Common animals that start with the letter M include the Macaque, Macaroni Penguin, Muskat, Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, Magellanic Penguin, Magpie, Mallard, Manatee, Mandarin Rat Snake, Mandrill, Marine Iguana, and Meerkat.
On the page below, you’ll find for information on 163 different animals that start with the letter M. The most popular animal that starts with the letter M is the millipede, an invertebrate with 80 to 400 legs. The least popular M animal is the marsh frog , a bright green amphibian that lives throughout Europe. Some fun facts about letter M name animals are:
Markhor have curled horns and are one of the least common animals in the world, with only 2,500 believe to be left in the wildMice are one of the few species found on every continent on earth Mountain lions , puma , cougars , and catamounts are the same species and have no real natural predatorsJump to any letter
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Gather in colonies of up to 100,000 members!
The largest species of parrot in the world!
The complicated story of how MacGillivray’s Warblers got their name involves three ornithologists, a physician and a compromise.
Machaeroides had large saber-teeth, much like the saber-toothed tiger.
Will travel up to 70 miles in a single day.
The Macrauchenia was a large mammal, at nearly ten feet in length, weighing about 2,299 pounds.
One of the largest types of cockroach
The Madagascar jacana is endangered due to habitat loss and illegal hunting.
Mopane worms (larva) only live for 3 - 4 days after evolving into an adult (madora), during which they mate and lay eggss
Threatened by oil spills!
Will only live in wet areas
They line their nests with fungi strands
They are found across Europe, Asia and Africa!
Magyarosaurus is the smallest sauropod dinosaur to have ever lived
It's called the rabbit of the ocean because it multiplies so quickly.
Maiasaura dinosaurs can grow to 31 feet long.
Folklore says it's half cat, half raccoon!
They are very needy dogs and can suffer from separation anxiety.
Also known as the Oriental Civet!
It's called the five-step snake because if a person is bitten, they can walk about five steps before dying.
Found in less-dense jungles!
The Malchi is not a purebred but a crossbreed and relatively new on the scene. That’s why they are not recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) or any other canine organization.
With an appropriate tail wind, the mallard can travel hundreds of miles a day
Malteagles are one of the smallest beagle hybrids and love to follow their owners everywhere.
Originally bred in Europe!
Low-shedding cute lap dog
Both parent breeds, the Maltese and Shih Tzu, once entertained royalty!
Maltipoms from the same litter may not look alike, favoring one parent over the other (Pomeranian or Maltese).
Maltipoos may have one of three different coat types depending on the specific genes they inherit from their parents. These include silky, curly, or wavy.
The black mamba is land-dwelling while the other three mamba species are tree-dwelling.
The Mamushi snake, which is also known as the Japanese moccasin or the Japanese pit viper, can grow to be over two feet long.
Named for an 18th century warship
Also known as the Sea Cow!
Fences are no match for Manchester terriers. They’re great escape artists!
"This docile snake is a popular and long-lived pet - though challenging to care for - with a lifespan of up to 21 years!"
Distinctively coloured noses and rumps!
Despite its name, the Maned Wolf is not actually a wolf.
Mangrove snakes have small fangs that are more like enlarged teeth at the back of their jaw.
Tagging studies have found that once adults establish a habitat they typically remain there for long periods. In fact, they found that these fish can stay in one area for up to 4 years.
Some of the smallest and most brightly colored frogs in the world
The marabou stork does not have a voice box.
Marans chickens produce some of the darkest, chocolate-brown eggs in the world!
The marble fox is not a naturally occurring variant; it was created through artificial selection.
Margays are one of the world’s most highly adapted cat species for climbing trees!
Adult marine iguanas vary in size depending on the size of the island where they live.
Produces a toxin used in arrow darts!
The markhor drools a foamy substance after chewing its cud, which the local people use for extracting snake poison.
A marmot spends 80% of its life below ground
They do not fall completely asleep during hibernation but wake up from time to time during the winter to walk around.
Masiakasaurus had dentition adapted to catching fast-moving prey.
All masked angelfish are female until sometime after sexual maturity, at which point some become male.
Found throughout Asia, India and China!
The name “Massasauga” comes from the Chippewa language, meaning “Great River Mouth”.
The Mastador gets its enormous size from its Mastiff parent.
Courageous, calm and affectionate!
Don't let the boxmas's intimidating appearance and size fool you; they are actually gentle giants with even temperaments.
Mauzers tend to bond with a specific person in the home and will follow them like a shadow.
May Beetles are also known as June Bugs Because they’re more active during the month of June
Mayan cichlids live longer in captivity than they do in the wild.
The Meagle has an incredible sense of smell.
In 1968, the mealworm beetle traveled to space and circled the moon on the Soviet mission Zond 5.
They have a symbiotic relationship with ants.
One will stand on guard to watch for predators!
Some people believe that Megalania still exists in remote areas, although those beliefs have never been validated with evidence.
The largest shark to ever live!
Swims with its mouth open to capture prey
Mageneura was the largest insect that has ever lived. However, it wasn't the heaviest
Megatherium probably used its lips more than its tongue when feeling for choice leaves in the treetops.
The Meiolania had a massive head that it was unable to put fully inside its shell.
The Mekong giant catfish is the largest purely freshwater fish in the world
They line their nests with their feathers
Mexican alligator lizards shed their skin like snakes.
A subspecies of the common kingsnake
The northern crested caracara mates for life with its partner
Mexican fireleg tarantulas have bright reddish-orange legs.
Some colonies have millions of bats
They can break off part of their tail, but it will not grow back.
They're also called horseshoe rattlesnakes thanks to the shape of their markings.
They can be trained to use the litter box like a cat!
Females lay up to 5 million eggs at one time in warm, shallow and salty waters
Some species have a poisonous bite!
The first mini labradoodle was bred in the early 1990s - almost immediately after standard labradoodles became popular.
One of the cutest and most popular rabbits
This dog has a very happy-go-lucky temperament.
The Miniature Husky has a double coat that it sheds twice annually. Also, some people confuse them with Alaskan Klee Kai, which have similar blue eyes.
Stable rodents were kept in check by using it as a barnyard ratter.
The mink can swim up to 100 feet underwater.
There are two recognised species!
The Mississippi kite tends to form a monogamous pair bond for life
Mockingbirds are incredible mimics that can learn hundreds of songs!
The Modern Game chicken is a lanky bird with legs that go for days!
The mojarra's protruding mouth allows it to sift along the seabed for food
Instead of the typically banded or ‘alien head’ patterning of most ball python morphs, the Mojave morph’s patterning is characterized by lots of large, circular splotches with small, dark brown dots in their centers.
"The Mojave rattlesnake is the most venomous rattlesnake in the world."
The ocean sunfish is the biggest bony fish in the world
Primarily hunts and feeds on Earthworms!
They eat jellyfish tentacles
Adult Mole crickets may fly as far as 5 miles during mating season and are active most of the year.
“The mole snake can reach a length of 6.8 feet”
Most molluscs have more than one heart
Known for their calm and peaceful nature!
During migration, Monarch Butterflies may travel 250 or more miles each day.
Range in size from just 1 to 3 foot!
Has characteristics of two or more breeds!
Some species are thought to carry a weak venom!
There are around 260 known species!
Called the poor man's lobster!
The monocled cobra is responsible for the highest fatality rate of any snake in all of Thailand.
The smallest frog in the Northern Hemisphere!
Moon Jellies are bioluminescent, so they glow in the dark! They can also de-age!
Moonglow boas are the result of mixing three genetic traits.
Feeds on aquatic insects and water-spiders!
Renews it's enormous antlers every year!
Sometimes, groupers invite moray eels to help them hunt!
A Morkie puppy can weigh as little as 4 ounces.
Collectors prize them for their bright wings
The Mosasaurus was much longer than the fearsome Tyrannosaur rex.
This Molosser-type dog is the Russian cousin of St. Bernard.
Only the female mosquito actually sucks blood
There are 250,000 different species!
The beaver that is not a beaver
Depending on the time of the year, the mountain bird can live as far north as Alaska.
Mountain Feists were bred in the southern United States as a dog that could help with hunting small game.
Isolated populations found in the mountains!
Has no real natural predators!
It is almost always the male who makes the famous sad sound, which is a wooing call
The Mourning Warbler was named for its gray head, which resembles a mourning veil!
Found on every continent on Earth!
The female mouse spider is rarely seen because they don't leave their burrows.
Tiny hooved creature that looks like a cross between a mouse and a miniature deer
Mozambique Spitting Cobra is one of Africa's most dangerous snakes.
Mud snakes can lay over 100 eggs at a single time!
Mudi dogs have a reputation for being able to control a herd of 500 sheep.
Mudpuppies never leave their larval stage. This is called neoteny.
The offspring of a horse and donkey parents!
Mule deer can run up to 45 miles per hour.
The Striped Mullet is one of the best-known and most easily identified species, with black horizontal stripes along its body.
The muntjac is the smallest type of deer in the world
Unlike most duck species, the Muscovy is silent and only makes noise when excited or threatened.
The glands of a musk deer can sell for up to $45,000 on the black market.
In 1949, a Muskellunge set a world record by weighing 68 pounds and 8 ounces in Wisconsin.
Muskox have several physical characteristics that allow them to survive in the Arctic climate.
The muskrat can stay underwater up to 17 minutes at a time
Mussurana snakes help keep rodents from overrunning farms.
Muttaburrasaurus is named after the town of Muttaburra in central Queensland.
They stood about 26 feet tall and weighed more than 3 tons, as heavy as today's African forest elephants.
Many people believe the hill myna bird is better at mimicking humans than a parrot!
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Originally bred in Europe!
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Marans chickens produce some of the darkest, chocolate-brown eggs in the world!
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