In this blog post, you will learn the names of more than 30 male and female animals in English. Understanding the differences between male and female animals is very important for English learners because it helps you master vocabulary for conversations, reading stories, writing about animals, and improving listening skills. By learning these words, you can confidently talk about animals, describe them correctly, and expand your English knowledge in a fun and practical way.
What are Male and Female Animals?
Just like humans, animals also have genders. The male animal is usually stronger or used for protecting, while the female animal is mostly related to giving birth and caring for babies.
Example:
Male Horse → Stallion
Female Horse → Mare
Male and Female Animal Names
| Animal Name | Male Animals | Female Animals |
| Opossum | Jack | Jill |
| Peafowl | Peacock | Peahen |
| Pig | Boar | Sow / Gilt |
| Rabbit | Buck / Jack | Doe / Jill |
| Rat | Buck / Bull | Doe / Cow |
| Salmon | Cock | Hen |
| Seahorse | Sea Stallion | Seamier |
| Sheep | Ram | Ewe / Dam |
| Swan | Cob | Pen |
| Termite | Bull | Cow |
| Tiger | Tiger | Tigress |
| Turkey | Gobbler / Tom | Hen |
| Walrus | Bull | Cow |
| Whale | Bull | Cow |
| Wolf | Dog | Bitch |
| Donkey | Jack | |
| Duck | Drake | Duck / Hen |
| Elephant | Bull | Cow |
| Dog | Dog | Bitch |
| Falcon | Tierce | Falcon |
| Fox | Dog | Vixen |
| Giraffe | Bull | Cow |
Masculine and Feminine Animals
| Animal Name | Masculine Animals | Feminine Animals |
| Goat | Billy / Buck | Nanny / Doe |
| Hamster | Buck | Doe |
| Hawk | Tierce | Hen |
| Horse | Stallion | Mare / Dam |
| Kangaroo | Jack | Flyer / Doe |
| Leopard | Leopard | Leopardess |
| Lion | Lion | Lioness |
| Lobster | Cock | Hen |
| Mallard | Greenhead | Hen |
| Mouse | Buck | Doe |
| Ant | Drone | Queen |
| Antelope |  Buck | Doe |
| Bear | Boar | Sow |
| Camel | Bull | Cow |
| Cat | Tom | Queen |
| Chicken | Cock / Rooster | Hen |
| Coyote | Dog | Bitch |
| Crab | Cock / Jimmy | Hen / Jenny |
| Crocodile | Bull | Cow |
| Deer | Stag / Buck | Doe |
Importance of Learning Animal Gender Names
- Helps in English speaking and writing
- Improves vocabulary knowledge
- Useful for students and learners in exams
- Makes learning about nature and animals interesting
Learning male and female animal names in English is a simple way to improve your vocabulary. It makes communication clear and helps in everyday conversations about animals.
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Masculine and Feminine Gender of Animals PDF
FAQs
Do all animals have different male and female names?
No, not all. Some animals use the same name for both male and female.
What is the male name of a cow?
The male of a cow is called a bull.
What is the female name of a horse?
The female horse is called a mare.
What is the female of a tiger?
The female tiger is called a tigress.
Why do some animals have special gender names?
Because it helps people easily know if the animal is male or female.
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