An Introduction to Animals and Their Babies’ Names
We observe so many animals around us. Sometimes we also find their small babies with them. We can easily see and feel the love and care these animals give to their babies. They feed them, protect them, and take care of them. We often find it touching and appreciate the motherhood we observe in these animals. Let’s get ourselves introduced to these animals and their babies' names in the following sections.
Bat
Father: Male
Mother: Female
Kid: Pup
Bat
Most bats give birth to only one kid in a year. And like any other mammals, bats also feed their pups with breastmilk.
Camel
Father: Bull
Mother: Cow
Kid: Calf
We humans have been using camels for ages for transportation purposes. They too have family, and you will find them extremely cute with their calves.
Camel
Cat
Father: Tom
Mother: Queen
Kid: Kitten
Kittens appear as sponges. These kittens are born with closed eyes that are generally blue in colour.
Cat
Bear
Father: Boar
Mother: Soar
Kid: Cub
Cubs are born blind, and bears feed them through breastmilk.
Bear
Chicken
Father: Rooster
Mother: Hen
Kid: Chick
Chickens can easily remember over 100 faces. They have strong memories. They have a strong colour vision also.
Chicken
Dog
Father: Dog
Mother: Bitch
Kid: Puppy
The colour of a puppy's coat may change as they grow. They can be born as twins.
Dog
Crow
Father: Male
Mother: Female
Kid: Young
Crows love to eat almost everything. They eat insects, and small animals too. They also eat fruits and nuts.
Crow
Elephant
Father: Bull
Mother: Cow
Kid: Calf
Elephants have strong teeth known as tusks. They have thick skin, and they love to eat different things and you will always find them eating something.
Elephant
Deer
Father: Stag
Mother: Doe
Kid: Fawn
The weight of fawns ranges from 6 to 8 pounds at birth. They eat food as their parents. They love to eat leaves, fruits and nuts, grass, twigs, and so on.
Deer
Goat
Father: Billy
Mother: Nanny
Kid: Kid
The goat’s kid grows very fast as compared to other animals. If the kid is healthy, it can stand within a few minutes of birth.
Goat
Giraffe
Father: Bull
Mother: Cow
Kid: Calf
Giraffes are known for their height. They are the tallest of all the other mammals. Their necks are very small, and they run very fast.
Giraffe
Horse
Father: Stallion
Mother: Mare
Kid: String
Horses are not able to breathe using their mouth. They can easily sleep while standing. They have around 10 muscles in their ears.
Horse
Gorilla
Father: Male
Mother: Female
Kid: Infant
The infants are smaller in size compared to human infants. They weigh almost half of it.
Gorilla
Duck
Father: Drake
Mother: Duck
Kid: Duckling
Ducklings are born without feathers, and they grow gradually and become like their parents. They develop water-proof feathers to swim in the water as they grow.
Duck
Kangaroo
Father: Buck
Mother: Doe
Kid: Joey
The Kangaroo is very small in size at the time of birth. Their size is around 2.5 centimetres. They stay with their mother most of the time and the mother carries them along with her everywhere she goes.
Kangaroo
There are a lot of other animals with specific names for their babies. Given below is the list of animals and their babies' names.
The list contains the sequence of father-mother-kid.
Whale – Bull – Cow – Calf
Rabbit – Buck – Doe – Bunny
Walrus – Bull – Cow – Cub
Turtle – Male – Female – Hatchling
Leopard – Leopard – Leopardess – Cub
Turkey – Tom – Hen – Poult
Tiger – Tiger – Tigress – Cub
Swan – Cob – Pen – Signet
Sparrow – Cock – Hen – Chick
Pheasant – Cock – Hen – Chick
Sheep – Ram – Ewe – Lamb
Shark – Bull – Female – Pup
Pigeon – Cock – Hen – Squab
Pig – Boar – Sow – Suckling/Piglet
Monkey – Male – Female – Infant
Louse – Male – Female – Nymph
Lion – Lion – Lioness – Cub
Summary
All the animals give birth to their young ones; every animal kid has a specific name, and they are known by their names. Through their names, it is easier to classify and identify these kids. For example, the dog’s kid is called a puppy. Similarly, a cat’s kid is known as a kitten. A lion’s kid is known as a cub, and so on.
FAQs on Animals and Their Babies' Names
1. What do we call the babies of common animals?
Every animal baby has a special name that helps us identify it. For example, a baby dog is called a puppy, a baby cat is a kitten, and a baby cow is a calf. Learning these names helps us talk more specifically about the animal world.
2. What are the young ones of farm animals like goats and sheep called?
On a farm, you will find many baby animals with their own unique names. These include:
- A baby goat is called a kid.
- A baby sheep is called a lamb.
- A baby horse is called a foal.
- A baby pig is called a piglet.
- A baby chicken is called a chick.
3. What are the names for the babies of wild animals like lions and tigers?
Wild animals also have specific names for their young. The baby of a lion, tiger, or bear is called a cub. A baby deer is known as a fawn, and a baby kangaroo, which famously lives in its mother's pouch, is called a joey.
4. Why do baby animals often have different names than grown-up animals?
We use special names for baby animals, like 'puppy' for a baby dog, to make it clear we are talking about the young one. These names help everyone understand an animal's age and stage of life. It is similar to how we use words like 'baby' or 'toddler' for young humans instead of just calling them small adults.
5. Do all baby animals look like smaller versions of their parents when they are born?
Not always. While a puppy looks a lot like a small dog, some babies look very different from their parents. For example, a baby frog is called a tadpole, which lives in water and has a tail. It only grows legs and looks like a frog later. Similarly, a beautiful butterfly starts its life as a caterpillar.
6. What is a baby bird called?
A baby bird that has just come out of its egg is called a hatchling. Once it grows some feathers, it is often called a chick. When it is old enough to start learning to fly, it is called a fledgling. Some birds have very specific names for their babies, like an owlet for a baby owl.
7. Is there a common name used for the babies of many different animals?
Yes, some baby names are used for more than one type of animal, which can be helpful to remember. For instance, the word 'calf' is used for a baby cow, elephant, camel, and even a whale. Likewise, 'cub' is the name for the babies of lions, tigers, bears, and wolves.
