Animals that Start with B

Read below for information on 280 different animals that start with the letter B, from baboon to butterfly fish. The most popular animal that starts with B is the Bengal Tiger, the least popular is the Burrowing Frog. Some fun facts about B name animals are:

There are thought to be as many as 20,000 different species of butterfly
The bonobo shares up to 97% of the same DNA as humans
The bison is the largest mammal in North America

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List of Animals That Start with B

Animals that Start with B – Pictures and Facts

Babirusa

The babirusa is the only mammal with vertically growing canine teeth!

Baboon

Can travel more than four miles a day!

Bactrian Camel

The camel with two humps!

Badger

Can reach speeds of 30 km/h!

Bagle – Basset Hound Mix

Bagel's mouths tend to salivate, resulting in slobbery drool

Bagworm Moth

There are approximately 1350 species in the bagworm moth family (Psychidae), which forms part of the order Lepidoptera.

Bagworm Moth Caterpillar

They continually enlarge their protective cases

Baird’s Rat Snake

Baird’s rat snake subdues its prey through suffocation.

Bald Eagle

Bald eagles have 20/5 vision, which is much sharper than a human's

Baleen Whale

“Sings” a whale song during breeding season.

Balinese

Playful and energetic breed!

Balkan Lynx

The Balkan lynx communicates mostly with its ears

Ball Python

Bamboo Rat

They make a "boop, boop, boop" sound when danger draws near their burrow.

Bamboo Shark

Can reproduce asexually

Bamboo Worms

Bamboo worms are the larvae of moths that are eaten as a delicious snack in some parts of Asia.

Banana Ball Python

Banana Cinnamon Ball Python

Banana cinnamon ball pythons came from combining the banana and cinnamon genes.

Banana Spider

People spin clothing and fishing nets out of these spiders’ silk.

Banded Krait

What often prevents more people from falling victim is that the banded krait does not always inject venom in a defensive bite. It saves the venom for hunting prey instead.

Banded Palm Civet

Markings give it camouflage!

Banded Water Snake

Some water snakes defend themselves violently.

Bandicoot

Bandicoot Many species are endangered or extinct!

Banjo Catfish

The banjo catfish is extremely shy and known for hiding from onlookers.

Barb

There are over 1768 known species!

Barbet

This dog has the nickname ‘Mud dog’ because it likes to play in muddy, swamp-like areas.

Barbut’s Cuckoo Bumblebee

N/A

Barinasuchus

Largest terrestrial predator of the Cenozoic era

Bark Beetle

Not all bark beetles feed on a tree's bark. Some species feed on fruits, seeds, and other parts of the plant

Bark Scorpion

Glow under UV light

Barn Owl

Found everywhere around the world!

Barn Spider

Common barn dwelling spider

Barn Swallow

Older offspring help care for new hatchlings.

Barnacle

Closely related to crabs and lobsters!

Barnevelder

The average lifespan of a Barnevelder chicken is 7 years. However, if cared for properly, these chickens can live up to 15 years old.

Barosaurus

If a barosaurus were alive today, it could stand on its hind legs and look in a 5th floor apartment window.

Barracuda

Can grow to nearly 2 meters long!

Barramundi Fish

Scale rings indicate age

Barred Owl

Like other owls, the barred owl swallows its prey whole.

Barreleye Fish (Barrel Eye)

A barreleye fish's eyes can rotate in their head to look for prey.

Barylambda

Barylambda was one of the largest animals that lived during the Paleocene

Basenji Dog

Alert, affectionate and energetic!

Basenji Mix

Basilisk Lizard

Can run/walk on water.

Basilosaurus

Basking Shark

The second biggest fish in the world!

Bass

Prized by sport fishers for their size and strength

Bassador

This dog is also known as a Bassetdor or a Basset Lab.

Basset Fauve de Bretagne

A friendly and intelligent hunting dog that loves nothing more than to spend time with its owner.

Basset Hound

Forget the training when not rewarded!

Bassetoodle

Basset hounds have been around since the 7th century, but the bassetoodle made its first appearance in the 2000s.

Bat-Eared Fox

Bat-eared foxes can run up to 35 MPH!

Batfish

The batfish has a lure on its head to attract prey

Bavarian Mountain Hound

Calm, quiet and poised!

Baya

The baya constructs a massive nest out of plant fibers

Bea-Tzu

The Bea-Tzu has a fast-growing coat

Beabull

An excellent companion for cats!

Beagador

Beagadors like to dig, so make sure your garden has a good fence around it!

Beagle

Have become popular family pets!

Beagle Mix

Reagles are the best students as they love to learn new tricks, so training them is a breeze.

Beagle Shepherd

This dog can perform a wide range of exotic and acrobatic tricks that are not expected of a dog this size.

Beaglier

These dogs have great sniffer abilities

Beago

Beagos are good swimmers like their Golden Retriever parent.

Bear

There are 8 different species!

Bearded Collie

Weekly brushing is mandatory!

Bearded Dragon

Can grow to up 24 inches long!

Bearded Fireworm

They emit bioluminescence during their mating ritual.

Bearded Vulture

These birds eat a diet of bones

Beaski

Beaskis love to play, so get ready to go on plenty of long walks.

Beauceron

The Beauceron is named after the place of its origin (Beauce) in France

Beauty rat snake

Beauty Rat Snakes are relatively harmless if left undisturbed, only attempting to bite out of fear.

Beaver

Builds a dam from sticks and leaves!

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs feed for 4-12 minutes.

Bedlington Terrier

Highly active and intelligent dogs!

Bee

Rock paintings of bees date back 15,000 years

Bee-Eater

They roll around in dirt to prevent external parasites

Beefalo

Beefalo meat is leaner and higher in protein than beef

Beetle

There are more than 350,000 different species

Beewolf wasp

They hunt bees

Belgian Canary

The Belgian canary is one of the oldest and most influential in its genus.

Belgian Laekenois

Belgian Malinois

Belgian Malinois Mix

These Belgian Malinois mixes can be scary when they are threatened. But it's important to note that they know when aggression is necessary. In other words, they will not attack unless they sense danger.

Belgian Sheepdog

Belgian Shepherd

The sheepdog is also known as the Groenendael. All four Belgian varieties have nicknames for Belgian villages.

Belgian Tervuren

The first breed to win an AKC Herding Championship.

Belted Kingfisher

Beluga Sturgeon

The beluga sturgeon is one of the largest bony fish in the world!

Beluga Sturgeon

Bengal Tiger

The most numerous species of tiger!

Bergamasco

Bergamascos are excellent problem solvers; they were bred to be independent as they work alongside their nomadic shepherd owners.

Berger Blanc Suisse

Berger Picard

Berger means shepherd in French

Bernedoodle

The Bernedoodle was first bred in 2003 to create a dog with a similar temperament to the Bernese Mountain Dog that would have a longer lifespan.

Bernese Mountain Dog

Very loyal, faithful and affectionate!

Bernese Mountain Dog Mix

This Bernese mountain dog mix gets very attached to its loved ones and demands plenty of attention.

Bernese Shepherd

Bernese shepherds prefer cool climates

Betta Fish (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Can live in low-oxygen environments!

Bhutan Takin

Live in bamboo forests 15,000 feet above sea level

Bichir

The bichir species is more than 400 million years old

Bichon Frise

Gentle mannered, playful and affectionate!

Bichpoo

Despite its small size, the alert nature and sharp bark of this canine make it a good watch dog.

Biewer Terrier

A toy terrier dog and is elegant and tri-colored.

Bigfin Reef Squid

Can change color through use of chromatophores

Bighorn Sheep

Bighorn rams can run at speeds up to 40 miles per hour when fighting for dominance.

Bilby

In Australia, the chocolate bilby replaces the chocolate bunny for Easter.

Binturong

Also known as the Asian Bearcat!

Bird

Not all birds are able to fly!

Bird Of Paradise

There are around 50 different species!

Bird Snake

Usambara vine snakes sit perfectly still and sway in the wind like a stick.

Birman

A blue-eyed beauty!

Biscuit Beetle

The biscuit beetle form a symbiotic relationship with yeast

Bismarck Ringed Python

When these snakes are babies, they look like Halloween snakes with their bright orange and black bands.

Bison

Largest mammal in North America!

Black And Tan Coonhound

This dog has its own unique howl.

Black and White Warbler

Black Aphids

One of the most destructive pests in the world

Black Bass

The most popular game fish in North America

Black Crappie

Black crappie fish can hybridize with white crappie, resulting in a closely related species.

Black Dragon Lizard

Their black color is due to a genetic mutation!

Black German Shepherd

Thought to be aggressive, they are actually affectionate dogs with a protective streak.

Black Mamba

Black mambas are the longest venomous snake in Africa, and second longest in the world.

Black Marlin

Every black marlin is born as a female.

Black Mouth Cur

From the dog's description in the book, it is believed that Old Yeller was actually a Black Mouth Cur.

Black Pastel Ball Python

Black Rat Snake

They're also called black pilot snakes due to a myth that they "pilot" venomous snakes to a den where they can go into brumation for the winter.

Black Rhinoceros

Horns can grow to 1.5m!

Black Russian Terrier

Confident, calm and highly intelligent!

Black Sea Bass

Black sea bass males become fluorescent blue and green during the breeding season.

Black Swallowtail Caterpillar

N/A

Black Tarantula

They can grow to be 7 inches long!

Black Throat Monitor

The black-throat monitor is the second-longest lizard species in Africa and the largest in mass.

Black Wasp

The great black wasp is a species of digger wasp.

Black Widow Spider

They typically prey on insects!

Black Witch Moth

Some folklore associate Black Witch Moths with bad luck (and even death!), while other associates them with good fortune.

Black-Bellied Whistling Duck

They have bright pink bills.

Black-Capped Chickadee

Black-capped chickadees weigh less than half an ounce!

Black-Footed Ferret

Black footed ferrets are the only ones native to North America.

Black-headed python

Black-headed pythons gather heat with their heads while their bodies stay hidden and safe.

Black-Tailed Rattlesnake

One of the most beautiful rattlesnakes, they have solid black tails.

Blackburnian Warbler

They are the only songbird in North America with an orange throat!

Blackfin Tuna

expensive sushi-grade tuna

Blacknose Shark

When threatened, Blacknose sharks raise their head, arch their back, and lower their pectoral fins.

Blackpoll Warbler

They migrate for the longest distance of any warbler.

Blacktip Reef Shark

They move in and out of mangrove swamps with the tides.

Blacktip Shark

One of the most commonly-encountered sharks

Bladefin Basslet

The tiny bladefin basslet belongs to the same subfamily as the giant grouper, Epinephelinae.

Blanket Octopus

Females can weigh up to 40,000 times more than their partners.

Blind Snake

The blind snake is often mistaken for a worm.

Blister Beetle

Blister Beetles are attracted to lights at night.

Blister Beetle

Blister beetles release a toxic fluid that causes blistering when they're threatened.

Blobfish

One of the ugliest creatures in existence!

Blood Python

Blood pythons are so called because of the blood red markings on their skin.

Bloodhound

Affectionate, gentle and even-tempered!

Blowfly

Can smell rotting carcasses up to one mile away

Blue Andalusian

Blue Andalusian chickens are a classic example used to teach students about genetics!

Blue Belly Lizard

This species can detach its tail to escape from predators

Blue Catfish

It's a strong fighter when caught on a fishing line

Blue Death Feigning Beetle

When threatened, blue death feigning beetles will pretend like they’re dead.

Blue Dragon Sea Slug

They inflict a painful, venomous sting

Blue Eyed Pleco

Can live safely with many types of fish.

Blue German Shepherd

The Blue German Shepherd is not actually blue but dark gray.

Blue Gray Gnatcatcher

Joy and happiness are the spiritual meaning of this bird.

Blue grosbeak

Blue grosbeak parents take off the head, legs and wings of an insect before feeding it to their baby.

Blue Iguana

Blue Jay

Blue jays rub ants on their feather to remove harmful acids

Blue Lacy Dog

Originated in Texas in the mid 1800s!

Blue Nose Pit Bull

Their noses are actually light bluish-gray.

Blue Picardy Spaniel

The Blue Picardy is also known as the Epagneul Bleu de Picardie in French

Blue Racer

Some blue racers have smooth scales that are solid electric blue while others are grayish or brownish.

Blue Shark

Blue sharks can have up to 135 pups at a time.

Blue Tanager (Blue-Grey Tanager)

They travel and forage in pairs or groups

Blue Tang

One of the most colorful members of the genus Acanthurus

Blue Tit

The blue tit can hang upside down from branches

Blue Whale

The largest animal on Earth

Blue-Ringed Octopus

The blue-ringed octopus produces some of the deadliest poison in the world

Bluefin Tuna

The bluefin is one of the largest fish in the world

Bluefish

Bluefish are known for their "bluefish blitzes," where they chase schools of small baitfish to the surface, creating a feeding frenzy visible from the shore.

Bluegill

The world record for longest bluegill is 15 inches.

Bluetick Coonhound

Has an uncanny knack for problem-solving!

Boas

Boas are considered primitive snakes and still have vestigial legs, called spurs.

Bobcat

About double the size of a domestic cat!

Bobolink

In spring, the male bobolink is the only North American bird who is dark below and light colored above. This makes identification easy.

Boelen’s python

A single hatchling can go for over $5,000 as a pet.

Boer Goat

Boerboel

Boggle

Boggles at animal rescues are often mistaken for pitbulls because they have a similar facial structure.

Boglen Terrier

Boglen terriers are also occasionally known as boggles.

Boiga

Bolivian Anaconda

This is a newly described species! In 2002, scientists realized they had a different species in Bolivia.

Bolognese Dog

From the northern Italian city of Bologna!

Bombardier Beetle

Spray a noxious solution from their abdomens

Bombay

Bred to look like a black panther!

Bonefish

Bonefish have migratory habits, moving from shallow waters to deeper waters during different times of the year.

Bongo

Long and heavy spiralled horns!

Bonito Fish

May eat squid or other small invertebrate ocean life

Bonnethead Shark

Bonnetheads are the only hammerhead sharks that use their pectoral fins to swim.

Bonobo

Shares 97% of the same DNA as humans!

Booby

Seabirds found across the South Pacific!

Boomslang

Boomslangs are primarily arboreal but sometimes come to the ground.

Booted Bantam

The feathers on the feet of tiny Booted Bantam chickens can reach up to six inches in length!

Borador

Boradors make excellent police dogs and are used often on search and rescue missions.

Border Collie

Highly intelligent and alert breed!

Border Collie Mix

Because the border collsky's parent breeds were hardworking dogs, mainly used to herd animals and pull sleds, they will need proper socialization to cope with new people.

Border Terrier

Small, rough-coated breed of terrier!

Bordoodle

Bordoodles are much quieter than other Doodles and require far less exercise.

Borkie

Most Borkies inherit the signature howl of their Beagle parent.

Bornean Orangutan

Known to use large leaves as umbrellas!

Borneo Elephant

The smallest species of elephant!

Boskimo

Boskimos are a cross between Boston terriers and American Eskimos

Boston Terrier

Friendly, lovable and very strong!

Bottlenose Dolphin

Stays in groups from 15 to 2,000 in number!'

Bouvier Des Flandres

A Bouvier cannot achieve a champion title in Belgium unless it has already won a prize as a working police or military dog.

Bowfin

The bowfin is a primitive fish that first evolved in the Jurassic

Bowhead Whale

Bowhead Whales can make hundreds of distinct songs they use to communicate with one another.

Box Jellyfish

Venomous marine animals

Box Tree Moth

Box Turtle

This reptile has an S-shaped neck allowing it to pull its entire head into its shell.

Box-Headed Blood Bee

N/A

Boxachi

A Boxachi’s size can vary, so you won’t know how big they will get unless you adopt an adult. However, 40 pounds is the maximum weight they can reach.

Boxador

Boxadors are extremely smart and catch onto backyard games very quickly!

Boxer Dog

Bright, energetic and playful!

Boxer Mix

If cared for properly, boxadors can live for 10 to 15 years.

Boxerdoodle

The Boxerdoodle has a strong hunting dog lineage.

Boxfish

Can release a toxin from its skin

Boxsky

Boxers were bred to be working war dogs, and their boxsky descendants still love to help out on ranches and other outdoor jobs.

Boxweiler

Boxweilers come in a variety of colors, but they usually feature the subtle brindle pattern that their boxer parents are so famous for.

Bracco Italiano

The Bracco Italiano is considered the oldest European pointer. It was a popular hunting dog during the Renaissance, being bred by both the Medici and Gonzaga families.

Brachiosaurus

Palentologists originally believed that brachiosaurus lived in the water, but they lived on land.

Brahma Chicken

Brahma chickens are huge and friendly, but one reportedly killed a man in Ireland!

Brahminy Blindsnake

These snakes have been introduced to all continents, except Antarctica!

Braque du Bourbonnais

This breed almost went extinct during the World Wars but was revived in the 1970s.

Braque Francais

The Braque Francais will not warn you of any potential threats but, instead, will try to befriend the stranger.

Brazilian Black Tarantula

They seem to move in slow motion.

Brazilian Terrier

Small body and tri-coloured coat!

Brazilian Treehopper

“Mild-Mannered Minimonsters”

Bredl’s Python

These snakes love to climb trees, and young snakes often hide high in the branches.

Briard

British Timber

Brittany

The breed was formerly known as the Brittany spaniel

Brontosaurus

Their necks had air pockets that kept them light and relatively easy to maneuver.

Bronze Whaler Shark

Bronze whaler sharks often hunt in large groups, herding schools of fish into bait balls and going on a feeding frenzy.

Bronze-winged Jacana

Fathers pick up their young and carry them under their wings

Brook Trout

The Brook Trout is actually part of the salmon family, making it not technically a trout.

Brookesia Micra

Brookesia micra can curl up and pretend to be a dead leaf if it’s threatened.

Brown Bear

A dominant predator in it's environment!

Brown Dog Tick

Can live its entire life indoors

Brown Headed Cowbird

Males are generally monogamous during mating season and will protect the female from other males. However, females tend to venture from their partners and mate with other males.