The animals in Spanish

When you travel to Spanish-speaking countries, knowing the names of animals is useful for interacting with the local people, understanding the local wildlife and enjoying more enriching travel experiences. In addition, knowing the names of animals in Spanish allows you to speak and understand the world around you better. On this page you will learn the names of animals in Spanish organized by categories. Ready to expand your vocabulary?

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»Pets
»Farm animals
»Forest animals
»Insects
»Animals of Africa

Pets

Spanish	English
Perro	Dog
Gato	Cat
Pez	Fish
Hámster	Hamster
Cobaya	Guinea pig
Conejo	Rabbit
Pájaro	Bird
Tortuga	Turtle
Lagarto	Lizard
Serpiente	Snake
Loro	Parrot
Rata	Rat
Hurón	Ferret

Farm animals

Spanish	English
Vaca	Cow
Caballo	Horse
Oveja	Sheep
Cerdo	Pig
Pollo	Chicken
Ganso	Goose
Pato	Duck
Conejo	Rabbit
Burro	Donkey
Gallo	Rooster
Pavo	Turkey
Llama	Llama
Alpaca	Alpaca

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Forest animals

Spanish	English
Ciervo	Deer
Zorro	Fox
Ardilla	Squirrel
Mapache	Raccoon
Zorrillo	Skunk
Owl	Owl
Pájaro carpintero	Woodpecker
Liebre	Hare
Tejón	Badger
Oso	Bear
Coyote	Coyote
Lobo	Wolf
Alce	Moose
Lince rojo	Bobcat
Lince	Lynx
Puercoespín	Porcupine
Jabalí	Wild boar
Visón	Mink

Insects

Spanish	English
Hormiga	Ant
Abeja	Bee
Mariposa	Butterfly
Cucaracha	Cockroach
Saltamontes	Grasshopper
Mariquita	Ladybug
Mosquito	Mosquito
Mantis religiosa	Praying Mantis
Escorpión	Scorpion
Araña	Spider
Termita	Termite
Avispa	Wasp
Polilla	Moth
Polilla	Dragonfly
Escarabajo	Beetle
Avispón	Hornet

Animals of Africa

Spanish	English
León	Lion
Elefante	Elephant
Jirafa	Giraffe
Hipopótamo	Hippopotamus
Rinoceronte	Rhinoceros
Cebra	Zebra
Guepardo	Cheetah
Hiena	Hyena
Gacela	Gazelle
Mono	Monkey
Jabalí	Warthog
Búfalo	Buffalo
Babuino	Baboon
Cocodrilo	Crocodile
Suricata	Meerkat
Ñu	Wildebeest
Chacal	Jackal

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