Sep 30, 2024
Aakanksha Sharma
Scientific names
An animal has two names – a common name, which is used by humans in everyday conversation, and a scientific name, which is used by scientists and researchers in findings, experiments, and more. Here we mention 10 common animals and their complicated scientific names.
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Dog
Dogs are undoubtedly man’s best friends and their adorable nature and puppy eyes can melt people’s hearts. And while Dog is the common name, their scientific name is ‘Canis lupus familiaris’.
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Elephant
The mighty elephants, which are at times the gentle giants of the wild, have a complicated scientific name which is ‘Elephas maximus’.
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Horse
The active horses who thrive in farms and yards are also extremely gentle towards their close humans. And while ‘Horse’ is the common name we use, their scientific name is ‘Equus ferus caballus’.
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​Brown bear
Brown bears are goofy creatures that can also prove harmful to you when threatened. They are mostly solitary, have a simple common name, but in scientific terms, they are called ‘Ursus arctos’.
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​Clownfish
The clownfish is a beautiful fish, famous as ‘Nemo’ and people love keeping them in their aquariums. But, not many know that their scientific name is ‘Amphiprion ocellaris’.
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King cobra
One of the most venomous snakes on Earth, which is also super large and huge, is the King Cobra. And the scientific name for this majestic snake species is ‘Ophiophagus hannah’.
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​Axolotl
The Mexican fish that ‘walks on water’ and can regenerate its body parts is a true wonder of nature. And Axolotl’s scientific name is ‘Ambystoma mexicanum’.
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Cheetah
One of the fastest animals in the wild, the Cheetah is a powerful predator that is best not messed with! And the Cheetah’s scientific name is ‘Acinonyx jubatus’.
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Peacock
The national bird of India, and one of the most colourful animals in the world, the Peacock is a beautiful sight to behold. And the scientific name of the Peacock is ‘Pavo cristatus’.
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Polar bear
Another adorable animal of the wild that is both super cute and super dangerous is the Polar bear. The white fur, the huge body, and the giant paws are a total delight to spot! The scientific name of a Polar bear is ‘Ursus maritimus’.
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