🧬 Scientific Names of Animals
Learn the scientific names of common animals, useful for competitive exams like SSC, HSSC, UPSC, and more.
| Common Name | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Dog | Canis lupus familiaris |
| Cat | Felis catus |
| Cow | Bos taurus |
| Buffalo | Bubalus bubalis |
| Goat | Capra hircus |
| Sheep | Ovis aries |
| Horse | Equus ferus caballus |
| Elephant | Elephas maximus |
| Lion | Panthera leo |
| Tiger | Panthera tigris |
| Leopard | Panthera pardus |
| Monkey | Macaca mulatta |
| Deer | Cervidae |
| Rabbit | Oryctolagus cuniculus |
| Frog | Rana tigrina |
| Housefly | Muscidae domestica |
| Honey Bee | Apis indica |
| Silkworm | Bombyx mori |
| Peacock | Pavo cristatus |
| Pigeon | Columba livia |
| Parrot | Psittacula eupatria |
| Crow | Corvus splendens |
| Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos |
| Owl | Strigiformes |
| Swan | Cygnus olor |
| Duck | Anas platyrhynchos |
| Bat | Chiroptera |
| Snake | Serpentes |
| Crocodile | Crocodylus palustris |
| Whale | Balaenoptera musculus |
| Dolphin | Delphinus delphis |
📝 Important Exam Questions
- Q: What is the scientific name of Tiger?
A: Panthera tigris - Q: What is the scientific name of Cow?
A: Bos taurus - Q: What is the scientific name of Peacock?
A: Pavo cristatus