fauna
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fauna
The entirety of all animal species that live in a particular geographic area or in a particular geological era. The term is often used together with 'Flora' (plant life).
Die Fauna Australiens ist bekannt für ihre einzigartigen Beuteltiere.
The fauna of Australia is known for its unique marsupials.
'Fauna' (fauna) is a scientific technical term. It is used mainly in biology, geography, and documentaries to describe the animal life of an area precisely.
Der Biologe erforscht die Fauna der Tiefsee.
The biologist is researching the fauna of the deep sea.
The word 'Fauna' (fauna) is very frequently used together with 'Flora' (plant life) in the fixed expression 'Flora und Fauna' (flora and fauna). This combination describes the entire living world of a region.
Die Flora und Fauna des Amazonas-Regenwaldes ist einzigartig.
The flora and fauna of the Amazon rainforest are unique.
'Fauna' (fauna) is usually used with a genitive or a preposition to specify the area. It is a collective term and is used in the singular for the entirety of the animals.
Die Fauna der Alpen hat sich an die kalten Temperaturen angepasst.
The fauna of the Alps has adapted to the cold temperatures.
animal kingdom
Both words refer to all the animals in a particular area. Fauna sounds more technical and is often used in scientific or nature-related texts, whereas Tierwelt is generally understandable and common in everyday language. Use Fauna for a technical description and Tierwelt for a more general presentation.
Die Studie untersucht die Fauna des Waldes und beschreibt ihre Veränderungen.
The study examines the fauna of the forest and describes how it is changing.
Der Naturführer zeigt Kindern die Tierwelt des Waldes.
The nature guide shows children the animal life of the forest.
