Baby Wild Animals Names
Explore baby names for wild animals around the world — lion cubs, bear cubs, joeys, and more. Fun facts, quizzes, and free printables for every wild animal.
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Complete Baby Wild Animals Names List
Every baby wild animals name in one place — from common to rare.
| Animal | Baby Name | Pronunciation | Group Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🦡Badger | Cub | kuhb | Cete (or Clan) |
| 🦇Bat | Pup | puhp | Colony |
 Bear | Cub | kuhb | Sloth |
| 🦫Beaver | Kit | kit | Colony |
| 🦬Bison | Calf | kaf | Herd |
| 🐆Cheetah | Cub | kuhb | Coalition (males) |
| 🐺Coyote | Pup | puhp | Pack |
 Deer | Fawn | fawn | Herd |
 Elephant | Calf | kaf | Herd |
| 🦌Elk | Calf | kaf | Herd |
 Fox | Kit | kit | Skulk |
 Giraffe | Calf | kaf | Tower |
| 🦍Gorilla | Infant | IN-fuhnt | Troop |
| 🦔Hedgehog | Hoglet | HOG-let | Array |
| 🦛Hippopotamus | Calf | kaf | Bloat |
 Kangaroo | Joey | JOH-ee | Mob |
 Koala | Joey | JOH-ee | Colony |
| 🐆Leopard | Cub | kuhb | Leap |
 Lion | Cub | kuhb | Pride |
| 🐒Meerkat | Pup | puhp | Mob (or Gang) |
 Monkey | Infant | IN-fuhnt | Troop |
| 🫎Moose | Calf | kaf | Herd |
| 🐋Narwhal | Calf | kaf | Pod |
| 🦦Otter | Pup | puhp | Romp |
 Panda | Cub | kuhb | Solitary |
| 🦆Platypus | Puggle | PUH-gul | Paddle |
| 🐻❄️Polar Bear | Cub | kuhb | Sow with cubs (no group term) |
| 🦔Porcupine | Porcupette | POR-kyoo-pet | Family group |
| 🦝Raccoon | Kit | kit | Nursery |
| 🐾Red Panda | Cub | kuhb | Solitary |
| 🦌Reindeer | Calf | kaf | Herd |
| 🦏Rhinoceros | Calf | kaf | Crash |
| 🦨Skunk | Kit | kit | Surfeit |
| 🐿️Squirrel | Pup (Kitten) | puhp | Dray (nest), Scurry (group) |
 Tiger | Cub | kuhb | Streak |
 Wolf | Pup | puhp | Pack |
| 🦡Wolverine | Kit (Cub) | kit | Solitary |
 Zebra | Foal | fohl | Dazzle |
Fun Facts About Baby Wild Animals
Badger cubs are born underground in setts
Bat pups are born weighing up to 40% of their mother's weight
Bear cubs are born tiny — about the size of a stick of butter
Beaver kits are born with their eyes open
Bison calves are born weighing 30-70 pounds
Cheetah cubs have a tall "mantle" of hair on their back for camouflage
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are baby wild animals called?
Baby wild animals have many different names! The most common include: Cub (Badger), Pup (Bat), Cub (Bear), Kit (Beaver), Calf (Bison), and more. Each species has its own unique baby name.
Why do baby wild animals have different names?
Baby animal names come from centuries of language evolution. Many come from Old English, Latin, or French origins. For example, “calf” comes from Old English “cealf,” while “joey” comes from an Aboriginal word. These unique names help scientists and animal lovers communicate precisely.
How many baby wild animals names are there?
Our collection includes 38 baby wild animals names, from common ones like “Cub” to rare ones like “Cub.”