Read below for information on 26 different animals that start with the letter D, from darwin’s frog to dwarf crocodile. The most popular animal that starts with D is The dodo, an extinct medium sized flightless bird first discovered in the 1590’s. The least popular is the desert tortoise. Some fun facts about D name animals include:
- A desert tortoise can go a whole year without drinking water
- Donkey’s were first domesticated 5,000 years ago
- Dragonflies are the world’s most accurate and deadly hunter, catching more than 95% of prey
Popular Animals starting with D
Our Newest D Animals
The most recently added Animals that start with the letter D.
Drum Fish
The drum fish makes a croaking sound with its swimming bladder!
Dragonfish
Dragonfish can emit red light from their eyes
Dingo
Natively found on the Australian continent!
Most Recently Updated D Animals
The most recently updated Animals that start with the letter D.
Dalmatian
Have an energetic and playful nature!
Dugong
Closely related to the Manatee!
Donkey
First domesticated 5,000 years ago!
All Animals that Start with D
Dachshund
Fun and playful breed of small dog!
Dalmatian
Have an energetic and playful nature!
Darwin’s Frog
Camouflages itself as a dead leaf!
Deer
There are around 40 different species!
Desert Tortoise
Lives in burrows underground!
Deutsche Bracke
Has long drop ears and a long narrow tail!
Dhole
Only 2,000 left in the wild!
Dingo
Natively found on the Australian continent!
Discus
One of the only schooling Cichlids!
Doberman Pinscher
A gentle, loyal and loving breed!
Dodo
Native to the island of Mauritius!
Dog
First domesticated in South-East Asia!
Dogo Argentino
Loyal and affectionate to their family!
Dogue De Bordeaux
Extremely loyal and devoted to it's master!
Dolphin
Can reach speeds of up to 25 mph!
Donkey
First domesticated 5,000 years ago!
Dragonfish
Dragonfish can emit red light from their eyes
Dragonfly
It's larvae are carnivorous!
Drever
Uncommon outside of Europe!
Drum Fish
The drum fish makes a croaking sound with its swimming bladder!
Duck
Rows of tiny plates line their teeth!
Dugong
Closely related to the Manatee!
Dunker
A friendly and relaxed dog!
Dusky Dolphin
Communicates using whistles, squeaks and clicks!
Dwarf Crocodile
Digs burrows in river banks to rest!
Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with D
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