball.
- hippo/ˈhɪpəʊ/noun · A2+The huge river animal of Africa with an enormous mouth.
- hippopotamus/ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/noun · A2+A huge African animal that spends all day in the river.
- horse/hɔːs/noun · A1A big fast animal that people ride.
- kangaroo/ˌkæːŋ.ɡəˈɹʉː/noun · B2An Australian animal that jumps far and carries its baby in a pocket.
- kitty/ˈkɪti/noun · A2An affectionate word for a cat, especially a young one.
- koala/koʊˈɑː.lə/noun · A2+A sleepy Australian animal that hugs trees and eats their leaves.
- ladybug/ˈleɪ.di.bʌɡ/noun · A2+A small round red insect with black dots.
- leopard/ˈlɛp.əd/noun · B2The spotted wild cat that drags its dinner up into a tree.
- lion/ˈlaɪən/noun · A1The king of the animals, with a big mane.
- lizard/ˈlɪzəd/noun · A2+A small reptile with four legs and a tail that can grow back.
- llama/ˈlɑː.mə/noun · B1+A South American animal kept for its wool; it sometimes spits.
- lobster/ˈlɒb.stə/noun · B1An expensive sea animal with a hard shell and two big claws.
- meerkatnoun · C2A small desert animal that stands straight up to watch for danger.
- mongoosenoun · C2A quick low animal known for killing snakes.
- monkey/ˈmʌŋki/noun · A2A clever animal that climbs trees and loves bananas.
- mosquito/mɒˈskiː.təʊ/noun · B1A small flying insect that bites people and drinks blood.
- mouse/maʊs/noun · A1A tiny grey animal with a long tail that loves cheese.
- mutt/mʌt/noun · B2A dog of no particular breed, said with rough affection or mild scorn.
- narwhalnoun · C2An Arctic whale with one long straight tusk out of its head.
- octopus/ˈɒktəpʊs/noun · A2+A sea animal with eight arms.
- orangutan/əˌɹæŋ.uːˈtæn/noun · B1+The great red-haired ape of the rainforests of Borneo.
- orcanoun · C2The black and white whale that hunts in groups.
- otter/ˈɒtə/noun · C1A playful river animal that floats on its back to crack shells open.
- owl/aʊ(ə)l/noun · B2A night bird with big round eyes that turns its head far around.
- oyster/ˈɔɪ.stə/noun · B1+The rough sea shell that sometimes hides a pearl inside.
- panda/ˈpændə/noun · A2+A black-and-white bear from China that eats bamboo.
- parrot/ˈpæɹət/noun · B1A colorful bird that can copy human words.
- peacock/ˈpikɑk/noun · B1A bird famous for opening its huge colorful tail like a fan.
- penguin/ˈpɛŋ.ɡwɪn/noun · B2A black-and-white bird that cannot fly but swims in cold seas.
- pig/ˈpɪɡ/noun · A1A pink farm animal with a round nose that loves mud.
- platypusnoun · C2An Australian animal with a duck's bill and fur that lays eggs.
- polar bearphrase · B2The big white hunter that lives on the Arctic ice.
- pterodactylnoun · C2A flying reptile of the dinosaur age, with wings of skin.
- pufferfish/ˈpʌfɚˌfɪʃ/noun · B2The fish that blows itself into a spiky balloon when scared.
- rabbit/ˈɹæbɪt/noun · A1A jumping animal with long ears that eats carrots.
- raccoon/ɹəˈkuːn/noun · B1+The masked grey animal that raids bins at night in North America.
- ram/ɹæm/noun · B2A male sheep, with heavy curled horns.
- rat/ɹæt/noun · A2A bigger cousin of the mouse, common in cities.
- rhino/ˈɹaɪ.nəʊ/noun · A2+The heavy grey animal with a great horn on its nose.
- rhinoceros/ɹaɪˈnɒs.ə.ɹəs/noun · B2A huge thick-skinned animal with a horn on its nose.
- rooster/ˈɹuːstə/noun · A2+The male chicken that crows at sunrise.
- scorpion/ˈskɔː.pi.ən/noun · B1+A desert animal with big claws and a poisonous curved tail.
- seal/siːl/noun · B1A sea animal that barks, claps, and lies on rocks in the sun.
- sheep/ˈʃiːp/noun · A1A woolly farm animal that says baa.
- shrimp/ʃɹɪmp/noun · B1A small pink sea animal that curls up; popular in seafood dishes.
- skunk/skʌŋk/noun · B1A black-and-white animal that sprays a terrible smell when scared.
- sloth/sləʊθ/noun · B1+A famously slow animal that hangs from branches all day.
- snail/sneɪl/noun · C1A very slow small animal that carries a round shell.
- snake/sneɪk/noun · A1A long animal with no legs that moves along the ground.
- spider/ˈspaɪ̯də/noun · A2A small animal with eight legs that makes webs.
- squid/skwɪd/noun · B1+A soft sea animal with ten arms that shoots ink to escape.
- squirrel/ˈskwɪ.ɹ(ə)l/noun · A2+A small animal with a big fluffy tail that collects nuts in trees.
- stegosaurusnoun · C2A dinosaur with a double row of plates standing along its back.
- swan/swɒn/noun · B2A graceful white water bird with a long curved neck.
- tiger/ˈtaɪɡə/noun · A1A big orange wild cat with black stripes.
- triceratopsnoun · C2A dinosaur with three horns and a wide bony collar.
- turkey/ˈtɜːki/noun · A1A big farm bird that many families cook for holiday dinners.
- turtle/ˈtɜːtl̩/noun · B1A slow animal that carries its house on its back.
- tyrannosaurusnoun · C2The huge meat-eating dinosaur with the tiny arms.
- unicorn/ˈjuː.nɪ.kɔːn/noun · B1A magical horse with one horn on its head; it exists only in stories.
- velociraptornoun · C2A small fast hunting dinosaur with a killing claw on each foot.
- whale/ˈweɪl/noun · B1The biggest animal in the sea; it breathes air through a hole.
- wolf/wʊlf/noun · A2A wild animal like a big dog that howls at the moon.
- wombatnoun · C2A heavy square Australian animal that digs long burrows.
- worm/wɜːm/noun · A2+A long soft animal with no legs that lives in the soil.
- zebra/ˈzɛb.ɹə/noun · B2An African animal like a horse with black and white stripes.