die Tierart
Translation
animal species
Examples
Es gibt viele verschiedene Tierarten im Dschungel.
There are many different animal species in the jungle.
Diese Tierart ist vom Aussterben bedroht.
This animal species is threatened with extinction.
Grammar Patterns
an endangered animal species ((eine bedrohte Tierart)) This animal species is threatened with extinction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Spezies (species)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Tier' (animal) and 'Art' (species, kind, type). Literally 'animal-kind'.
Memory Tips
Think of Noah's 'Ark' (sounds like Art) carrying all the different 'Tiers' (animals) - the animal species.