Common Animal Names:
Mammals:
* Domesticated: Dog, cat, horse, cow, pig, sheep, goat, chicken, rabbit
* Wild: Lion, tiger, elephant, giraffe, zebra, wolf, bear, fox, deer, monkey, squirrel, bat, whale, dolphin
Birds:
* Common: Robin, sparrow, eagle, owl, hawk, crow, pigeon, parrot, duck, goose, swan
* Exotic: Peacock, flamingo, hummingbird, toucan, penguin
Reptiles:
* Lizards: Iguana, gecko, chameleon, lizard
* Snakes: Python, cobra, viper, boa constrictor
* Turtles: Sea turtle, tortoise, snapping turtle
Amphibians:
* Frogs: Bullfrog, tree frog, poison dart frog
* Salamanders: Newt, axolotl
Fish:
* Common: Salmon, tuna, trout, shark, goldfish
* Exotic: Piranha, clownfish, pufferfish
Insects:
* Common: Butterfly, ant, bee, spider, fly, mosquito
* Exotic: Praying mantis, stick insect, dragonfly
Other:
* Arachnids: Spider, scorpion
* Crustaceans: Crab, lobster, shrimp
* Mollusks: Snail, octopus, squid
Unique & Interesting Animal Names:
* Mammals: Aardvark, aye-aye, pangolin, echidna, platypus
* Birds: Kiwi, cassowary, kakapo, lyrebird, ostrich
* Reptiles: Komodo dragon, Gila monster, caiman, anaconda
* Amphibians: Mudpuppy, caecilian
* Fish: Anglerfish, seahorse, blobfish
* Insects: Praying mantis, stick insect, firefly, cicada
Tips for Choosing a Name:
* Consider the animal's personality: Is it playful, fierce, or gentle?
* Look at its physical features: Is it colorful, striped, or has a unique shape?
* Think about its habitat: Does it live in the jungle, the ocean, or the desert?
* Be creative and have fun! There are endless possibilities.
This is just a small sample of animal names. There are many more out there, waiting to be discovered!