Animals, Insects, and Birds Vocabulary

A collection of vocabulary flashcards related to animals, insects, and birds, including definitions for study.

Parrot

A multicoloured bird which can talk.

Turkey

A bird for which November is a terrible month in the USA.

Fox

Its fur is red, it looks like a dog and it catches hens.

Spider

An arachnid which makes webs to trap its prey.

Ant

A small red or black insect which always lives in colonies.

Mole

It is small, black and blind. It digs holes in your garden, leaving heaps of earth.

Zebra

Looks like a horse but with white and black stripes.

Elephant

Big, heavy and grey with large ears and tusks living in Asia or Africa.

Bat

A small black mammal which flies and goes out at night.

Frog

A small greenish reptile that can jump, and lives in streams or ponds.

Giraffe

Brown and black with the longest neck of all animals.

Monkey

An animal often associated with its intelligence and playful behavior.

Jaguar

A large wild spotted cat which runs very fast to hunt other animals.

Kangaroo

An animal that lives in Australia, can jump very high, and breeds its baby in a pouch.

Koala

A small grey mammal living in Australia that is known for its eucalyptus diet.

Shark

An animal that lives in the sea, can be very dangerous.

Rhino

A very big and heavy animal with one or two horns on its snout.

Dog

A common pet, known for loyalty and companionship.

Cat

A popular pet that is playful and often catches mice.

Tiger

A big cat known for its black stripes and its formidable appearance.

Sheep

An animal that gives wool for clothing.

Crocodile

A large reptile with strong jaws that resides in water.

Bear

An animal that can be black, brown, or white, known for its strength.

Rabbit

Looks like a rodent but has long ears and is known for its jumping ability.

Bee

A small black and yellow insect that makes honey.

Pigeon

A common bird found in cities, often feeding on seeds.

Hedgehog

A small mammal with spines that rolls into a ball when threatened.