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Animals That Start with E
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List of Animals Starting with E
Here is a detailed table that includes the type of animal, where it lives, and an interesting fact:
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Animal |
Type |
Where It Lives |
Interesting Fact |
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Eagle |
Bird |
Mountains, Forests, Wetlands |
Eagles have sharp eyesight for hunting prey. |
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Earthworm |
Invertebrate |
Soil (Worldwide) |
Earthworms improve soil health by aerating it. |
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Echidna |
Mammal |
Australia, New Guinea |
Echidnas are one of the few egg-laying mammals. |
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Eel |
Fish |
Rivers, Oceans |
Eels have snake-like bodies and can swim backward. |
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Egret |
Bird |
Wetlands, Marshes |
Egrets are tall, white birds with long legs. |
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Eland |
Mammal (Antelope) |
Africa (Savannas) |
Elands are the largest antelopes. |
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Elephant |
Mammal |
Africa, Asia |
Elephants have the largest brains of any land animal. |
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Elk |
Mammal |
North America, Europe |
Elks are large deer with impressive antlers. |
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Emu |
Bird |
Australia |
Emus are flightless birds and the second-largest bird by height. |
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Emperor Penguin |
Bird |
Antarctica |
Emperor penguins are the largest penguin species. |
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Ermine |
Mammal (Stoat) |
Europe, North America, Asia |
Ermines turn white in winter for camouflage. |
|
Eurasian Lynx |
Mammal (Wild Cat) |
Europe, Asia |
The Eurasian lynx is a skilled nocturnal hunter. |
Featured Animals
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Eagle: A powerful bird of prey with excellent vision and strong talons.
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Elephant: The largest land animal, known for its intelligence and strong family bonds.
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Emu: A large, flightless bird that can run at high speeds.
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Echidna: A unique mammal that lays eggs and has sharp spines for protection.
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Emperor Penguin: The tallest and heaviest penguin species that thrives in the coldest environment on Earth.
Everyday Use of Animal Names
Animal names that start with "E" appear in idioms, metaphors, and common phrases:
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Eagle-eyed: Someone who is very observant and notices small details.
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As slippery as an eel: Someone who is difficult to catch or understand.
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An elephant in the room: An obvious problem that no one talks about.
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Busy as an earthworm: Quietly working on something important.
Common Errors
Here are some mistakes ESL learners often make when learning animal names:
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Spelling Mistakes:
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Incorrect: Elphant instead of Elephant.
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Incorrect: Egret spelled as Egrette.
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Pronunciation Issues:
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Echidna: Pronounced as (/ɪˈkɪdnə/), not "ee-chid-na."
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Eel: Pronounced as (/iːl/), not "ell."
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Plural Forms:
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Incorrect: There are many elks.
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Correct: There are many elk.
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Using Articles:
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Incorrect: I saw eagle.
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Correct: I saw an eagle.
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Capitalization:
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Animal names are not proper nouns unless used in a title or name.
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Correct: The emperor penguin lives in Antarctica.
FAQ
What is the largest animal that starts with E?
The elephant is the largest land animal that starts with "E."
Which animals starting with E can fly?
The eagle and the egret are birds that can fly.
What animal starting with E lives in Antarctica?
The emperor penguin lives in Antarctica.
What animals starting with E are found in Australia?
The emu and echidna are animals native to Australia.
What does "eagle-eyed" mean?
"Eagle-eyed" describes someone who has sharp vision or notices small details.
