15 Animals Called "Calf"
15 animals share the baby name "Calf" โ including giraffe, reindeer, manatee, and more. Discover why they share this name.
๐ Where Does โCalfโ Come From?
"Calf" from Old English "cealf" โ giraffes share this name with cows, elephants, hippos, and whales. All are large, hoofed or semi-aquatic mammals.
โCalfโ is shared by 15 animals because they are all large, hoofed mammals (ungulates) or marine mammals โ big, slow-moving young.
All Animals Called Calf
Giraffe โ Calf
Wild Animals ยท African savannas
Giraffe calves are about 6 feet tall at birth
Reindeer โ Calf
Wild Animals ยท Arctic tundra
Reindeer calves can stand within an hour of birth
Manatee โ Calf
Sea Animals ยท Warm coastal waters
Manatee calves are born underwater
Elephant โ Calf
Wild Animals ยท African savannas
Elephant calves weigh 200-250 pounds at birth
Camel โ Calf
Farm Animals ยท Deserts of Africa
Camel calves can walk within hours of birth
Bison โ Calf
Wild Animals ยท North American prairies and forests
Bison calves are born weighing 30-70 pounds
Elk โ Calf
Wild Animals ยท North American forests and meadows
Elk calves are born with white spots for camouflage
Moose โ Calf
Wild Animals ยท Northern forests
Moose calves can stand within minutes of birth
Rhinoceros โ Calf
Wild Animals ยท African and Asian grasslands and forests
Rhino calves can stand within an hour of birth
Narwhal โ Calf
Wild Animals ยท Arctic waters (Canada
Narwhal calves are born with a flat forehead
Cow โ Calf
Farm Animals ยท Farms
Calves can stand and walk within minutes of birth
Walrus โ Calf
Sea Animals ยท Arctic seas and ice floes
Walrus calves weigh 100-165 pounds at birth
Hippopotamus โ Calf
Wild Animals ยท African rivers and lakes
Hippo calves are born underwater
Dolphin โ Calf
Sea Animals ยท Oceans worldwide
Dolphin calves are born tail-first
Whale โ Calf
Sea Animals ยท Oceans worldwide
Blue whale calves gain 200 pounds per day on mother's milk
Comparison: Calfs Across Species
| Animal | Habitat | Diet | Conservation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ฆ Giraffe | African savannas | Herbivore | Vulnerable |
| ๐ฆ Reindeer | Arctic tundra | Herbivore | Vulnerable |
| ๐ Manatee | Warm coastal waters | Herbivore | Vulnerable |
| ๐ Elephant | African savannas | Herbivore | Endangered |
| ๐ช Camel | Deserts of Africa | Herbivore | Domesticated |
| ๐ฆฌ Bison | North American prairies and forests | Herbivore | Near Threatened |
| ๐ฆ Elk | North American forests and meadows | Herbivore | Least Concern |
| ๐ซ Moose | Northern forests | Herbivore | Least Concern |
| ๐ฆ Rhinoceros | African and Asian grasslands and forests | Herbivore | Critically Endangered |
| ๐ Narwhal | Arctic waters (Canada | Carnivore | Near Threatened |
| ๐ Cow | Farms | Herbivore | Domesticated |
| ๐ฆญ Walrus | Arctic seas and ice floes | Carnivore (clams) | Vulnerable |
| ๐ฆ Hippopotamus | African rivers and lakes | Herbivore | Vulnerable |
| ๐ฌ Dolphin | Oceans worldwide | Carnivore (fish, squid) | Varies by species |
| ๐ Whale | Oceans worldwide | Varies (krill, fish, squid) | Endangered (some species) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What animals are called calfs?
15 animals are called calfs: giraffe, reindeer, manatee, elephant, camel, bison, elk, moose, rhinoceros, narwhal, cow, walrus, hippopotamus, dolphin, whale. They share this name because they are all large, hoofed mammals (ungulates) or marine mammals โ big, slow-moving young.
Why is a baby giraffe called a calf?
"Calf" from Old English "cealf" โ giraffes share this name with cows, elephants, hippos, and whales. All are large, hoofed or semi-aquatic mammals.