This is the 272nd most frequent German word.
tiere
Animals.
Here, 'Tiere' is the general subject and direct object referring to animals.
Ich liebe Tiere, besonders Hunde.
I love animals, especially dogs.
'Tiere' in this sentence refers to animals in a collective sense, emphasizing their habitat.
Viele Tiere leben im Wald.
Many animals live in the forest.
'Tiere' here specifies a group of animals located in the zoo, used with an article.