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Read below for information on 33 different animals that start with the letter W, from the wallaby to the wrasse fish. The most popular animal that starts with the letter W is the white tiger, a rare species that hasn’t been seen in the wild in over 50 years. The least popular W animal is the water vole. Water voles are the largest vole species in the United Kingdom. Fun facts about letter W name animals include:

  • Weasels are the smallest carnivorous mammal in the world
  • Wildebeest can migrate more than 1,000 miles annually
  • Walrus can grow to weight an astonishing 3,700lbs or more, making them the second largest ocean mammal that also comes ashore (the largest is the elephant seal)


Popular Animals starting with W

White Rhinoceros

The second largest animal on the land!

Wolf

Thought to date back more than 300,000 years!

Our Newest W Animals

Whe most recently added Animals that start with the letter W.

Walleye Fish

Has great night vision

Wandering Albatross

Featured in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”

Wolf Eel

Wolf Eels may become tame and interact with human in areas where people frequently dive.

Most Recently Updated W Animals

Whe most recently updated Animals that start with the letter W.

Wandering Albatross

Featured in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”

Whale Shark

The largest species of fish in the world!

Wildebeest

Can trek more than 1,000 miles every year!


All Animals that Start with W

Wallaby

There are roughly 30 different species!

Walleye Fish

Has great night vision

Walrus

Inhabits the freezing waters of the Arctic Circle!

Wandering Albatross

Featured in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”

Warthog

Has two sets of tusks on it's face!

Wasp

There are around 75,000 recognised species!

Water Buffalo

Has been domesticated for thousands of years!

Water Dragon

Spends most of it's time in the trees!

Water Vole

The largest Vole species in the UK!

Weasel

The smallest carnivorous mammal in the world!

Welsh Corgi: The Complete Pet Guide

There are two distinct breeds!

West Highland Terrier

Most commonly white in colour!

Western Gorilla

There are two sub-species!

Western Lowland Gorilla

One of the great apes!

Whale Shark

The largest species of fish in the world!

Whippet

Quiet, gentle and restful dogs!

White Rhinoceros

The second largest animal on the land!

White Tiger

None have been seen in the wild for 50 years!

White-Faced Capuchin

One of the world's most intelligent monkeys!

Wild Boar

Males have a top tusk to sharpen the bottom one!

Wildebeest

Can trek more than 1,000 miles every year!

Wolf

Thought to date back more than 300,000 years!

Wolf Eel

Wolf Eels may become tame and interact with human in areas where people frequently dive.

Wolf Spider

Carnivorous arachnid that hunts its prey.

Wolffish

The wolffish has impressive canines with a powerful bite force!

Wolverine

Releases a strong smelling musk in defence!

Wombat

Spends most of the day underground!

Woodlouse

Actually a crustacean, not an insect!

Woodpecker

There are 200 different species!

Woolly Mammoth

Tusks grew to 16ft long!

Woolly Monkey

Has a long, strong prehensile tail!

Wrasse

There are more than 500 different species!

Wyoming Toad

Releases poison from neck glands for defense!

Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with W

  • Wallaby
  • Walleye Fish
  • Walrus
  • Wandering Albatross
  • Warthog
  • Wasp
  • Water Buffalo
  • Water Dragon
  • Water Vole
  • Weasel
  • Welsh Corgi: The Complete Pet Guide
  • West Highland Terrier
  • Western Gorilla
  • Western Lowland Gorilla
  • Whale Shark
  • Whippet
  • White Rhinoceros
  • White Tiger
  • White-Faced Capuchin
  • Wild Boar
  • Wildebeest
  • Wolf
  • Wolf Eel
  • Wolf Spider
  • Wolffish
  • Wolverine
  • Wombat
  • Woodlouse
  • Woodpecker
  • Woolly Mammoth
  • Woolly Monkey
  • Wrasse
  • Wyoming Toad
Animals that start with the letter W, including the Walrus & Wasp

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