Baby Animal Names and List of Baby Animals in English • 7ESL

In this reference, you will learn about various baby animals and their names, making it easier to remember what to call them. The reference includes sections on kittens and puppies, baby farm animals, and exotic and wild animals. You’ll also find useful details on male, female, and baby animal names, along with pictures.

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Male, Female & Baby Animal Names

Baby, Male, and Female Animal Names with Pictures

In English, many animals have specific names for male, female, and young.

Cat

Tom (male cat name)

Queen (female cat name)

Kitten (baby cat name)

Dog

Dog (male dog name)

B*tch (female dog name)

Puppy (baby dog name)

Chicken

Rooster (male chicken name)

Hen (female chicken name)

Chick (baby chicken name)

Duck

Drake (male duck name)

Duck (female duck name)

Duckling (baby duck name)

Ox

Bull (male ox name)

Cow (female ox name)

Calf (baby ox name)

Deer

Deer (male deer name)

Doe (female deer name)

Fawn (baby deer name)

Horse

Stallion (male horse name)

Mare (female horse name)

Foal (baby horse name)

Sheep

Ram (male sheep name)

Ewe (female sheep name)

Lamb (baby sheep name)

Tiger

Tiger (male tiger name)

Tigress (female tiger name)

Tiger cub (baby tiger name)

Lion

Lion (male lion name)

Lioness (female lion name)

Lion cub (baby lion name)

List of Male, Female, Baby Animals and Group Names

Generic Name	Male	Female	Baby	Group
WHALE	Bull	Cow	Calf	School
WALRUS	Bull	Cow	Cub/Pup	Herd/Pod
TURTLE	Male	Female	Hatchling	Bale/Dule
TURKEY	Tom	Hen	Poult	Flock/Rafter
TIGER	Tiger	Tigress	Cub/Whelp	Streak
SWAN	Cob	Pen	Signet	Bevy
SPARROW	Cock	Hen	Chick	Flock
SHEEP	Ram	Ewe	Lamb	Flock
SHARK	Bull	Female	Pup	School
RABBIT	Buck	Doe	Kit / Bunny	Colony
PHEASANT	Cock	Hen	Chick	Brood
PIG	Boar	Sow	Suckling/Piglet	Herd/Flock
MONKEY	Male	Female	Infant	Troop
LOUSE	Male	Female	Nymph	Colony
LION	Lion	Lioness	Cub	Pride
LEOPARD	Leopard	Leopardess	Cub	Leap/Lepe
KANGAROO	Buck	Doe	Joey	Moop/Troop
HYENA	Male	Female	Cub	Cackle/Clan
HORSE	Stallion	Mare/Filly	Foal	String
HIPPOPOTAMUS	Bull	Cow	Calf	Bloat
HEDGEHOG	Boar	Soar	Piglet/Pup	Array
HARE	Jack	Jill	Leveret	Down
GIRAFFE	Bull	Cow	Calf	Herd/Tower
GRASSHOPPER	Male	Female	Nymph	Swarm
GORILLA	Male	Female	Infant	Band
GOAT	Billy	Nanny	Kid	Flock/Herd
FLY	Male	Female	Caterpillar / Chrysalis	Swarm
ELEPHANT	Bull	Cow	Calf	Herd
DUCK	Drake	Duck	Duckling	Flock
DOVE	Cock	Hen	Squab	Cote
DOLPHIN	Bull	Cow	Pup/Calf	Herd
DOG	Dog	B*tch	Puppy	Pack
DEER	Stag	Doe	Fawn	Herd
CHICKEN	Rooster	Hen	Chick	Flock
CROW	Male	Female	Young	Murder
CAT	Tom	Queen	Kitten	Clutter
CAMEL	Bull	Cow	Calf	Herd
BEAR	Boar	Soar	Cup	Sleuth
BAT	Male	Female	Pup	Colony

List of Cutest Baby Animals

Baby animals have a natural charm that captivates people. Their cute and innocent appearances often steal the hearts of animal lovers. This section will feature a list of some of the cutest baby animals, offering a quick glimpse into the world of these adorable creatures.

Red Panda Cub

Red panda cubs are undoubtedly one of the cutest baby animals. They have fluffy bodies with a striking reddish-brown fur and delightful facial expressions. Known for their playful nature, red panda cubs are often seen climbing trees and frolicking with their siblings.

Baby Giraffe

The baby giraffe, or calf, is another heart-stealer in the animal kingdom. With their long, spindly legs and captivating eyes, they are incredibly endearing. Calves are known to stand within about 30 minutes of birth, and their inquisitive nature adds to their cuteness.

Filly and Colt

A female baby horse is called a “filly,” while a male baby horse is referred to as a “colt.” These baby horses, or “foals,” are born with slender legs and a delicate appearance. Their innocence and youthful energy make them undeniably adorable.

Some more irresistible baby animals include:

Baby Skunk: Don’t let their smell deter you – baby skunks are unbelievably cute with their tiny size, fluffy tails, and precious faces.
Baby Armadillo: The little, armored animals have an undeniable charm. Their sleepy and curious expressions, combined with their unique appearance, make them a cute addition to this list.

As we explore the world of baby animals, it becomes evident that nature has blessed us with an abundance of cuteness. Each of these creatures, with their unique characteristics and irresistible appearances, brings joy to those who encounter them.

Lesser-Known Baby Animals

A variety of fascinating baby animals tend to fly under the radar due to their lesser-known status. Here are several examples along with their proper names.

Baby hedgehog: Known as a hoglet, these tiny creatures are born blind and rely on their sense of smell to navigate the world.
Baby crocodile: Referred to as a hatchling, baby crocodiles emerge from their eggs with a small, protective egg tooth on the tip of their snouts.
Baby cow: A young cow is commonly called a calf, while newborns are sometimes referred to as calves.
Baby rabbit: Depending on the species, a young rabbit may be called a kit, short for kitten, or a bunny.
Baby turkey: Known as a poult, these young birds typically hatch from eggs in a nest built on the ground.
Baby kangaroo: Often referred to as a joey, these marsupial babies begin their lives in their mother’s pouch, where they continue to grow and develop.
Baby donkey: These small creatures are called foals, just like baby horses, and share many physical characteristics with their equine relatives.
Baby snake: Known as a snakelet, these reptiles are often born as live young or hatched from eggs, depending on the species.
Baby fish: A newly hatched fish is called a fry, and in the early stages of life, may bear little resemblance to their adult counterparts.
Baby owl: Known as an owlet, these young birds are typically born with a fluffy coat of down, which eventually gives way to the more familiar feathered appearance.

These lesser-known baby animals display a remarkable diversity of features and continue to captivate the curiosity of animal enthusiasts everywhere.

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