From burrowing owls to smooth green snakes, these animal names don't leave much to the imagination. ... Let’s discover 16 amazing animals with delightfully obvious names. 1. Smooth Green Snake.

The name is inspired by a giant snake in Greek folk tales. It was killed by Apollo, the god of the sun. The longest snake in the world is the reticulated python, which can grow over 6.25 metres long.

Some baby names are obvious in their animal inspiration. Bear, Buck, Hawk, Fox, Finch and Wolf all check that box for animal names often used for boys. For girls, a name like Lark, Kitty or Birdie ...