Animals That Start with D

Updated: October 11, 2022
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Read below for information on 108 different animals that start with the letter D, from darwin’s frog to dwarf crocodile. The most popular animal that starts with D is The dodo, an extinct medium sized flightless bird first discovered in the 1590’s. The least popular is the desert tortoise. Some fun facts about D name animals include:

  • desert tortoise can go a whole year without drinking water
  • Donkey’s were first domesticated 5,000 years ago
  • Dragonflies are the world’s most accurate and deadly hunter, catching more than 95% of prey

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List of Animals That Start with D

Animals that Start with D

A Dachsador
Dachsador

This hybrid dog is also known as a Doxador or a Weinerdor.

A Dachshund
Dachshund

Fun and playful breed of small dog!

A Dachshund Mix
Dachshund Mix

This Dachshund mix is generally not suited for multi-pet homes because of their high prey drive.

A Daeodon
Daeodon

Scientists don't know whether daedon had scales, feathers, fur, or something else.

A Dalmadoodle
Dalmadoodle

Dalmatians were originally bred to run alongside carriages, and their dalmadoodle descendents have the same long legs and high energy.

A Dalmador
Dalmador

Dalmador breeding skyrocketed after the 16 release of the live-action 101 Dalmatians movie.

A Dalmatian
Dalmatian

Have an energetic and playful nature!

A Damselfish
Damselfish

Damselfish belong to the family Pomacentridae

A Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Dandie Dinmont Terrier

The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is the only breed recognized by the AKC that is named after a literary character.

A Danios
Danios

These fish make a popular choice for aquarium hobbyists due to their hardy nature.

A Dapple Dachshund
Dapple Dachshund

A Dapple Dachshund’s dappling pattern may be just one spot, or it may be numerous spots and splashes on their coat.

A Dark-Eyed Junco
Dark-Eyed Junco

They are called snowbirds because many subspecies reappear in the winter.

A Darkling Beetle
Darkling Beetle

Darkling Beetles have segmented antennae. Each one is divided into eleven segments.

A Darwin’s fox
Darwin’s fox

It’s not a “true fox.”

A Darwin’s Frog
Darwin’s Frog

Camouflages itself as a dead leaf!

A Daug
Daug

Because the Daug is so rare, they fetch a pretty penny. Dog lovers can pay up to $3,000 for one of these pups!

A De Brazza’s Monkey
De Brazza’s Monkey

They forage on plants and fruits and act as seed dispersers, helping their environment.

A De Kay’s Brown Snake
De Kay’s Brown Snake

They have specialized jaws for removing snails from shells.

A Death Adder
Death Adder

The Death Adder is more closely related to the Cobra than other Australian snakes.

A Death’s Head Cockroach
Death’s Head Cockroach

People buy Death's Head Cockroach nymphs and raise them as pets!

A Deathwatch Beetle
Deathwatch Beetle

The adult deathwatch beetle taps on the wood to find a mate.

A Decorator Crab
Decorator Crab

Recycle old decorations when they molt

A Deer
Deer

There are around 40 different species!

A Deer Head Chihuahua
Deer Head Chihuahua

The Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world.

A Deer Mouse
Deer Mouse

Roughly 60 different species of deer mice range from Canada to Central America!

A Deer Tick
Deer Tick

Commonly found on white-tailed deer

A Deinocheirus
Deinocheirus

Despite being bipedal, Deinocheirus had a large forearm

A Deinosuchus
Deinosuchus

Deinosuchus was probably the biggest crocodilian that ever lived

A Desert Ghost Ball Python
Desert Ghost Ball Python

Desert ghost ball pythons are even more beautiful when they're bred with another type like enchi ball pythons.

A Desert Kingsnake
Desert Kingsnake

The desert kingsnake rolls over and plays dead when it feels threatened.

A Desert Locust
Desert Locust

Solitary locusts are grey while gregarious locusts are yellow with stripes.

A Desert Rain Frog
Desert Rain Frog

The desert rain frog doesn't hop

A Desert Tortoise
Desert Tortoise

Lives in burrows underground!

A Desert Wolf
Desert Wolf

These tiny wolves prefer to cohabitate in pairs or groups of three (generally two males and a female).

A Desmostylus
Desmostylus

Desmostylus has no living descendant.

A Deutsche Bracke
Deutsche Bracke

Has long drop ears and a long narrow tail!

A Devil’s Coach Horse Beetle
Devil’s Coach Horse Beetle

The Devil’s coach horse beetle can emit a noxious substance to deter predators

A Dhole
Dhole

Only 2,000 left in the wild!

A Diamond Python
Diamond Python

These pythons live at higher altitudes and further south than any other python species.

A Diamondback Moth
Diamondback Moth

Adult males make high amplitude boing noise to attract females

A Dickcissel
Dickcissel

They have a unique call that they are named for.

A Dik-Dik
Dik-Dik

Dik-diks use a tar-like liquid from their eye glands to mark their territory!

A Dilophosaurus
Dilophosaurus

Dilophosaurus was the largest predatory dinosaur in North America during the Early Jurassic Epoch of the Jurassic Period.

A Dimetrodon
Dimetrodon

Dimetrodon was among the largest predators of the Early Permian Period.

A Diminutive Woodrat
Diminutive Woodrat

The presence of a Nelsonia tail in a tree indicates that these woodrats may be arboreal at times.

A Dingo
Dingo

Natively found on the Australian continent!

A Dinocrocuta
Dinocrocuta

Dinocrucuta had very strong jaws capable of crushing bones.

A Dinopithecus
Dinopithecus

The only species currently recognized of this ancient baboon is Dinopithecus ingens.

A Dinosaur Shrimp
Dinosaur Shrimp

These "shrimp" evolved to survive very harsh climates, which is one reason they have been able to live so long.

A Diplodocus
Diplodocus

Their long tales could have been used as a whip!

A Diprotodon
Diprotodon

Diprotodon was the largest marsupial that ever lived.

A Disco Clam
Disco Clam

Can spray acidic mucus at predators

A Discus
Discus

One of the only schooling Cichlids!

A Diving Bell Spider (Water Spider)
Diving Bell Spider (Water Spider)

Diving bell spiders can breathe underwater using an air bubble on their abdomen

A Diving Duck
Diving Duck

Diving ducks can forage for food at depths of over 40 feet and stay underwater for up to one minute.

A Doberman Pinscher
Doberman Pinscher

A gentle, loyal and loving breed!

A Dobsonfly
Dobsonfly

The dobsonfly spends up three years as a larva, and only a week as an adult.

A Dodo
Dodo

Native to the island of Mauritius!

A Doedicurus
Doedicurus

Deodicurus was one of the largest glyptodonts to have ever lived.

A Dog
Dog

First domesticated in South-East Asia!

A Dog Tick
Dog Tick

Dog ticks feed on dogs and other mammals

A Dogo Argentino
Dogo Argentino

Loyal and affectionate to their family!

A Dogue De Bordeaux
Dogue De Bordeaux

Extremely loyal and devoted to it's master!

A Dolphin
Dolphin

Can reach speeds of up to 25 mph!

A Donkey
Donkey

First domesticated 5,000 years ago!

A Dorgi
Dorgi

The Dorgi is one of the more popular mixed breed dogs.

A Dorkie
Dorkie

Dorkies are so laid-back they sometimes need extra incentive to exercise each day.

A Dorking Chicken
Dorking Chicken

They are docile birds, so do not mix them with dominant breeds like Cornish chickens and Old English Game.; otherwise, they will quickly fall to the bottom of the pecking order.

A Dormouse
Dormouse

Found in Europe, Africa and Asia!

A Double Doodle
Double Doodle

Exact origin unknown.

A Douc
Douc

When these monkeys want to mate, they wiggle their eyebrows.

A Doxiepoo
Doxiepoo

Doxiepoos are an unpredictable breed that can come in a variety of appearances and sizes.

A Doxle
Doxle

Doxles have long floppy ears

A Draco Volans Lizard
Draco Volans Lizard

Beneath the lizard’s “wings” are a pair of enlarged ribs for support.

A Dragon Eel
Dragon Eel

Dragon eels have double jaws and two sets of razor-sharp teeth

A Dragon Snake (Javan Tubercle Snake, Javan Mudsnake)
Dragon Snake (Javan Tubercle Snake, Javan Mudsnake)

Sport three rows of raised dorsal scales

A Dragonfish
Dragonfish

Dragonfish can emit red light from their eyes

A Dragonfly
Dragonfly

It's larvae are carnivorous!

A Drever
Drever

Uncommon outside of Europe!

A Dried Fruit Moth
Dried Fruit Moth

In the event of adverse environmental conditions, dried fruit moth larvae will become dormant and stop developing.

A Drum Fish
Drum Fish

The drum fish makes a croaking sound with its swimming bladder!

A Dubia Cockroach
Dubia Cockroach

The most popular species of feeder roach

A Duck
Duck

Rows of tiny plates line their teeth!

A Dugong
Dugong

Closely related to the Manatee!

A Dumeril’s Boa
Dumeril’s Boa

Some tribes believe that the snake's skin holds the souls of their ancestors.

A Dung Beetle
Dung Beetle

The dung beetle can push objects many times its own weight

A Dunker
Dunker

A friendly and relaxed dog!

A Dunkleosteus
Dunkleosteus

Dunkleosteus had a bite force strong enough to cut through pirey.

A Dunnock
Dunnock

Both male and female dunnocks can have multiple mates every breeding season

A Dusky Dolphin
Dusky Dolphin

Communicates using whistles, squeaks and clicks!

A Dusky Shark
Dusky Shark

The Dusky Shark sometimes eats trash discarded by humans.

A Dwarf Boa
Dwarf Boa

Some species can change color from dark to light, and back again.

A Dwarf Crocodile
Dwarf Crocodile

Digs burrows in river banks to rest!

A Dwarf Gourami
Dwarf Gourami

Dwarf gourami can live for over four years with proper care.

A Dwarf Hamster
Dwarf Hamster

dwarf hamsters love to explore at night.


A Dachshund
Dachshund

Fun and playful breed of small dog!

A Dolphin
Dolphin

Can reach speeds of up to 25 mph!

Newest Animals that Start with the Letter D

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

A Dried Fruit Moth
Dried Fruit Moth

In the event of adverse environmental conditions, dried fruit moth larvae will become dormant and stop developing.

A Deer Mouse
Deer Mouse

Roughly 60 different species of deer mice range from Canada to Central America!

A Dwarf Gourami
Dwarf Gourami

Dwarf gourami can live for over four years with proper care.

Animals that Start with D
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