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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
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.
Der Naturführer zeigt Kindern die Tierwelt des Waldes.
The nature guide shows children the animal life of the forest.
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.
