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Names of Animals in English

Animals are wonderful creatures on earth that make life interesting! If children learn their names, it makes them learn about nature and increases their vocabulary. In this blog, let us learn about various animals and their names.

Why Kids Should Learn Names of Animals?

Learning animals is not all about vocabulary, it also benefits children:
  • Enhance Vocabulary: Learning animal names contributes to their vocabulary.
  • Understand Nature: Identifying animals enables children to relate to nature.
  • Promote Curiosity: Animals are interesting, and learning about them generates curiosity in the world.

Types of Animals

Animals can be classified into different groups based on their characteristics. Here are some of the main categories of animals and their names:

1. List of Mammal Names

Mammals are warm-blooded animals that give birth to babies and feed them milk.

1. Blue whale
2. Lion
3. Giant panda
4. Hippopotamus
5. Sheep
6. Ox
7. Cow
8.Dog
9.Ass
10.Mouse
11. Tiger
12. Cat
13. Bat
14. Deer
15. Dolphin

16. Panda
17. Wolverine
18. Elephant
19. Giraffe
20. Horse
21. Wolf
22. Fox
23. Bear
24. Kangaroo
25. Armadillo
26. Cheetah
27. Gorilla
28. Leopard
29. Monkey
30. Squirrel

2. List of Amphibian Names

Amphibians can live both in water and on land.
  1. Frog
  2. Toad
  3. Salamander
  4. Newt
  5. Caecilian

3. List of Reptile Names

Reptiles have scales and are cold-blooded animals.
  1. Crocodile
  2. Snake
  3. Lizard
  4. Turtle
  5. Tortoise
  6. Chameleon
  7. Iguana
  8. Komodo Dragon
  9. Gecko
  10. Alligator

4. List of Fish Names

Fish live in water and breathe through gills.
  1. Goldfish
  2. Shark
  3. Salmon
  4. Tuna
  5. Catfish
  6. Clownfish
  7. Betta Fish
  8. Piranha
  9. Stingray
  10. Eel

5. List of Bird Names

  1. Birds have feathers, wings, and lay eggs.
  2. Parrot
  3. Sparrow
  4. Eagle
  5. Owl
  6. Penguin
  7. Peacock
  8. Crow
  9. Dove
  10. Pigeon
  11. Flamingo
  12. Swan
  13. Ostrich
  14. Kingfisher
  15. Woodpecker

How to Teach Animal Names to Kids?

1. Picture Cards

Use flashcards with animal pictures and names on them. Show the card, say the name and let the child repeat it.

2. Animal Sounds Game

Make an animal sound and ask kids to guess the name of the animal.
Example: “Roar! Who makes this sound?”
Answer: Lion
Make an animal sound and ask kids to guess the name of the animal.

3. Animal Movements

Let kids move like animals! Ask them to hop like a rabbit, walk like an elephant or dance like a peacock.
Ask the other kids to guess their names!

4. Storytelling with Animals

Read simple stories featuring animals. Kids remember names better when they hear about them in stories.

5. Visit a Farm or Zoo

Seeing real animals helps children connect names with their appearances. Take children to a farm or a zoo and make them understand the names with real life experience of seeing them and recognizing them.

6. Coloring and Crafts

Provide animal coloring sheets and ask kids to fill in the color based on how they look in real life or help kids to make simple animal crafts.

7. Fun Animal Riddles for Kids

  1. I have black and white stripes and live in the jungle. Who am I? (Zebra)
  2. I have a long trunk and big ears. Who am I? (Elephant)
  3. I am small, soft, and say “Meow.” Who am I? (Cat)
  4. I live on a farm and say “Oink.” Who am I? (Pig)
  5. I am the fastest land animal. Who am I? (Cheetah)
Try these riddles with your child and see how many they can guess!

Conclusion

Learning about animals is an exciting journey for children. By using fun activities, pictures, and games, they can easily remember these names and develop a love for animals. At Bodhi Montessori, we believe in hands-on learning, making every lesson enjoyable for little learners.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Overview
Why Kids Should Learn Names of Animals?
Types of Animals
How to Teach Animal Names to Kids? ​
Conclusion​

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