Animals in German by Literal Translation

In German, many animals have rather descriptive names. Can you guess them from their literal translation?

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German Name	Literal Translation	English Name
Nashorn	"Nose Horn"	Rhinoceros
Erdferkel	"Ground Piglet"	Aardvark
Stachelschwein	"Sting Pig"	Porcupine
Flusspferd	"River Horse"	Hippopotamus
Faultier	"Lazy Animal"	Sloth
Rotkehlchen	"Little Red Throat"	Robin
Nacktschnecke	"Naked Snail"	Slug
Erdmännchen	"Little Ground Man"	Meerkat
Seehund	"Sea Dog"	Seal
Meerschweinchen	"Little Ocean Pig"	Guinea pig
Schnabeltier	"Beak Animal"	Platypus
Zaunkönig	"Fence King"	Wren
Gürteltier	"Belt Animal"	Armadillo
Siebenschläfer	"Seven Sleeper"	Dormouse
Waschbär	"Washing Bear"	Racoon