179 Animals in Italian

Ever wondered what daily feeding time would sound like if Noah (of Noah’s Ark, that is) were Italian?

You’d certainly hear screams of“Pesce! Pesce!” (Fish! Fish!) or “Pollo! Pollo!” (Chicken! Chicken!).

Yep, it’d sound exactly like your Italian farmer’s market.

In this post, we’ll add to your Italian vocabulary list by learning all about animals in Italian.

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Pets in Italian

Farm Animals in Italian

Wild Animals in Italian

Marine Animals in Italian

This list includes animals in Italian that live both in and around the water.

Birds in Italian

Reptiles and Amphibians in Italian

Insects and Arachnids in Italian

Collective Animal Nouns in Italian

In English, there are special words for some groups of animals. These are called “collective nouns,” and there are a few worth knowing in Italian, too. Here are a handful to remember:

• gregge — flock, herd (of sheep)
• mandria  — herd (of cows)
• sciame  — swarm, hive (of bees)
• branco — pack (of wolves and other hunting animals)
• scia — a group (of hounds)
• banco — a school of fish
• stormo  — a flock (of birds)
• mucchio — a group (of animals)

There are a number of other ways to refer to animals in Italian. The best way to learn more is by using authentic resources, like the immersive, video-based program, FluentU.

Endangered Animals in Italy

Italy is home to a diverse range of native wildlife. But amid the picturesque landscapes and historic cities, there exists a pressing concern for the conservation of its endangered animal species.

Learn more about endangered animals in Italy and what you can do to help at the European Nature Trust.

Here are a few key endangered animals that make their home in Italy:

• Italian Wolf (Canis lupus italicus): The Italian wolf is a subspecies of the gray wolf and is considered endangered in Italy.
• Marsican Brown Bear (Ursus arctos marsicanus): This subspecies of brown bear is critically endangered and is found in the central Apennine Mountains.
• Sardinian Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus sardus): This bat species is endemic to Sardinia and is listed as vulnerable due to habitat loss and disturbance.
• Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta): In the coastal areas of Italy, loggerhead sea turtles face threats from habitat degradation and fishing. They are considered vulnerable.
• Northern Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita): This bird is critically endangered and found in some regions of Italy, particularly Sicily.
• European Eel (Anguilla anguilla): The European eel is considered critically endangered in Italy due to over-fishing and habitat loss.

You’re now ready to go out and speak in Italian about the animal world.

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