Different animals have specific names for their young ones. Knowing the names of animal babies is important for GK in primary school (Class 1–5) and general knowledge tests. This list covers common domestic, wild, and aquatic animals with the names of their young ones.
Cow, elephant, whale → young one = Calf.
Lion, tiger, bear, fox → young one = Cub.
Dog, wolf → young one = Pup/Puppy.
Cat, rabbit → young one = Kitten/Kit.
Horse, donkey, zebra → young one = Foal.
Frog → Tadpole; Butterfly → Caterpillar; Kangaroo → Joey.
Duck → Duckling; Goose → Gosling; Swan → Cygnet.
Domestic Animals:
| Animal | Young One |
|---|---|
| Cow | Calf |
| Buffalo | Calf |
| Horse | Foal |
| Donkey | Foal / Colt |
| Sheep | Lamb |
| Goat | Kid |
| Pig | Piglet |
| Dog | Puppy |
| Cat | Kitten |
| Rabbit | Kitten / Kit |
| Hen (Chicken) | Chick |
| Duck | Duckling |
Wild Animals:
| Animal | Young One |
|---|---|
| Lion | Cub |
| Tiger | Cub |
| Bear | Cub |
| Elephant | Calf |
| Deer | Fawn |
| Fox | Kit / Cub |
| Wolf | Pup / Cub |
| Monkey | Infant / Baby |
| Kangaroo | Joey |
| Zebra | Foal |
| Camel | Calf |
| Giraffe | Calf |
Birds:
| Animal | Young One |
|---|---|
| Eagle | Eaglet |
| Owl | Owlet |
| Peacock | Peachick |
| Goose | Gosling |
| Swan | Cygnet |
Aquatic Animals:
| Animal | Young One |
|---|---|
| Frog | Tadpole |
| Fish | Fry / Fingerling |
| Whale | Calf |
| Dolphin | Calf / Pup |
| Shark | Pup |
Insects:
| Animal | Young One |
|---|---|
| Butterfly | Caterpillar / Larva |
| Mosquito | Larva / Wriggler |
| Bee | Larva |
Memory Tips: • Most big cats (lion, tiger, leopard) → Cub • Most big animals (cow, elephant, whale) → Calf • Dogs, wolves, seals → Pup/Puppy • Birds (small) → Chick / -ling suffix • Frogs → Tadpole (unique — tadpole looks different from adult frog) • Kangaroo → Joey (unique — lives in mother's pouch)
Common animals and their young ones: Cow → Calf; Lion → Cub; Dog → Puppy; Cat → Kitten; Horse → Foal; Sheep → Lamb; Goat → Kid; Pig → Piglet; Elephant → Calf; Deer → Fawn; Frog → Tadpole; Duck → Duckling; Butterfly → Caterpillar; Kangaroo → Joey; Eagle → Eaglet.
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