
Looking for a complete Spanish animal vocabulary list? This ultimate guide covers 100+ animal names in Spanish—from pets (*el perro, el gato) to wild animals (el tigre*, la ballena), sea creatures, insects, and more!
Whether you’re a beginner building vocabulary or an intermediate learner refining grammar, this list helps you remember animal names correctly.
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Abeja (Bee in Spanish)
La abeja hace miel. (The bee makes honey.)
Note: Always feminine (la abeja).
Áfido/Pulgón (Aphid in Spanish)
El pulgón daña las plantas. (The aphid damages plants.)
Fact: Common garden pest.
Águila (Eagle in Spanish)
El águila vuela alto. (The eagle flies high.)
Grammar: Uses “el” despite being feminine.
Alce (Moose/Elk in Spanish)
El alce tiene astas grandes. (The moose has large antlers.)
Regional: Called alce (moose) in Europe, wapiti (elk) in Americas.
Almeja (Clam in Spanish)
La almeja vive en la arena. (The clam lives in the sand.)
Cuisine: Used in paella.
Alondra (Lark in Spanish)
La alondra canta al amanecer. (The lark sings at dawn.)
Symbol: Represents morning in poetry.
Alpaca (Alpaca in Spanish)
La alpaca da lana suave. (The alpaca provides soft wool.)
Origin: Andes Mountains.
Anchoa (Anchovy in Spanish)
La anchoa es un pez pequeño. (The anchovy is a small fish.)
Food: Popular on pizzas.
Anguila (Eel in Spanish)
La anguila nada en ríos. (The eel swims in rivers.)
Fact: Slippery texture.
Antílope (Antelope in Spanish)
El antílope corre rápidamente. (The antelope runs fast.)
Habitat: African savannas.
Araña (Spider in Spanish)
La araña teje telarañas. (The spider spins webs.)
Phobia: Aracnofobia (fear of spiders).
Ardilla (Squirrel in Spanish)
La ardilla come nueces. (The squirrel eats nuts.)
Behavior: Stores food for winter.
Arenque (Herring in Spanish)
El arenque es un pez graso. (The herring is an oily fish.)
Cuisine: Popular in Nordic dishes.
Armadillo (Armadillo in Spanish)
El armadillo tiene un caparazón duro. (The armadillo has a hard shell.)
Defense: Rolls into a ball.
Atún (Tuna in Spanish)
El atún es un pez grande. (The tuna is a large fish.)
Food: Used in sushi.
Avestruz (Ostrich in Spanish)
El avestruz es la ave más grande. (The ostrich is the largest bird.)
Fact: Cannot fly but runs fast.
Avispa (Wasp in Spanish)
La avispa puede picar. (The wasp can sting.)
Warning: More aggressive than bees.
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Bacalao (Cod in Spanish)
El bacalao se come salado. (Cod is eaten salted.)
Dish: Bacalao a la vizcaína (Basque-style cod).
Bagre (Catfish in Spanish)
El bagre tiene bigotes. (The catfish has whiskers.)
Habitat: Freshwater rivers.
Ballena (Whale in Spanish)
La ballena es enorme. (The whale is enormous.)
Record: Largest mammal on Earth.
Barracuda (Barracuda in Spanish)
La barracuda es peligrosa. (The barracuda is dangerous.)
Feature: Sharp teeth.
Boa (Boa in Spanish)
La boa es una serpiente grande. (The boa is a large snake.)
Hunting: Constricts prey.
Buey (Ox in Spanish)
El buey tira del arado. (The ox pulls the plow.)
History: Used in farming.
Búfalo/Bisonte (Buffalo in Spanish)
El bisonte vive en manadas. (The buffalo lives in herds.)
Symbol: American West.
Búho/Lechuza (Owl in Spanish)
El búho gira la cabeza. (The owl turns its head.)
Ability: 270-degree rotation.
Buitre (Vulture in Spanish)
El buitre come carroña. (The vulture eats carrion.)
Role: Nature’s cleanup crew.
Burro/Asno (Donkey in Spanish)
El burro es trabajador. (The donkey is hardworking.)
Symbol: Patience.
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Caballa (Mackerel in Spanish)
La caballa es un pez azul. (The mackerel is a blue fish.)
Health: Rich in omega-3.
Caballito de mar (Seahorse in Spanish)
El caballito de mar nada verticalmente. (The seahorse swims vertically.)
Fact: Males carry babies.
Caballo (Horse in Spanish)
El caballo corre rápido. (The horse runs fast.)
History: Domesticated for 5,000+ years.
Cabra (Goat in Spanish)
La cabra escala montañas. (The goat climbs mountains.)
Ability: Excellent balance.
Cacatúa (Cockatoo in Spanish)
La cacatúa puede hablar. (The cockatoo can talk.)
Trait: Highly intelligent.
Caimán (Alligator in Spanish)
El caimán vive en pantanos. (The alligator lives in swamps.)
Size: Smaller than crocodiles.
Calamar (Squid in Spanish)
El calamar tiene tentáculos. (The squid has tentacles.)
Food: Calamari is fried squid.
Camaleón (Chameleon in Spanish)
El camaleón cambia de color. (The chameleon changes color.)
Defense: Camouflage.
Camarón/Gamba (Shrimp in Spanish)
El camarón es pequeño. (The shrimp is small.)
Cuisine: Used in gambas al ajillo.
Camello (Camel in Spanish)
El camello almacena agua. (The camel stores water.)
Adaptation: Survives deserts.
Canario (Canary in Spanish)
El canario canta bien. (The canary sings well.)
Pet: Popular cage bird.
Cangrejo (Crab in Spanish)
El cangrejo camina de lado. (The crab walks sideways.)
Fact: Hard exoskeleton.
Canguro (Kangaroo in Spanish)
El canguro salta alto. (The kangaroo jumps high.)
Unique: Females have pouches.
Capibara (Capybara in Spanish)
El capibara es el roedor más grande. (The capybara is the largest rodent.)
Habitat: South America.
Caracol (Snail in Spanish)
El caracol lleva su casa. (The snail carries its home.)
Speed: Very slow mover.
Castor (Beaver in Spanish)
El castor construye represas. (The beaver builds dams.)
Skill: Natural engineer.
Cebra (Zebra in Spanish)
La cebra tiene rayas. (The zebra has stripes.)
Science: Stripes confuse predators.
Cerdo (Pig in Spanish)
El cerdo es inteligente. (The pig is intelligent.)
Misconception: Actually clean animals.
Chacal (Jackal in Spanish)
El chacal es oportunista. (The jackal is opportunistic.)
Behavior: Scavenger.
Chimpancé (Chimpanzee in Spanish)
El chimpancé es muy inteligente. (The chimpanzee is very intelligent.)
DNA: 98% human-like.
Chinche (Bedbug in Spanish)
La chinche pica de noche. (The bedbug bites at night.)
Pest: Hard to eliminate.
Ciempiés (Centipede in Spanish)
El ciempiés tiene muchas patas. (The centipede has many legs.)
Fun Fact: Never exactly 100 legs.
Ciervo/Venado (Deer in Spanish)
El ciervo es elegante. (The deer is graceful.)
Antlers: Only males have them.
Cigarra (Cicada in Spanish)
La cigarra hace ruido. (The cicada makes noise.)
Lifecycle: Lives underground for years.
Cigüeña (Stork in Spanish)
La cigüeña trae bebés. (The stork brings babies.)
Folklore: European myth.
Cisne (Swan in Spanish)
El cisne es elegante. (The swan is elegant.)
Symbol: Grace and love.
Cobra (Cobra in Spanish)
La cobra levanta la cabeza. (The cobra raises its head.)
Danger: Venomous snake.
Cocodrilo (Crocodile in Spanish)
El cocodrilo es peligroso. (The crocodile is dangerous.)
Size: Larger than alligators.
Codorniz (Quail in Spanish)
La codorniz pone huevos pequeños. (The quail lays small eggs.)
Cuisine: Delicate flavor.
Colibrí (Hummingbird in Spanish)
El colibrí bate sus alas rápido. (The hummingbird flaps wings fast.)
Record: Only bird that hovers.
Comadreja (Weasel in Spanish)
La comadreja es astuta. (The weasel is cunning.)
Shape: Long, slender body.
Cóndor (Condor in Spanish)
El cóndor es majestuoso. (The condor is majestic.)
Wingspan: Largest flying bird.
Conejillo de Indias/Cobaya (Guinea pig in Spanish)
El conejillo de Indias es una mascota. (The guinea pig is a pet.)
Origin: South America.
Conejo (Rabbit in Spanish)
El conejo salta alto. (The rabbit jumps high.)
Reproduction: Fast breeder.
Coyote (Coyote in Spanish)
El coyote es adaptable. (The coyote is adaptable.)
Habitat: North America.
Cucaracha (Cockroach in Spanish)
La cucaracha es resistente. (The cockroach is resilient.)
Survival: Lives in extreme conditions.
Cuco (Cuckoo in Spanish)
El cuco pone huevos en otros nidos. (The cuckoo lays eggs in others’ nests.)
Trickster: Brood parasite.
Cuervo (Crow/Raven in Spanish)
El cuervo es inteligente. (The crow is intelligent.)
IQ: Can use simple tools.
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Delfín (Dolphin in Spanish)
El delfín es inteligente. (The dolphin is intelligent.)
Demonio de Tasmania (Tasmanian Devil in Spanish)
El demonio de Tasmania es agresivo. (The Tasmanian devil is aggressive.)
Dingo (Dingo in Spanish)
El dingo es un perro salvaje. (The dingo is a wild dog.)
Dragón de Komodo (Komodo Dragon in Spanish)
El dragón de Komodo es venenoso. (The Komodo dragon is venomous.)
Dromedario (Dromedary in Spanish)
El dromedario tiene una joroba. (The dromedary has one hump.)
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Elefante (Elephant in Spanish)
El elefante tiene trompa. (The elephant has a trunk.)
Emú (Emu in Spanish)
El emú no puede volar. (The emu cannot fly.)
Erizo (Hedgehog in Spanish)
El erizo tiene púas. (The hedgehog has spines.)
Erizo de mar (Sea urchin in Spanish)
El erizo de mar es espinoso. (The sea urchin is spiny.)
Escarabajo (Beetle in Spanish)
El escarabajo es diverso. (The beetle is diverse.)
Escorpión/Alacrán (Scorpion in Spanish)
El alacrán pica con su cola. (The scorpion stings with its tail.)
Estornino (Starling in Spanish)
El estornino vuela en bandadas. (The starling flies in flocks.)
Estrella de mar (Starfish in Spanish)
La estrella de mar regenera brazos. (The starfish regenerates arms.)
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Faisán (Pheasant in Spanish)
El faisán es colorido. (The pheasant is colorful.)
Flamenco (Flamingo in Spanish)
El flamenco es rosado. (The flamingo is pink.)
Foca (Seal in Spanish)
La foca nada bien. (The seal swims well.)
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Gacela (Gazelle in Spanish)
La gacela corre rápido. (The gazelle runs fast.)
Galápago (Freshwater tortoise in Spanish)
El galápago vive en ríos. (The freshwater tortoise lives in rivers.)
Gallina (Hen in Spanish)
La gallina pone huevos. (The hen lays eggs.)
Gallo (Rooster in Spanish)
El gallo canta al amanecer. (The rooster crows at dawn.)
Ganso (Goose in Spanish)
El ganso vuela en formación. (The goose flies in formation.)
Garrapata (Tick in Spanish)
La garrapata chupa sangre. (The tick sucks blood.)
Garza (Heron in Spanish)
La garza pesca en ríos. (The heron fishes in rivers.)
Gato (Cat in Spanish)
El gato caza ratones. (The cat hunts mice.)
Gato Montés (Wildcat in Spanish)
El gato montés es salvaje. (The wildcat is wild.)
Gavilán (Buzzard in Spanish)
El gavilán caza pájaros. (The buzzard hunts birds.)
Gaviota (Gull in Spanish)
La gaviota vive cerca del mar. (The gull lives near the sea.)
Gecko (Gecko in Spanish)
El gecko trepa paredes. (The gecko climbs walls.)
Golondrina (Swallow in Spanish)
La golondrina migra largas distancias. (The swallow migrates long distances.)
Gorila (Gorilla in Spanish)
El gorila es fuerte. (The gorilla is strong.)
Gorrión (Sparrow in Spanish)
El gorrión es común en ciudades. (The sparrow is common in cities.)
Grillo (Cricket in Spanish)
El grillo canta de noche. (The cricket sings at night.)
Grulla (Crane in Spanish)
La grulla baila para aparearse. (The crane dances to mate.)
Guacamayo (Macaw in Spanish)
El guacamayo es colorido. (The macaw is colorful.)
Guepardo (Cheetah in Spanish)
El guepardo es el más rápido. (The cheetah is the fastest.)
Gusano (Worm in Spanish)
El gusano vive en tierra. (The worm lives in soil.)
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Halcón (Falcon in Spanish)
El halcón caza otras aves. (The falcon hunts other birds.)
Hámster (Hamster in Spanish)
El hámster corre en ruedas. (The hamster runs on wheels.)
Hiena (Hyena in Spanish)
La hiena ríe. (The hyena laughs.)
Hipopótamo (Hippopotamus in Spanish)
El hipopótamo vive en ríos. (The hippopotamus lives in rivers.)
Hormiga (Ant in Spanish)
La hormiga es trabajadora. (The ant is hardworking.)
Hurón (Ferret in Spanish)
El hurón es curioso. (The ferret is curious.)
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Iguana (Iguana in Spanish)
La iguana toma el sol. (The iguana sunbathes.)
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Jabalí (Boar in Spanish)
El jabalí es salvaje. (The boar is wild.)
Jaguar (Jaguar in Spanish)
El jaguar vive en la selva. (The jaguar lives in the jungle.)
Jerbo (Gerbil in Spanish)
El jerbo salta alto. (The gerbil jumps high.)
Jilguero (Goldfinch in Spanish)
El jilguero canta bien. (The goldfinch sings well.)
Jirafa (Giraffe in Spanish)
La jirafa tiene cuello largo. (The giraffe has a long neck.)
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Kiwi (Kiwi in Spanish)
El kiwi no puede volar. (The kiwi cannot fly.)
Koala (Koala in Spanish)
El koala come eucalipto. (The koala eats eucalyptus.)
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Lagartija (Lizard in Spanish)
La lagartija toma el sol. (The lizard sunbathes.)
Langosta (Lobster in Spanish)
La langosta tiene pinzas. (The lobster has claws.)
Lenguado (Sole in Spanish)
El lenguado es plano. (The sole is flat.)
León (Lion in Spanish)
El león es el rey. (The lion is the king.)
León Marino (Sea lion in Spanish)
El león marino es ruidoso. (The sea lion is noisy.)
Leopardo (Leopard in Spanish)
El leopardo tiene manchas. (The leopard has spots.)
Libélula (Dragonfly in Spanish)
La libélula vuela rápido. (The dragonfly flies fast.)
Liebre (Hare in Spanish)
La liebre corre rápido. (The hare runs fast.)
Lince (Lynx in Spanish)
El lince tiene orejas puntiagudas. (The lynx has pointed ears.)
Llama (Llama in Spanish)
La llama escupe. (The llama spits.)
Lobo (Wolf in Spanish)
El lobo vive en manadas. (The wolf lives in packs.)
Lombriz (Earthworm in Spanish)
La lombriz mejora la tierra. (The earthworm improves soil.)
Loro/Papagayo (Parrot in Spanish)
El loro repite palabras. (The parrot repeats words.)
Luciérnaga (Firefly in Spanish)
La luciérnaga brilla. (The firefly glows.)
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Manatí (Manatee in Spanish)
El manatí es pacífico. (The manatee is peaceful.)
Mandril (Mandrill in Spanish)
El mandril tiene colores brillantes. (The mandrill has bright colors.)
Mangosta (Mongoose in Spanish)
La mangosta come serpientes. (The mongoose eats snakes.)
Mantarraya (Stingray in Spanish)
La mantarraya es plana. (The stingray is flat.)
Mantis religiosa (Praying mantis in Spanish)
La mantis religiosa reza. (The praying mantis prays.)
Mapache (Raccoon in Spanish)
El mapache tiene máscara. (The raccoon has a mask.)
Mariposa (Butterfly in Spanish)
La mariposa vuela. (The butterfly flies.)
Mariquita (Ladybug in Spanish)
La mariquita come pulgones. (The ladybug eats aphids.)
Marmota (Groundhog in Spanish)
La marmota hiberna. (The groundhog hibernates.)
Martín pescador (Kingfisher in Spanish)
El martín pescador caza peces. (The kingfisher hunts fish.)
Medusa (Jellyfish in Spanish)
La medusa pica. (The jellyfish stings.)
Mejillón (Mussel in Spanish)
El mejillón vive en rocas. (The mussel lives on rocks.)
Milpiés (Millipede in Spanish)
El milpiés tiene muchas patas. (The millipede has many legs.)
Mirlo (Blackbird in Spanish)
El mirlo canta bien. (The blackbird sings well.)
Mono (Monkey in Spanish)
El mono trepa árboles. (The monkey climbs trees.)
Morsa (Walrus in Spanish)
La morsa tiene colmillos. (The walrus has tusks.)
Mosca (Fly in Spanish)
La mosca molesta. (The fly annoys.)
Mosquito/Zancudo (Mosquito in Spanish)
El mosquito pica. (The mosquito bites.)
Mula (Mule in Spanish)
La mula es fuerte. (The mule is strong.)
Murciélago (Bat in Spanish)
El murciélago vuela de noche. (The bat flies at night.)
Musaraña (Shrew in Spanish)
La musaraña es pequeña. (The shrew is small.)
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Ñandú (Rhea in Spanish)
El ñandú es como un avestruz. (The rhea is like an ostrich.)
Narval (Narwhal in Spanish)
El narval tiene un cuerno. (The narwhal has a horn.)
Ñu (Wildebeest in Spanish)
El ñu migra. (The wildebeest migrates.)
Nutria (Otter in Spanish)
La nutria juega. (The otter plays.)
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Orca (Killer whale in Spanish)
La orca es inteligente. (The killer whale is intelligent.)
Ornitorrinco (Platypus in Spanish)
El ornitorrinco es extraño. (The platypus is strange.)
Oruga (Caterpillar in Spanish)
La oruga se convierte. (The caterpillar transforms.)
Oso (Bear in Spanish)
El oso hiberna. (The bear hibernates.)
Oso hormiguero (Anteater in Spanish)
El oso hormiguero come hormigas. (The anteater eats ants.)
Oso panda (Panda bear in Spanish)
El oso panda come bambú. (The panda bear eats bamboo.)
Oso perezoso (Sloth bear in Spanish)
El oso perezoso es lento. (The sloth bear is slow.)
Oso polar (Polar bear in Spanish)
El oso polar es blanco. (The polar bear is white.)
Ostra (Oyster in Spanish)
La ostra hace perlas. (The oyster makes pearls.)
Oveja (Sheep in Spanish)
La oveja da lana. (The sheep gives wool.)
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Pájaro carpintero (Woodpecker in Spanish)
El pájaro carpintero taladra. (The woodpecker drills.)
Paloma (Pigeon in Spanish)
La paloma vive en ciudades. (The pigeon lives in cities.)
Panda rojo (Red panda in Spanish)
El panda rojo es pequeño. (The red panda is small.)
Pangolín (Pangolin in Spanish)
El pangolín tiene escamas. (The pangolin has scales.)
Pantera (Panther in Spanish)
La pantera es negra. (The panther is black.)
Pato (Duck in Spanish)
El pato nada. (The duck swims.)
Pavo (Turkey in Spanish)
El pavo hace ruido. (The turkey makes noise.)
Pavo real (Peacock in Spanish)
El pavo real tiene plumas. (The peacock has feathers.)
Pelícano (Pelican in Spanish)
El pelícano tiene bolsa. (The pelican has a pouch.)
Perdiz (Partridge in Spanish)
La perdiz vuela bajo. (The partridge flies low.)
Perico/Periquito (Parakeet in Spanish)
El periquito habla. (The parakeet talks.)
Perro (Dog in Spanish)
El perro es leal. (The dog is loyal.)
Petirrojo (Robin in Spanish)
El petirrojo tiene pecho rojo. (The robin has a red breast.)
Pez espada (Swordfish in Spanish)
El pez espada tiene pico. (The swordfish has a sword.)
Pingüino (Penguin in Spanish)
El pingüino nada. (The penguin swims.)
Pinzón (Finch in Spanish)
El pinzón canta. (The finch sings.)
Piojo (Louse in Spanish)
El piojo pica. (The louse bites.)
Piraña (Piranha in Spanish)
La piraña muerde. (The piranha bites.)
Pitón (Python in Spanish)
La pitón es grande. (The python is large.)
Polilla (Moth in Spanish)
La polilla vuela de noche. (The moth flies at night.)
Pollo (Chicken in Spanish)
El pollo cacarea. (The chicken clucks.)
Potro (Foal in Spanish)
El potro es joven. (The foal is young.)
Puercoespín (Porcupine in Spanish)
El puercoespín tiene púas. (The porcupine has quills.)
Pulga (Flea in Spanish)
La pulga salta. (The flea jumps.)
Pulpo (Octopus in Spanish)
El pulpo tiene tentáculos. (The octopus has tentacles.)
Puma/Cougar (Puma in Spanish)
El puma es sigiloso. (The puma is stealthy.)
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Rana (Frog in Spanish)
La rana salta. (The frog jumps.)
Rata (Rat in Spanish)
La rata roe. (The rat gnaws.)
Ratón (Mouse in Spanish)
El ratón es pequeño. (The mouse is small.)
Raya (Ray in Spanish)
La raya es plana. (The ray is flat.)
Reno (Reindeer in Spanish)
El reno tira trineos. (The reindeer pulls sleds.)
Rinoceronte (Rhino in Spanish)
El rinoceronte tiene cuerno. (The rhino has a horn.)
Ruiseñor (Nightingale in Spanish)
El ruiseñor canta bien. (The nightingale sings well.)
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Salamandra (Salamander in Spanish)
La salamandra regenera. (The salamander regenerates.)
Salmón (Salmon in Spanish)
El salmón nada contra corriente. (The salmon swims upstream.)
Saltamontes (Grasshopper in Spanish)
El saltamontes salta. (The grasshopper jumps.)
Sanguijuela (Leech in Spanish)
La sanguijuela chupa sangre. (The leech sucks blood.)
Sapo (Toad in Spanish)
El sapo tiene verrugas. (The toad has warts.)
Sardina (Sardine in Spanish)
La sardina es pequeña. (The sardine is small.)
Sepia (Cuttlefish in Spanish)
La sepia cambia color. (The cuttlefish changes color.)
Serpiente (Snake in Spanish)
La serpiente se arrastra. (The snake slithers.)
Serpiente de coral (Coral snake in Spanish)
La serpiente de coral es venenosa. (The coral snake is venomous.)
Suricata (Meerkat in Spanish)
La suricata vigila. (The meerkat stands guard.)
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Tapir/Danta (Tapir in Spanish)
El tapir tiene nariz larga. (The tapir has a long nose.)
Tejón (Badger in Spanish)
El tejón excava madrigueras. (The badger digs burrows.)
Termita (Termite in Spanish)
La termita come madera. (The termite eats wood.)
Ternero (Calf in Spanish)
El ternero es joven. (The calf is young.)
Tiburón (Shark in Spanish)
El tiburón nada rápido. (The shark swims fast.)
Tigre (Tiger in Spanish)
El tigre tiene rayas. (The tiger has stripes.)
Topo (Mole in Spanish)
El topo vive bajo tierra. (The mole lives underground.)
Toro (Bull in Spanish)
El toro es fuerte. (The bull is strong.)
Tortuga de mar (Turtle in Spanish)
La tortuga de mar nada en el océano. (The turtle swims in the ocean.)
Tortuga de tierra (Tortoise in Spanish)
La tortuga de tierra camina despacio. (The tortoise walks slowly.)
Tritón (Newt in Spanish)
El tritón regenera extremidades. (The newt regenerates limbs.)
Trucha (Trout in Spanish)
La trucha vive en ríos. (The trout lives in rivers.)
Tucán (Toucan in Spanish)
El tucán tiene pico grande. (The toucan has a large beak.)
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Urraca (Magpie in Spanish)
La urraca roba objetos brillantes. (The magpie steals shiny objects.)
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Vaca (Cow in Spanish)
La vaca da leche. (The cow gives milk.)
Víbora (Viper in Spanish)
La víbora es venenosa. (The viper is venomous.)
Visón (Mink in Spanish)
El visón tiene piel valiosa. (The mink has valuable fur.)
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Wombat (Wombat in Spanish)
El wombat excava madrigueras. (The wombat digs burrows.)
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Yegua (Mare in Spanish)
La yegua es una caballo hembra. (The mare is a female horse.)
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Zorro (Fox in Spanish)
El zorro es astuto. (The fox is cunning.)
Zorrillo/Mofeta (Skunk in Spanish)
El zorrillo huele mal. (The skunk smells bad.)