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Animal Words for Toddlers

Fascinating animal vocabulary beyond cats and dogs. Introduce your toddler to creatures from around the world.

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Narwhal

NAR-wahl

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Pangolin

PANG-goh-lin

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Axolotl

AX-oh-lot-ul

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Flamingo

fluh-MING-go

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Octopus

OK-toh-pus

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Hedgehog

HEJ-hog

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Chameleon

kuh-MEE-lee-un

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Pelican

PEL-ih-kun

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Armadillo

ar-muh-DIL-oh

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Jellyfish

JEL-ee-fish

Tips for Teaching Animal Words

1.Show real examples — Pictures and videos help, but real objects are even better when possible.
2.Say it slowly first — Break the word into syllables. Let them hear each part.
3.Repeat over days — Toddlers need to hear a word many times before it sticks.
4.Celebrate attempts — Close enough counts! Praise the effort.

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