Spelling list: -o words - animals

The long -o sound at the end of these animal names is spelled with just the letter o. Many of these words describe unique creatures, some of which will be well known, while others might be less familiar.

For example, the rhino is a large, herbivorous mammal known for its distinctive horn. Another example is the armadillo, which is a small animal protected by a bony shell. Some of these animals, like the dodo, are now extinct, while others, such as the gecko, are common in warmer climates.

These words showcase the diversity of the animal kingdom and help build vocabulary related to nature and wildlife.

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rhino	The most common rhino is the white rhino.
palomino	The palomino horse has a golden coat.
buffalo	There's a herd of buffalo by the lake.
armadillo	The armadillo has a shell made of bony plates.
bronco	The cowboy prepared his bronco.
dingo	The dingo is an Australian wild dog.
dodo	The dodo was a flightless bird which is now extinct.
flamingo	A flamingo is a long-legged pink bird.
gecko	A gecko is a small lizard.
hippo	Hippo is short for hippopotamus.
jumbo	Jumbo is a pet name for an elephant.
mosquito	My Dad was bitten by a mosquito. *