Learning English or teaching your children to speak it can be an enriching and even simple experience if you present it in an entertaining way. Thus, starting with the names of the animals, we learn basic terminology while learning a little about the species in particular.
In this article on our site we have prepared a list of animals that begin with E in Spanish and in English. We will also tell you a little about each of them. Keep reading!
Animals that start with E in Spanish
Next, we present some of the animals whose names begin with the letter E in Spanish:
Scorpion
The scorpion, also called " scorpion", belongs to the arachnid family and is distributed practically all over the planet. It prefers warm and semi-desert climates, except for some species that live in forests.
They are characterized by having two pincers and a stinger at the end of the tail that injects poison. The bite of some species is lethal to humans. Discover on our site the 15 most poisonous scorpions in the world.
In English it is called " scorpion".
Beetle
Under the common name of "beetle" we encompass an order of insects that includes more than 380.000 species. Thanks to this diversity we can find them in different habitats, in addition, they present very varied characteristics and behaviors. A typical characteristic of this animal is its front wings, especially rigid, which are placed on its back and look like armor.
In English they are known as " beetle" or " scarab ".
Common Starling
The common starling is an endemic bird of the Palearctic zone, which includes part of Europe, Africa and Asia towards the coldest areas. It measures 20 centimeters and its plumage is shiny black with reddish legs.
In English it is called " starling".
Sturgeon
Under the name of sturgeon is designated an order of fish that includes 20 species. It is distributed in the colder waters of Europe and North America. It can measure up to 3 meters and weigh 350 kilos.
In English it is known as " sturgeon".
Sea urchin
The hedgehog is an insectivorous mammal whose most notable characteristic is its quills, which cover practically its entire body. They are native to Europe, Asia and Africa, but keeping hedgehogs as pets has become popular around the world.
In English it is called " hedgehog".
Haddock
Have you heard this name before? It is a fish that inhabits the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It measures up to 3 meters in length and its body is silver with a vertical black stripe near the front fins. It feeds mainly on marine invertebrates.
In English it is known as " haddock".
Starfish
The starfish is an animal with a flattened body that lives in seas and oceans around the world. There are nearly 2,000 different species and they feed in a variety of ways, whether on molluscs, decomposing matter, oysters, snails and algae.
In English they are known as " starfish".
Animals that begin with E in English
It's the turn of the animals whose names start with E in English. Don't miss them!
Elephant
The word " elephant" corresponds to the unique and unmistakable " elephant ", the largest land mammal that exists. It is distributed in Africa and Asia, where it is in danger of extinction, mainly due to illegal hunting for the ivory of its tusks. Discover some curiosities of the elephant on our site.
Eagle
The term " eagle" corresponds to the word " eagle ", which we use to name various species and subspecies of carnivorous birds. They also stand out for being one of the largest in the world. They inhabit the entire planet earth, except in the Antarctic region.
Eel
The word " eel" is used to designate the " eels ", although we can also use the word "elver " to refer to a small eel. This word groups a large family of migratory fish that has several species. It is found in both fresh and s alt waters, where they feed on fish, crustaceans, insects and molluscs.
Elk
The " elk", known in US English as " elk " and in UK English as "moose " is a large herbivorous mammal. It lives in the forests of some countries in Europe and Asia, such as Poland, Russia or China. You may also want to know the differences between deer and deer.
Emu
The word " emu", which refers to a flightless bird endemic to Oceania, literally translates as " emú " in Spanish. We are talking about the largest bird in the world after the ostrich. It has brown plumage and long legs. It feeds on seeds and insects.
Earthworm
It is known as " earthworm" or simply " worm " to the " earthworm", a segmented worm that inhabits the furrows that it digs in the ground. It does not have a backbone and its body is ringed. They are also hermaphroditic animals and feed on the organic matter they find in the soil.
Ewe
Sheep are known in English as " sheep", however, when we refer to a " sheep " adult female we use the term "ewe " to specify even more about the individual. This hoofed mammal has been domesticated for generations by man, who used its thick, shiny coat as a resource. Also discover on our site some examples of ruminant animals.
Echidna
The English word " echidna" corresponds to the term " echidna ", a mammal that shares origins with the platypus. It can weigh up to 4.5 kilograms and has a compact body covered with spines. It feeds on various insects, such as worms and larvae, and is found in New Guinea, Thailand and Australia.
More animal names in English and Spanish
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