animal · noun C /ˈæn.ɪ.məl/
animal (NOT A HUMAN)
A1 something that lives and moves but is not a human, bird, fish or insect
Dictionary examples:
wild/domestic animals
She's a real animal lover.
Learner example:
I like flowers and baby animals. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Slovak)
animal (NOT A PLANT)
B2 anything that lives and moves, including people, birds, etc.
Dictionary example:
Are humans the only animals to use language?
Learner example:
I think the human is [an] animal that want[s] to [do] amusing things. (First Certificate in English; B2; Japanese)