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Wild Animal Names in English | List of Wild Animals

If you’re looking for a wild animal list, along with pictures in English, then you’re in the right place. Keep on reading for a list of the most common wild animals.

Wild Animal Names

Have a look at this wild animal list, in English. Scroll down to the next section to see the pictures of each one.

  • badger
  • bat
  • cheetah
  • chimpanzee
  • coyote
  • crocodile
  • deer
  • elk
  • falcon
  • fox
  • hedgehog
  • jaguar
  • lizard
  • monkey
  • panda
  • panther
  • puma
  • shark
  • tiger
  • walrus
  • wolf
  • wombat
  • zebra

 

List of Wild Animals in English

Take a look at these wild animal pictures.

badger

Badger

bat

Bat

cheetah

Cheetah

chimpanzee

Chimpanzee

coyote

Coyote

crocodile

Crocodile

deer

Deer

elk

Elk

falcon

Falcon

fox

Fox

hedgehog

Hedgehog

jaguar

Jaguar

lizard

Lizard

monkey

Monkey

panda

Panda

panther

Panther

puma

Puma

shark

Shark

tiger

Tiger

walrus

Walrus

wolf

Wolf

wombat

Wombat

zebra

Zebra

You may also want to check this out: Animals that Start With N.

Wild Animal Chart with Pictures

Check out this chart with the most common wild animals.

Chat of wild animal names in English

Wild Animals FAQs

There are a number of common questions that people have about this topic. Here are the answers to some of the most popular ones.

What is the largest land animal on Earth?

The African elephant.

Which big cat is known for its distinctive black spots?

The leopard.

What is the national bird of the United States?

The bald eagle.

Which animal can change the color of its skin to blend into its surroundings?

The chameleon.

What is the fastest land animal?

The cheetah.

Which animal is known as the “king of the jungle”?

The lion.

What bird is famous for its long migration from the Arctic to Antarctica?

The Arctic tern.

What is the largest species of shark?

The whale shark.

Which reptile is known for its hard shell and slow movement?

The tortoise.

What animal is known for hanging upside down in trees?

The sloth.

Which bird is often associated with wisdom in many cultures?

The owl.

What is the national animal of Australia?

The kangaroo.

Which animal is often called the “gentle giant” of the ocean?

The whale.

What is the largest species of penguin?

The Emperor penguin.

Which big cat is native to the Americas and known for its roaring?

The jaguar.

What animal is known for its black and white stripes and lives in Africa?

The zebra.

What is the primary diet of a panda?

Bamboo.

Which venomous snake is known for its rattling tail?

The rattlesnake.

What is the world’s smallest mammal?

The bumblebee bat.

Which marsupial is native to Australia and known for carrying its young in a pouch?

The kangaroo.

Learn More English Vocabulary

Now that you’ve mastered this list, it’s time to turn your attention to other areas. Here are some places to start:

  • Types of insects
  • Adjectives that start with the letter N
  • Kinds of birds
  • Herbivorous animals
  • Omnivorous animals
  • Aquatic animals

Wild Animal List: Join the Conversation

Do you have any wild animals that you’d like us to add to the list? Leave a comment and let us know. We’d love to hear from you.

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