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Read below for information on 15 different animals that start with the letter I, from ibis to indri. The most popular animal that starts with the letter I is the iguana, a common exotic pet. The least popular I animal is the Indian Star Tortoise, so named for the unique star patterns on its shell. Some fun facts about letter I name animals are:

  • Impalas can jump as high as 10 feet and run over 50 miles an hour
  • Indian palm squirrels are considered sacred in India and an invasive species in Australia
  • Often domesticated and previously used in battle, the wild Indian elephant population is estimated at only about 20,000 today.


Popular Animals starting with I

Immortal Jellyfish

Excellent hitchhiker on long-trip cargo ships

Irish WolfHound

Sweet-tempered, patient and thoughtful!

Our Newest I Animals

The most recently added Animals that start with the letter I.

Italian Greyhound

The Italian Greyhound is a miniature dog with a big motor and personality!

Immortal Jellyfish

Excellent hitchhiker on long-trip cargo ships

Ibis

Found in swamps, marshes and wetlands!

Most Recently Updated I Animals

The most recently updated Animals that start with the letter I.

Ibis

Found in swamps, marshes and wetlands!

Impala

Able to jump over 10 feet high

Indian Elephant

Found throughout south-east Asia!


All Animals that Start with I

Ibis

Found in swamps, marshes and wetlands!

Ibizan Hound

Intelligent, active and engaging by nature!

Iguana

Uses visual signals to communicate!

Immortal Jellyfish

Excellent hitchhiker on long-trip cargo ships

Impala

Able to jump over 10 feet high

Indian Elephant

Found throughout south-east Asia!

Indian Palm Squirrel

Natively found in parts of India and Sri Lanka!

Indian Rhinoceros

Also known as the one-horned rhino!

Indian Star Tortoise

Popular in the exotic pet trade!

Indochinese Tiger

Now thought to be extinct in China!

Indri

The largest species of Lemur!

Insects

There are an estimated 30 million species!

Irish Setter Complete Pet Guide

Can live for up to 16 years!

Irish WolfHound

Sweet-tempered, patient and thoughtful!

Italian Greyhound

The Italian Greyhound is a miniature dog with a big motor and personality!

Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with I

  • Ibis
  • Ibizan Hound
  • Iguana
  • Immortal Jellyfish
  • Impala
  • Indian Elephant
  • Indian Palm Squirrel
  • Indian Rhinoceros
  • Indian Star Tortoise
  • Indochinese Tiger
  • Indri
  • Insects
  • Irish Setter Complete Pet Guide
  • Irish WolfHound
  • Italian Greyhound
Animals that start with the letter I, including the Immortal Jellyfish & Indian Star Tortoise

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