Masculine & Feminine of Nouns: Animals (Mammals)
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Gender of Mammals (A-Z)
Masculine of Antelope and Feminine of Antelope
The masculine of Antelope is Buck.
The feminine of Antelope is Doe.
Masculine of Ape / Monkey and Feminine of Ape / Monkey
The masculine of Ape / Monkey is Male.
The feminine of Ape / Monkey is Female.
Masculine of Armadillo and Feminine of Armadillo
The masculine of Armadillo is Male.
The feminine of Armadillo is Female.
Masculine of Ass / Donkey and Feminine of Ass / Donkey
The masculine of Ass / Donkey is Jack / Jackass.
The feminine of Ass / Donkey is Jenny / Jennet.
Masculine of Badger and Feminine of Badger
The masculine of Badger is Boar.
The feminine of Badger is Sow.
Masculine of Bat and Feminine of Bat
The masculine of Bat is Male.
The feminine of Bat is Female.
Masculine of Bear and Feminine of Bear
The masculine of Bear is Boar / He-bear.
The feminine of Bear is Sow / She-bear.
Masculine of Bison / Buffalo and Feminine of Bison / Buffalo
The masculine of Bison / Buffalo is Bull.
The feminine of Bison / Buffalo is Cow.
Masculine of Camel and Feminine of Camel
The masculine of Camel is Bull.
The feminine of Camel is Cow.
Masculine of Caribou / Reindeer and Feminine of Caribou / Reindeer
The masculine of Caribou / Reindeer is Bull.
The feminine of Caribou / Reindeer is Cow.
Masculine of Cat and Feminine of Cat
The masculine of Cat is Tom / Tomcat.
The feminine of Cat is Queen.
Masculine of Cattle and Feminine of Cattle
The masculine of Cattle is Bull / Ox (castrated) / Steer (young castrated).
The feminine of Cattle is Cow / Heifer (young).
Masculine of Cheetah and Feminine of Cheetah
The masculine of Cheetah is Male.
The feminine of Cheetah is Female.
Masculine of Coyote and Feminine of Coyote
The masculine of Coyote is Dog.
The feminine of Coyote is Bitch.
Masculine of Deer and Feminine of Deer
The masculine of Deer is Buck / Stag (red deer).
The feminine of Deer is Doe / Hind (red deer).
Masculine of Dog and Feminine of Dog
The masculine of Dog is Dog.
The feminine of Dog is Bitch.
Masculine of Dolphin and Feminine of Dolphin
The masculine of Dolphin is Bull.
The feminine of Dolphin is Cow.
Masculine of Elephant and Feminine of Elephant
The masculine of Elephant is Bull.
The feminine of Elephant is Cow.
Masculine of Elk / Moose and Feminine of Elk / Moose
The masculine of Elk / Moose is Bull.
The feminine of Elk / Moose is Cow.
Masculine of Ferret and Feminine of Ferret
The masculine of Ferret is Hob.
The feminine of Ferret is Jill.
Masculine of Fox and Feminine of Fox
The masculine of Fox is Dog / Dog fox / Reynard.
The feminine of Fox is Vixen.
Masculine of Giraffe and Feminine of Giraffe
The masculine of Giraffe is Bull.
The feminine of Giraffe is Cow.
Masculine of Goat and Feminine of Goat
The masculine of Goat is Billy / Buck.
The feminine of Goat is Nanny / Doe.
Masculine of Gorilla and Feminine of Gorilla
The masculine of an adult Gorilla is Silverback.
The feminine of Gorilla is Female.
Masculine of Hedgehog and Feminine of Hedgehog
The masculine of Hedgehog is Boar.
The feminine of Hedgehog is Sow.
Masculine of Hippopotamus and Feminine of Hippopotamus
The masculine of Hippopotamus is Bull.
The feminine of Hippopotamus is Cow.
Masculine of Horse and Feminine of Horse
The masculine of Horse is Stallion / Colt (young).
The feminine of Horse is Mare / Filly (young).
Masculine of Hyena and Feminine of Hyena
The masculine of Hyena is Male.
The feminine of Hyena is Female.
Masculine of Kangaroo and Feminine of Kangaroo
The masculine of Kangaroo is Buck / Boomer.
The feminine of Kangaroo is Doe / Flyer.
Masculine of Leopard and Feminine of Leopard
The masculine of Leopard is Leopard.
The feminine of Leopard is Leopardess.
Masculine of Lion and Feminine of Lion
The masculine of Lion is Lion.
The feminine of Lion is Lioness.
Masculine of Mole and Feminine of Mole
The masculine of Mole is Male.
The feminine of Mole is Female.
Masculine of Mouse / Rat and Feminine of Mouse / Rat
The masculine of Mouse / Rat is Buck.
The feminine of Mouse / Rat is Doe.
Masculine of Otter and Feminine of Otter
The masculine of Otter is Dog.
The feminine of Otter is Bitch.
Masculine of Pig and Feminine of Pig
The masculine of Pig is Boar.
The feminine of Pig is Sow / Gilt (young).
Masculine of Rabbit and Feminine of Rabbit
The masculine of Rabbit is Buck.
The feminine of Rabbit is Doe.
Masculine of Rhinoceros and Feminine of Rhinoceros
The masculine of Rhinoceros is Bull.
The feminine of Rhinoceros is Cow.
Masculine of Seal and Feminine of Seal
The masculine of Seal is Bull.
The feminine of Seal is Cow.
Masculine of Sheep and Feminine of Sheep
The masculine of Sheep is Ram / Tup.
The feminine of Sheep is Ewe.
Masculine of Tiger and Feminine of Tiger
The masculine of Tiger is Tiger.
The feminine of Tiger is Tigress.
Masculine of Walrus and Feminine of Walrus
The masculine of Walrus is Bull.
The feminine of Walrus is Cow.
Masculine of Wolf and Feminine of Wolf
The masculine of Wolf is He-wolf / Dog.
The feminine of Wolf is She-wolf / Bitch.
Masculine of Wombat and Feminine of Wombat
The masculine of Wombat is Jack.
The feminine of Wombat is Jill.
Masculine of Zebra and Feminine of Zebra
The masculine of Zebra is Stallion.
The feminine of Zebra is Mare.
Animals without Gender Name
For many animals, the English language does not have common, specific words for the male and female. In these cases, we simply use "male" and "female" to differentiate them. Examples include:
- Ape / Monkey
- Armadillo
- Bat
- Cheetah
- Hyena
- Mole
For some, like the Gorilla, a specific name exists for one gender but not the other (e.g., an adult male is a "Silverback," but the female is just "female").
Summary Table: Feminine & Masculine Pairs
| Animal | Feminine | Masculine |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope | Doe | Buck |
| Ass / Donkey | Jenny / Jennet | Jack / Jackass |
| Bear | Sow / She-bear | Boar / He-bear |
| Camel | Cow | Bull |
| Cat | Queen | Tom / Tomcat |
| Cattle | Cow | Bull / Ox |
| Deer | Doe / Hind | Buck / Stag |
| Dog | Bitch | Dog |
| Elephant | Cow | Bull |
| Ferret | Jill | Hob |
| Fox | Vixen | Dog / Reynard |
| Goat | Nanny / Doe | Billy / Buck |
| Gorilla | Female | Silverback |
| Horse | Mare | Stallion |
| Kangaroo | Doe / Flyer | Buck / Boomer |
| Leopard | Leopardess | Leopard |
| Lion | Lioness | Lion |
| Pig | Sow | Boar |
| Rabbit | Doe | Buck |
| Sheep | Ewe | Ram / Tup |
| Tiger | Tigress | Tiger |
| Whale | Cow | Bull |
| Wolf | She-wolf | He-wolf |
| Zebra | Mare | Stallion |
Practice Arena: Exercises and Worksheets
Exercise 1: Provide the Masculine Form
Write the correct masculine form for the following feminine nouns for animals.
- Mare: _______
- Vixen: _______
- Ewe: _______
- Lioness: _______
- Sow (Pig): _______
Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct gendered noun for the animal.
- A female rabbit is a _______, and the male is a _______.
- The large whale _______ protected the _______ and her calf.
- A female bear is a _______, while a male bear is a _______.
- A female cat is a _______, while a male cat is a _______.
- The male donkey is a _______, while the female is a _______.
Test Your Knowledge: Quizzes
Quiz 1: Multiple Choice
Choose the best answer for each question.
- An adult male gorilla, known for the distinctive patch of hair on its back, is called a...
(a) Patriarch (b) Baron (c) Silverback (d) Elder - A "Boomer" is the masculine term for which animal?
(a) Wallaby (b) Kangaroo (c) Wombat (d) Koala - What is the name for a young hare?
(a) Leveret (b) Bunny (c) Kit (d) Puggle - The male of a llama or alpaca is referred to as a...
(a) Senor (b) Padrone (c) Macho (d) Caballero
Quiz 2: True or False
Determine if the following statements are True or False.
- A male fox is called a Vixen. (True / False)
- The masculine of Tigress is Tiger. (True / False)
- A Bull is the masculine form for elephants, whales, and camels. (True / False)
- A female pig is called a Boar. (True / False)
Downloadable PDF Worksheet on Masculine and Feminine Gender
For comprehensive practice on identifying and forming nouns, download our specially designed PDF worksheet. It includes a variety of exercises, including matching, fill-in-the-blanks, and conversion tasks, suitable for Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4, Class 5, Class 6, Class 7 and Class 8. An answer link is included.
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Common Questions Answered (FAQs)
Q1: Why do so many different animals use 'Bull' and 'Cow' for their gender names?
This is a linguistic pattern that likely arose from convenience. "Bull" and "Cow" are the ancient and well-known terms for cattle, which are large, herd-dwelling mammals. As English speakers encountered other large herd animals (like elephants, whales, giraffes, hippos), they extended these familiar terms to them rather than inventing new words for each species. It's a simple way to classify the large male and female of a group.
Q2: Why is the masculine of 'Dog' also 'Dog'?
This can be confusing! The word "Dog" has two meanings. It is the common gender name for the entire species (Canis lupus familiaris). However, within a technical or breeding context, it is also the specific masculine term, while the female is a "Bitch". This is similar to how "Lion" or "Tiger" can mean the whole species or just the male.
Q3: Do I need to know all of these specific terms?
For everyday conversation, it's perfectly fine to use "male" and "female" (e.g., "a male goat"). However, knowing the specific terms like Buck/Doe, Stallion/Mare, and Boar/Sow is very useful as they are common in books, documentaries, and general knowledge. The more specific the terms (like Hob/Jill for ferrets), the less likely you are to need them unless you are involved with those specific animals.
Q4: Is there an animal without gender?
This is a great question that touches on the difference between biology and language. Biologically, nearly all animal species have distinct male and female genders for reproduction. However, in the English language, many of these species do not have unique names for those genders. So, while a cheetah is biologically male or female, we don't have a special word like "cheetress"; we simply say "male cheetah" and "female cheetah." In that sense, many animals are "without a gender name," even though they have a biological gender.
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Suitable for Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7 and Grade 8
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