Read below for information on 69 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:
- A 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
- Dachsador
- Dachshund
- Daeodon
- Dalmadoodle
- Dalmador
- Dalmatian
- Danios
- Dapple Dachshund
- Dark-Eyed Junco
- Darwin’s fox
- Darwin’s Frog
- De Kay’s Brown Snake
- Death Adder
- Death’s Head Cockroach
- Deathwatch Beetle
- Deer
- Deer Head Chihuahua
- Deer Tick
- Desert Kingsnake
- Desert Locust
- Desert Rain Frog
- Desert Tortoise
- Deutsche Bracke
- Devils Coach Horse Beetle
- Devon Rex
- Dhole
- Diamond python
- Diamondback Moth
- Dik-Dik
- Dingo
- Dinopithecus
- Diplodocus
- Dire Wolf
- Discus
- Doberman Pinscher
- Dodo
- Dog
- Dog Tick
- Dogo Argentino
- Dogue De Bordeaux
- Dolphin
- Donkey
- Dorgi
- Dorkie
- Dormouse
- Double Doodle
- Douc
- Downy Woodpecker
- Doxiepoo
- Doxle
- Draco Volans Lizard
- Dragon Eel
- Dragonfish
- Dragonfly
- Dreadnoughtus
- Drever
- Drum Fish
- Dubia Cockroach
- Duck
- Dugong
- Dumeril’s Boa
- Dung Beetle
- Dunker
- Dunnock
- Dusky Dolphin
- Dusky Shark
- Dwarf Boa
- Dwarf Crocodile
- Dwarf Hamster
Animals that Start with D
Dachsador
This hybrid dog is also known as a Doxador or a Weinerdor.
Dachshund
Fun and playful breed of small dog!
Daeodon
Scientists don't know whether daedon had scales, feathers, fur, or something else.
Dalmadoodle
Dalmatians were originally bred to run alongside carriages, and their dalmadoodle descendents have the same long legs and high energy.
Dalmador
Dalmador breeding skyrocketed after the 16 release of the live-action 101 Dalmatians movie.
Dalmatian
Have an energetic and playful nature!
Danios
These fish make a popular choice for aquarium hobbyists due to their hardy nature.
Dapple Dachshund
A Dapple Dachshund’s dappling pattern may be just one spot, or it may be numerous spots and splashes on their coat.
Dark-Eyed Junco
They are called snowbirds because many subspecies reappear in the winter.
Darwin’s fox
It’s not a “true fox.”
Darwin’s Frog
Camouflages itself as a dead leaf!
De Kay’s Brown Snake
They have specialized jaws for removing snails from shells.
Death Adder
The Death Adder is more closely related to the Cobra than other Australian snakes.
Death’s Head Cockroach
People buy Death's Head Cockroach nymphs and raise them as pets!
Deathwatch Beetle
The adult deathwatch beetle taps on the wood to find a mate.
Deer
There are around 40 different species!
Deer Head Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world.
Deer Tick
Commonly found on white-tailed deer
Desert Kingsnake
The desert kingsnake rolls over and plays dead when it feels threatened.
Desert Locust
Solitary locusts are grey while gregarious locusts are yellow with stripes.
Desert Rain Frog
The desert rain frog doesn't hop
Desert Tortoise
Lives in burrows underground!
Deutsche Bracke
Has long drop ears and a long narrow tail!
Devils Coach Horse Beetle
The Devil’s coach horse beetle can emit a noxious substance to deter predators
Dhole
Only 2,000 left in the wild!
Diamond python
These pythons live at higher altitudes and further south than any other python species.
Diamondback Moth
Adult males make high amplitude boing noise to attract females
Dik-Dik
A dik-dik is named after a sound it makes when it is frightened
Dingo
Natively found on the Australian continent!
Dinopithecus
The only species currently recognized of this ancient baboon is Dinopithecus ingens.
Diplodocus
Their long tales could have been used as a whip!
Discus
One of the only schooling Cichlids!
Doberman Pinscher
A gentle, loyal and loving breed!
Dodo
Native to the island of Mauritius!
Dog
First domesticated in South-East Asia!
Dog Tick
Dog ticks feed on dogs and other mammals
Dogo Argentino
Loyal and affectionate to their family!
Dogue De Bordeaux
Extremely loyal and devoted to it's master!
Dolphin
Can reach speeds of up to 25 mph!
Donkey
First domesticated 5,000 years ago!
Dorgi
The Dorgi is one of the more popular mixed breed dogs.
Dorkie
Dorkies are so laid-back they sometimes need extra incentive to exercise each day.
Double Doodle
Exact origin unknown.
Douc
When these monkeys want to mate, they wiggle their eyebrows.
Doxiepoo
Doxiepoos are an unpredictable breed that can come in a variety of appearances and sizes.
Doxle
Doxles have long floppy ears
Draco Volans Lizard
Beneath the lizard’s “wings” are a pair of enlarged ribs for support.
Dragon Eel
Dragon eels have double jaws and two sets of razor-sharp teeth
Dragonfish
Dragonfish can emit red light from their eyes
Dragonfly
It's larvae are carnivorous!
Drever
Uncommon outside of Europe!
Drum Fish
The drum fish makes a croaking sound with its swimming bladder!
Dubia Cockroach
The most popular species of feeder roach
Duck
Rows of tiny plates line their teeth!
Dugong
Closely related to the Manatee!
Dumeril’s Boa
Some tribes believe that the snake's skin holds the souls of their ancestors.
Dung Beetle
The dung beetle can push objects many times its own weight
Dunker
A friendly and relaxed dog!
Dunnock
Both male and female dunnocks can have multiple mates every breeding season
Dusky Dolphin
Communicates using whistles, squeaks and clicks!
Dusky Shark
The Dusky Shark sometimes eats trash discarded by humans.
Dwarf Boa
Some species can change color from dark to light, and back again.
Dwarf Crocodile
Digs burrows in river banks to rest!
Dwarf Hamster
dwarf hamsters love to explore at night.
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De Kay’s Brown Snake
They have specialized jaws for removing snails from shells.
Dragon Eel
Dragon eels have double jaws and two sets of razor-sharp teeth
Dinopithecus
The only species currently recognized of this ancient baboon is Dinopithecus ingens.
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