Children easily learn new words and their meaning, something that not only amuses them, but also helps them learn new languages. English, for example, is an essential language today, due to the constant diversification and mix of cultures between people from all over the world.
That's why we've put together a list of animal names beginning with "J," a great way to teach elementary school children animal names in English, as well as in Spanish. Do you want your little ones to know all the animals in the world? Then start with our list of animal names with J in Spanish and English, memorizing them is simple and fun!
Animal names with J in Spanish
Do you know the animals with J that we bring for you in this list? Find out what they are!
Jabiru
It is a kind of stork of great size, it can reach 14 centimeters in height and 3 meters in length with its wings spread. It does not emit any type of sound or song, but communicates through blows that it makes with its beak. It usually lives on top of trees near lakes and rivers.
Gerbil
It is a small and friendly rodent native to China and Mongolia, a relative of rats and mice. It can be easily tamed due to its simple care and its sociable nature. However, in the wild it inhabits desert areas or areas with little vegetation. It lives in tunnels that it digs to protect itself from predators.
Jochi
Also called paca, it is a rodent that lives in places with a lot of vegetation. His fur is rough and brown. Like most rodents, it feeds on fruits and vegetables. It lives in burrows, which are located near areas where there is water. She is originally from Bolivia.
Genet
It is a mammal also known as a musk cat. It owes its name to the fact that it produces musk through its anal glands, which it uses to mark territory. It is usually gray in color, although it can also be black. It is an omnivorous animal, so it feeds on small rodents, birds and fruits.
Jaguarundi
It is a kind of wild cat, with short legs, elongated body and tail. It is found in much of Central and South America, living in lowlands where scrub and dry forest predominate. They are carnivorous and feed on all kinds of rodents, reptiles, rabbits and birds. They are currently threatened by the destruction of their habitat and increasing deforestation.
Wild pig
It is a mammal belonging to the pig family, easy to distinguish from the latter due to its fur, which is short and usually brown, and the long fangs it bears, which can measure up to 30 centimeters long. It is native to Africa, but it is also found in America, Europe and Asia, in areas where there is abundant weed. They are herbivores, so they feed on plants, berries and fruits, but also on small vertebrates and insects.
Jicotea
It is a very small turtle, approximately 18 to 27 centimeters, native to Puerto Rico. They are normally green or brown in color and feed on vegetables and small animals. They live in fresh water, although they are also seen in lagoons, swamps and wells. A curious fact about this animal is that it does not have teeth.
Animal names with J in English
Now it's the English language's turn. The name of many animals begins with the letter "J" in this language, do you want to know what they are? Then read on!
Jackal
This name belongs to the jackal, which is a predatory mammaloriginally from Africa. They are solitary and tend to be more active at night. They are characterized by being strong and very agile, but at the same time very cowardly. Its fur is beige with a large black spot on the back.
Jellyfish
These are some strange animals, known in Spanish as medusas They are very curious sea creatures, as they have a gelatinous body with a large bell at the top, which has a single hole through which they feed and defecate. Although their natural environment is the sea, they have also been seen in fresh water.
Jaguar
Known in both English and Spanish as jaguar, is the felinoof the largest in America. They are very agile animals, with a keen sense of vision, hearing and smell. They feed on prey of all kinds, from fish to deer. They tend to be very solitary and love to climb trees to rest.
Jackdaw
Known in Spanish as jackdaw, this bird belongs to the crow family and inhabits Europe, Asia and Africa. It is an omnivorous animal that feeds on plant matter and insects. It is known for its eggs, which are blue or greenish in color.
Jackrabit white-tailed
When we talk about this animal we refer to the white-tailed hare They are mainly nocturnal animals, very active and fast, that live hidden to protect themselves from coyotes, wolves, eagles, among other predators. They inhabit meadows and fields, and feed on grasses, roots, and fruit trees.
Jaeger long-tailed
This is the long-tailed jaeger, a bird with a gray back, white chest and gray or black wings. The reason for its name is due to the size of the tail, which can measure up to 15 centimeters. It inhabits the Arctic, Europe, Asia, and North America.
Japanese macaque
It is a monkey of snow that lives in Japan in forest and mountain areas. It lives in groups of several members, which can be up to 200 individuals. They are said to be very similar to humans due to their social behaviors. They usually feed on fruits and vegetables.
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