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animal kingdom
The entirety of all animals in a particular area or on the whole earth. A synonym is fauna.
Die Dokumentation zeigte die faszinierende Tierwelt der Serengeti.
The documentary showed the fascinating animal kingdom of the Serengeti.
'Tierwelt' (animal kingdom) is a compound noun made from 'das Tier' (animal) and 'die Welt' (world). It literally means 'the world of animals' and is easy to understand if you know the individual parts.
Die Tierwelt Australiens ist einzigartig.
Australia's animal kingdom is unique.
'Tierwelt' (animal kingdom) is a collective term. It is almost always used in the singular, even when it refers to a large number of different animals.
Die Tierwelt der Alpen ist durch den Klimawandel bedroht.
The animal kingdom of the Alps is threatened by climate change.
The word is often described with adjectives such as 'vielfältig' (diverse), 'einzigartig' (unique), or 'faszinierend' (fascinating). Common verbs in this context are 'schützen' (to protect), 'erforschen' (to research), and 'entdecken' (to discover).
Wir müssen die vielfältige Tierwelt unserer Ozeane schützen.
We must protect the diverse animal kingdom of our oceans.
fauna
'Fauna' and 'Tierwelt' both refer to the animals that live in a particular area or during a particular time. In many sentences, you can use both words in a similar way. 'Fauna' sounds a bit more technical and is often used together with 'Flora'. 'Tierwelt' is easier to understand in everyday language and sounds less scientific. If you are writing a normal text for many readers, 'Tierwelt' often sounds more natural. In reports about nature or science, 'Fauna' is very appropriate.
Im Nationalpark können Besucher die heimische Tierwelt aus der Nähe beobachten.
In the national park, visitors can observe the local wildlife up close.
Die Fauna dieser Insel ist besonders interessant, weil dort viele seltene Tiere leben.
The fauna of this island is especially interesting because many rare animals live there.