Name of Wild Animals in Ewe
| Ewe | English |
|---|---|
| Dzata | Lion |
| Atiglinyi | Elephant |
| Lo | Crocodile |
| Kese | Monkey |
| Da | Snake |
| Lãkle | Tiger |
| Xevi | Bird |
| Kisi | Rat |
| Adoglo | Lizard |
| Hɔ̃ | Eagle |
| Akãga | Vulture |
| Afi | Mouse |
| Agalã | Crab |
| Klo | Tortoise |
| Ewe | English |
|---|---|
| Dzata | Lion |
| Atiglinyi | Elephant |
| Lo | Crocodile |
| Kese | Monkey |
| Da | Snake |
| Lãkle | Tiger |
| Xevi | Bird |
| Kisi | Rat |
| Adoglo | Lizard |
| Hɔ̃ | Eagle |
| Akãga | Vulture |
| Afi | Mouse |
| Agalã | Crab |
| Klo | Tortoise |
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