Are you new to the English language? Are you on a vocabulary learning spree? Learning the names of animals from all around the world can be a good addition to your vocabulary. So, go through the article to explore the names of different animals, both living and extinct, and also learn the different categories of animals. Learning any new language will include developing your vocabulary. The easiest way to do this is to learn the names of all the objects that you use and see around you. In this article, you will learn the names of animals from all around the world. Explore the lists given below. Dog Cow Cat Horse Donkey Tiger Lion Panther Leopard Cheetah Bear Elephant Polar bear Turtle Tortoise Crocodile Rabbit Porcupine Hare Hen Pigeon Albatross Crow Fish Dolphin Frog Whale Alligator Eagle Flying squirrel Ostrich Fox Goat Jackal Emu Armadillo Eel Goose Arctic fox Wolf Beagle Gorilla Chimpanzee Monkey Beaver Orangutan Antelope Bat Badger Giraffe Hermit Crab Giant Panda Hamster Cobra Hammerhead shark Camel Hawk Deer Chameleon Hippopotamus Jaguar Chihuahua King Cobra Ibex Lizard Koala Kangaroo Iguana Llama Chinchillas Dodo Jellyfish Rhinoceros Hedgehog Zebra Possum Wombat Bison Bull Buffalo Sheep Meerkat Mouse Otter Sloth Owl Vulture Flamingo Racoon Mole Duck Swan Lynx Monitor lizard Elk Boar Lemur Mule Baboon Mammoth Blue whale Rat Snake Peacock Animals are classified into two main categories – the vertebrates and the invertebrates. The vertebrates are further divided into mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish and birds. On the other hand, all organisms that do not have a backbone come under invertebrates. Animals can also be categorised as domestic animals and wild animals; furthermore, as herbivores, carnivores and omnivores, based on their eating habits.