Read below for information on different animals that start with the letter I, from ibis to indri. The most popular animal that starts with the letter I is the iguana, a common exotic pet. The least popular I animal is the Indian Star Tortoise, so named for the unique star patterns on its shell. Some fun facts about letter I name animals are:
- Impalas can jump as high as 10 feet and run over 50 miles an hour
- Indian palm squirrels are considered sacred in India and an invasive species in Australia
- Often domesticated and previously used in battle, the wild Indian elephant population is estimated at only about 20,000 today.