Do you know what a lion’s home is called, or where a bee lives? These animals house names are among the first things children learn in school, and they are surprisingly fun to explore. This guide lists 55 animals and the names of their homes, from the lion’s den and the bee’s hive to the eagle’s eyrie and the tailorbird’s sewn-leaf nest. Every home has its Hindi name too (जानवरों के घर के नाम), plus a quick fact. Download the free PDF at the end of this post for revision.
Note on this post: some animals use more than one kind of home, and many wild animals do not have a fixed one. The animals house names here are the commonly taught ones. Hindi names can also vary by region, so if your school uses a different word, follow your textbook.
Why Do Animals Need Houses?
Animals make homes for the same reasons people do: to stay safe from enemies, to shelter from heat, cold and rain, and to raise their young. A bird builds a nest to protect its eggs, and a rabbit digs a burrow to hide underground. Learning animals house names also teaches children how different animals survive in different places.
The most common animals house names are den, burrow, nest, hive, kennel and stable, and the full list below shows which animal lives where.
Animals House Names: The Full List
Here are the animals house names in five groups, with Hindi names and a short fact for each.
1. Wild Animals and Their Houses
Most wild mammals rest and raise their young in dens, burrows or hollows that keep them hidden and safe.
| # | Animal | Hindi | Home | Hindi name of home | Quick fact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lion | शेर | Den | माँद | Also called a lair; usually a cave or thicket |
| 2 | Tiger | बाघ | Den | माँद | A hidden spot in dense forest or a cave |
| 3 | Leopard | तेंदुआ | Den | गुफ़ा | Often a cave or a rock crevice |
| 4 | Bear | भालू | Den | गुफ़ा | A cave or hollow, where some bears sleep through winter |
| 5 | Fox | लोमड़ी | Den | माँद | Also called an earth |
| 6 | Wolf | भेड़िया | Den | माँद | Where a pack raises its pups |
| 7 | Jackal | सियार | Den | माँद | A burrow or hollow |
| 8 | Hyena | लकड़बग्घा | Den | माँद | A burrow or cave |
| 9 | Rabbit | खरगोश | Burrow | बिल | A group of rabbit burrows is called a warren |
| 10 | Squirrel | गिलहरी | Drey | पेड़ का घोंसला | A nest of twigs and leaves in a tree |
| 11 | Badger | बिज्जू | Sett | बिल | A system of underground tunnels |
| 12 | Mongoose | नेवला | Burrow | बिल | Dug into the ground |
| 13 | Porcupine | साही | Burrow or den | बिल | Often among rocks or in a burrow |
| 14 | Otter | ऊदबिलाव | Holt | बिल | Dug into a riverbank |
| 15 | Beaver | बीवर | Lodge | पानी में बना घर | A dome of sticks and mud built in water |
| 16 | Bat | चमगादड़ | Cave (roost) | गुफ़ा | Bats hang upside down to rest |
| 17 | Monkey | बंदर | Tree | पेड़ | Sleeps on tree branches |
2. Farm and Pet Animals and Their Houses
Animals that live with people usually have a built shelter with its own name.
| # | Animal | Hindi | Home | Hindi name of home | Quick fact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dog | कुत्ता | Kennel | केनेल | A small shelter for a dog |
| 2 | Horse | घोड़ा | Stable | अस्तबल | A building for horses |
| 3 | Cow | गाय | Cowshed | गौशाला | Also called a byre |
| 4 | Buffalo | भैंस | Cattle shed | तबेला | A shed for cattle and buffaloes |
| 5 | Sheep | भेड़ | Sheepfold | बाड़ा | A fenced pen |
| 6 | Goat | बकरी | Goat pen | बाड़ा | A fenced shed |
| 7 | Pig | सूअर | Sty | सूअरबाड़ा | A pen for pigs, also called a pigsty |
| 8 | Hen | मुर्गी | Coop | दड़बा | A small house for poultry |
| 9 | Pigeon | कबूतर | Loft (dovecote) | कबूतरखाना | A house for pigeons |
| 10 | Elephant (tame) | हाथी | Elephant stable | हाथीखाना | A shelter for tame elephants |
| 11 | Fish (pet) | मछली | Aquarium | मछलीघर | A glass tank for pet fish |
3. Birds and Their Houses
Birds build many kinds of nests, from simple scrapes on the ground to woven baskets hanging from branches.
| # | Animal | Hindi | Home | Hindi name of home | Quick fact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bird (general) | चिड़िया | Nest | घोंसला | Built of twigs, grass and feathers |
| 2 | Sparrow | गौरैया | Nest | घोंसला | Often tucked into holes in walls or roofs |
| 3 | Crow | कौआ | Nest | घोंसला | A platform of sticks in a tree |
| 4 | Eagle | उकाब | Eyrie | ऊँचा घोंसला | A large nest on a cliff or tall tree |
| 5 | Owl | उल्लू | Tree hollow | कोटर | A hole in a tree trunk |
| 6 | Woodpecker | कठफोड़वा | Tree hole | पेड़ का कोटर | Pecked into the trunk |
| 7 | Parrot | तोता | Tree hollow | कोटर | A hole in a tree |
| 8 | Kingfisher | किलकिला | Riverbank burrow | नदी किनारे का बिल | Dug into a bank |
| 9 | Hornbill | धनेश | Tree hollow | कोटर | In many species the female stays inside the hollow while nesting |
| 10 | Swallow | अबाबील | Mud nest | मिट्टी का घोंसला | Built from small pellets of mud |
| 11 | Baya weaver | बया | Hanging nest | लटकता घोंसला | Woven from grass and hung from a branch |
| 12 | Tailorbird | दर्ज़ी चिड़िया | Sewn-leaf nest | पत्तों को सिलकर बना घोंसला | Leaves stitched together with plant fibre |
| 13 | Peacock | मोर | Ground nest | ज़मीन पर घोंसला | A simple scrape on the ground |
| 14 | Duck | बत्तख | Nest near water | पानी के पास घोंसला | Built among reeds or grass |
4. Insects and Small Creatures and Their Houses
Even tiny creatures build homes, and many of them are impressive feats of engineering.
| # | Animal | Hindi | Home | Hindi name of home | Quick fact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honey bee | मधुमक्खी | Hive | छत्ता | Made of wax honeycomb |
| 2 | Wasp | ततैया | Nest | छत्ता | Made of a paper-like material |
| 3 | Ant | चींटी | Anthill | बाँबी | A mound or an underground colony |
| 4 | Termite | दीमक | Termite mound | बाँबी | Built from soil |
| 5 | Spider | मकड़ी | Web | जाला | Spun from silk |
| 6 | Silkworm | रेशमकीट | Cocoon | कोकून | A silk case it spins around itself |
| 7 | Snail | घोंघा | Shell | खोल | Carried on its back |
5. Reptiles and Water Animals and Their Houses
Reptiles often use burrows, while water animals live in ponds, rivers and lakes.
| # | Animal | Hindi | Home | Hindi name of home | Quick fact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snake | साँप | Burrow | बिल | Often an old burrow or a termite mound |
| 2 | Rat | चूहा | Burrow | बिल | Dug in soil or inside walls |
| 3 | Tortoise | कछुआ | Shell | खोल | Its own protective home |
| 4 | Frog | मेंढक | Pond | तालाब | Lives in and near water |
| 5 | Fish (wild) | मछली | Pond or river | तालाब या नदी | Lives in water all its life |
| 6 | Crocodile | मगरमच्छ | River or swamp | नदी या दलदल | Lives in water and nests on the bank |
Animals House Names Explained: Den, Burrow, Nest and Hive
- Den: a hidden, sheltered place such as a cave or hollow, used by animals like lions, tigers, foxes and wolves.
- Burrow: a hole or tunnel dug in the ground, used by rabbits, rats, snakes and many other animals.
- Nest: a home that birds and some insects build from twigs, grass, mud or other materials, as in a bird’s nest.
- Hive: the home of a colony of bees, made of wax honeycomb, as in a beehive.
- Shed, stable and pen: homes that people build for farm animals, such as a cowshed, a horse’s stable or a sheep pen.
Quick Quiz on Animals House Names
Q1: Where does a lion live?
A: In a den (माँद).
Q2: What is a bee’s home called?
A: A hive (छत्ता).
Q3: Where does a hen live?
A: In a coop (दड़बा).
Q4: Where does a horse live?
A: In a stable (अस्तबल).
Q5: What is a spider’s home called?
A: A web (जाला).
Q6: Where does a snail live?
A: In a shell (खोल), which it carries on its back.
Download the PDF
Download the free PDF of all 55 animals house names with Hindi names and quick facts, ready to print for revision. Link this text to the PDF in your Media Library.
Conclusion
Now you know the names of animal homes, from a lion’s den to a bird’s nest. Knowing these animals house names is a handy bit of general knowledge for school, quizzes and curious kids, so practise the animals house names with the quiz and the printable PDF. If you have a pet dog, see our dog house names guide for fun ideas to name its kennel, and for ideas on naming your own home, our complete guide to house names has 100 more.
FAQs on Animals House Names
Q: How can I remember animals house names easily?
A: Group them by type, such as wild animals (den), burrowing animals (burrow), birds (nest) and farm animals (shed, stable or pen), and practise with the quiz above.
Q: What are the animals house names taught in school?
A: Some common ones are a den for lions and foxes, a burrow for rabbits and rats, a nest for birds, a hive for bees, a kennel for dogs, a stable for horses and a sty for pigs.
Q: What is the home of a lion called?
A: A lion’s home is called a den, and it is also sometimes called a lair.
Q: What is the home of a bee called?
A: A bee’s home is called a hive (छत्ता in Hindi).
Q: What is the difference between a den and a burrow?
A: A den is a sheltered natural spot such as a cave or hollow, while a burrow is a hole or tunnel that the animal digs itself.
Q: Do all animals have homes?
A: No. Many wild animals, such as monkeys and deer, move around and do not have a fixed home, and some use different places at different times.
Q: Are Hindi names for animal homes the same in every state?
A: Not always. Words like माँद, बिल and बाँबी can vary by region, so use the names in your school textbook for exams.