Read below for information on 24 different animals that start with the letter R, from rabbit to royal penguin. The most popular animal that starts with the letter R is the red panda, one of the most threatened animals in the world. Despite sharing a name and some behavioral similarities with giant pandas, red pandas are unique enough to be classified in a family all their own. The least popular R animal is the red handed tamarin, so named for the red hairs on their feet and hands. Interesting facts about letter R name animals include:
- With large webbed feet and streamlined bodies, Royal penguins can swim up to 20 mph
- There are believed to be only 100 red wolves left in the wild
- Rhino horns are made of keratin, the same protein that makes up fingernails and hair
Popular Animals starting with R
Rhinoceros
It's horns are made from keratin!
Rabbit
There are more than 50 different species!
Our Newest R Animals
The most recently added Animals that start with the letter R.
Red Fox
The red fox actually has many different variations of fur, including silver and brown.
Rockfish
These fish can grow up to three feet long!
Red Finch
Red finches can form flocks of over 100 birds.
Most Recently Updated R Animals
The most recently updated Animals that start with the letter R.
Robin
There are more than 45 species in Australia alone!
Red Fox
The red fox actually has many different variations of fur, including silver and brown.
Rhinoceros
It's horns are made from keratin!
All Animals that Start with R
Rabbit
There are more than 50 different species!
Raccoon
Known to wash their food before eating it!
Raccoon Dog
The only hibernating canine!
Radiated Tortoise
The most protected tortoise in the world!
Ragdoll
One of the larger breeds of domestic cat!
Rat
Omnivores that eat anything!
Rattlesnake
It's venom digests it's prey before it even swallows it!
Red Finch
Red finches can form flocks of over 100 birds.
Red Fox
The red fox actually has many different variations of fur, including silver and brown.
Red Knee Tarantula
Inhabits the Pacific Mountains of Mexico!
Red Panda
There are less than 3,000 left in the wild!
Red Wolf
Only 100 in the wild!
Red-handed Tamarin
Red hair on hands on feet!
Reindeer
Also known as the Caribou
Rhinoceros
It's horns are made from keratin!
River Turtle
Inhabits freshwater habitats around the world!
Robin
There are more than 45 species in Australia alone!
Rock Hyrax
Actually related to Elephants and Manatees!
Rockfish
These fish can grow up to three feet long!
Rockhopper Penguin
There are 3 different species!
Roseate Spoonbill
The only Spoonbill in the western hemisphere!
Rottweiler
Strong, loyal and self-assured!
Royal Penguin
Can reach speeds of 20mph!
Russian Blue
First brought to the UK in the 1800s!
Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with R
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