Animals share many body parts, but each species also has special features that help it live, move, and survive in its own way. Knowing these parts makes it easier to describe animals clearly and naturally.
Common Animal Body Parts
These body parts are found in many animals:
- Head
- Eyes
- Ears
- Mouth
- Legs
- Feet / Paws
- Tail
Animal Body Parts Vocabulary
Farm & Domestic Animals
Parts of a Dog
Dogs share many common body parts with other mammals.
- Head
- Eyes
- Ears
- Nose
- Mouth
- Neck
- Legs
- Paws
- Claws
- Tail
- Fur
- Whiskers
Example: A dog uses its nose to smell.
Parts of a Cat
- Head
- Eyes
- Ears
- Nose
- Mouth
- Neck
- Legs
- Paws
- Claws
- Tail
- Whiskers
- Fur
Example: A cat uses its whiskers to feel objects.
Parts of a Cow
- Head
- Eyes
- Ears
- Nose
- Mouth
- Neck
- Body
- Legs
- Hooves
- Tail
- Horns
Example: A cow walks on strong hooves.
Parts of a Pig
- Head
- Eyes
- Ears
- Snout
- Mouth
- Legs
- Hooves
- Tail
- Skin
Example: A pig uses its snout to dig.
Parts of a Goat
- Head
- Eyes
- Ears
- Nose
- Mouth
- Horns
- Beard
- Legs
- Hooves
- Tail
Example: A goat has strong horns.
Parts of a Horse
- Head
- Eyes
- Ears
- Nostrils
- Mouth
- Neck
- Legs
- Hooves
- Mane
- Tail
Example: A horse has a long mane.
Birds & Poultry
Parts of a Chicken
- Beak
- Comb
- Wattle
- Eyes
- Feathers
- Wings
- Legs
- Claws
- Tail
Example: A chicken uses its beak to eat.
Parts of a Bird
- Head
- Beak
- Eyes
- Wings
- Feathers
- Legs
- Claws
- Tail
Example: A bird flies with its wings.
Parts of a Duck
- Head
- Beak (bill)
- Eyes
- Neck
- Wings
- Feathers
- Legs
- Webbed feet
- Tail
Example: A duck swims with webbed feet.
Wild Animals
Parts of a Lion
- Head
- Eyes
- Ears
- Nose
- Mouth
- Teeth
- Mane
- Legs
- Paws
- Claws
- Tail
Example: A lion has a thick mane.
Parts of a Tiger
- Head
- Eyes
- Ears
- Nose
- Mouth
- Teeth
- Whiskers
- Stripes
- Legs
- Paws
- Claws
- Tail
Example: A tiger has black stripes.
Parts of an Elephant
- Head
- Eyes
- Ears
- Mouth
- Body
- Legs
- Feet
- Tail
- Trunk
- Tusks
Example: An elephant uses its trunk to pick up food.
Animals in Water & Insects
Parts of a Fish
- Head
- Eyes
- Mouth
- Body
- Fins
- Tail
- Gills
- Scales
Example: A fish breathes through gills.
Parts of a Turtle
- Shell
- Head
- Eyes
- Mouth (beak)
- Neck
- Legs
- Feet
- Claws
- Tail
Example: A turtle hides inside its shell.
Parts of a Bee
- Head
- Eyes
- Antennae
- Mouth
- Thorax
- Abdomen
- Wings
- Legs
- Stinger
Example: A bee has a sharp stinger.
Parts of a Crab
- Shell
- Eyes
- Mouth
- Claws (pincers)
- Walking legs
- Swimming legs
- Antennae
- Abdomen
Example: A crab catches food with its claws.
Last Updated on February 25, 2026
