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
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