The animals in the app
Sheeplamb
Catkitten
Tigercub
Elephantcalf
Dogpuppy
Owlowlet
Foxkit (also cub or pup)
Monkeyinfant
More baby animal names
| Animal | Baby is called |
|---|---|
| Cow | calf |
| Horse | foal |
| Pig | piglet |
| Goat | kid |
| Duck | duckling |
| Chicken | chick |
| Goose | gosling |
| Swan | cygnet |
| Deer | fawn |
| Rabbit | kit, often called a bunny |
| Bear | cub |
| Lion | cub |
| Kangaroo | joey |
| Frog | tadpole, then froglet |
| Whale | calf |
| Seal | pup |
| Eagle | eaglet |
| Hare | leveret |
Questions children ask
What is a baby fox called?
A baby fox is most often called a kit. Cub and pup are also used. A group of kits born together is a litter.
What is a baby owl called?
A baby owl is an owlet. Once it leaves the nest but still cannot fly well it is often called a fledgling, like other young birds.
Why do so many baby animals share a name?
English reuses a handful of words. Cub covers bears and big cats, calf covers cattle, elephants and whales, pup covers dogs and seals, and kit covers foxes and rabbits. The farm animals kept their own older words: lamb, foal, piglet, kid.