The word Animal in English is the same in Spanish.
The Spanish word for lazy animal is "perezoso."
The English word "animals" translates to Spanish "animales". The singular is "animal".
el zorrillo
For the animal it is: tejón
The word "elephant" in Spanish is elefante.
Mouse (the animal, not the computer mouse)
El largarto is the Spanish word for lizard. The lizard is a reptile found within the warmer climates of North America.
Mascota means "Pet" (as in the animal).
perezoso = sloth (the animal), and a slothful person. Pereza = sloth (the act of sloth or the mortal sin)
The Spanish word "fauna" translates to "wildlife" or "animals" in English. It refers to the animal life found in a specific region or environment.
it could be the animal or fire
The animal gorilla is spelled gorila. The warfare is guerrilla.