English vocabulary

Wild Animals in English.

12 everyday wild animals words with pictures. Tap to hear each one in a British voice; choose your language from the menu to see each meaning.

lion
tiger
elephant
giraffe
zebra
rhinoceros
hippopotamus
bear
wolf
fox
kangaroo
koala

About these wild animals words

These 12 words cover wild animals in everyday English, from lion and tiger to koala. Listen to each one in a British voice, say it aloud, then try the games below to lock it in.

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What are the most common English words for wild animals?

This page lists 12 everyday wild animals words in English: lion, tiger, elephant, giraffe, zebra, rhinoceros, hippopotamus, bear, wolf, fox, kangaroo, koala. Each one has a picture and a British audio clip.

How can I learn wild animals vocabulary quickly?

Listen to each word, say it aloud, then use it in a sentence. Hearing a word and typing it in English Dictation, and spotting it in the phrasebook conversations, helps it stick.

Is this British or American English?

The audio is a British voice and the spelling is British (for example, colour). A few words differ in American English.

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