This is the 504th most frequent Portuguese word.
animais
"Animais" means "animals" in English.
Here, 'animais' is used as a plural noun referring to creatures or beings existing in the forest.
Muitos animais vivem na floresta.
Many animals live in the forest.
In this sentence, 'animais' is a general plural term used to describe a category of beings that children find interesting.
As crianças gostam de aprender sobre os animais.
Children enjoy learning about animals.
This usage of 'animais' emphasizes the diversity of species one might encounter in a zoo setting.