Beasts
Animals
noun, の adjective
Things that are of the beast type or animal type are within the beasts and animals category.
獣類 refers to four-footed mammals with fur. It’s a technical term generally used in the fields of biology and zoology to categorize animals.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
狼に育てられた少女は、獣類のように四つ足で歩行をしていました。
The girl raised by wolves walked on all fours like an animal.
中国では、キリンは毛をもった360種の獣類の長とされたています。
In China, the Qilin is considered the king of 360 furry animals.
引越しを考えてるんだけど、どこも鳥獣類禁止ばっかりなの。
I’m thinking of moving, but just about everywhere prohibits birds and animals.