Animals That Start with D | List & Examples
There are many animals that start with “D.” This article contains a list of animal names that start or end with “D.”
Animals that start with D: List
English has a few animals that start with “D.” Here’s a list of some common ones.
- Darter (bird)
- Deer
- Dhole (Asian wild dog)
- Dingo
- Dodo (extinct bird)
- Dog
- Dolphin
- Donkey
- Dormouse
- Dove
- Dragonfly
- Dromedary
- Duck
- Duck-billed platypus
- Dugong (marine mammal)
You can also download this list of animals that start with “D” as a PDF.
Animals that start with “D” PDF
Animals that end with D: List
There are very few animals that end with “D” but some common ones are:
- Bird
- Dachshund (dog breed)
- Hound (dog breed)
- Hummingbird
- Leopard
- Lizard
- Squid
- Toad
You can also download this list of animals that end with “D” as a PDF.
Animals with other letters
If you’re looking for animals that start with another letter, you can visit one of our other articles on animal names.
Frequently asked questions about animals that start with D
- What are some wild animals that start with D?
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There are many animals that start with D. Some wild animals that start with “D” are:
- Deer
- Dingo
- Dolphin
- Dormouse
- Duck-billed platypus
- What are some animals that start with D in Spanish?
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There are many animals that start with D in English but Spanish also knows some animals with “D”:
- Delfín (dolphin)
- Dromedario (dromedary)
- Durmiente (dormouse)
- Dingo (dingo)
- Danta (tapir)
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