From Cubs to Calves: What Animal Parents Are Called in the Wild

Aug12,2025

The King of the jungle has his partner by his side all time. His partner known as Lioness while their little one is called cub

Lion family

The docile and peaceful looking deer has his partner doe by his side all time. Also known as the stag, its little one is called fawn

Deer family

The ever energetic horse's partner is called a mare while it is also called a stallion. Their little one is called foal

Horse family

Cute little animals, the male goat or the papa goat is also known as Billy while its partner is called a doe or nanny. Their little one is called a kid.

Goat family

Man's best friend, the dog is also called a Sire while the female dog is called a bitch. While their little one is called a puppy.

Dog family

This is yet another cute family of the animal world. The Mama bear is called a sow while the papa bear is called a boar. The little one is called a cub

Bear family