Read below for information on 0 different animals that start with the letter P, from pademelon to pygmy marmoset. The most popular animal that starts with the letter P is the panther, which is not actually a species in of itself, but a common name for members of the big cat family that includes leopards and jaguars. The least popular P animal is the pool frog, the least common amphibian in the United Kingdom. Interesting facts about letter P name animals include:
- Puffer fish are the second most poisonous animal in the world
- Platypuses are so unique looking the first specimen seen in Europe was believed to be fake
- At 6-12 feet, pelicans have one of the largest wingspans of any bird
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Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with P
- Pachycephalosaurus
- Pacific Coast Tick
- Pacific Sleeper Shark
- Pacific Spaghetti Eel
- Paddlefish
- Pademelon
- Painted Bunting
- Painted Turtle
- Palaeoloxodon namadicus
- Palaeophis
- Paleoparadoxia
- Palm Rat
- Palo Verde Beetle
- Panda Pied Ball Python
- Pangolin
- Panther
- Panthera atrox (American Lion)
- Papillon
- Papillon Mix
- Paradise Flying Snake
- Parakeet
- Parasaurolophus
- Parrot
- Parrot Snake
- Parrotfish
- Parrotlet
- Parson Russell Terrier
- Parti Schnauzer
- Partridge
- Patagonian Cavy
- Patagonian Mara
- Patagotitan
- Patas Monkey
- Patterdale Terrier
- Pea Puffer
- Peacock
- Peacock Bass
- Peacock Butterfly
- Peacock Spider
- Peagle
- Peekapoo
- Pekingese
- Pelagornis
- Pelagornithidae
- Pelican
- Pelycosaurs
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Penguin
- Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach
- Peppered Moth
- Peppermint Angelfish
- Perch Fish
- Père David’s Deer
- Peregrine Falcon
- Peringuey’s Adder
- Perro De Presa Canario
- Persian
- Peruvian Guinea Pig
- Peruvian Inca Orchid
- Pesquet’s Parrot (Dracula Parrot)
- Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
- Petite Goldendoodle
- Pharaoh Hound
- Pheasant
- Pheasant-tailed Jacana
- Philippine Cobra
- Phoenix Chicken
- Phorusrhacos
- Phytosaurs
- Picardy Spaniel
- Pictus Catfish
- Piebald Dachshund
- Pied Ball Python
- Pied Tamarin
- Pied-Billed Grebe
- Pig
- Pig-Nosed Turtle
- Pigeon
- Pika
- Pike Fish
- Pileated Woodpecker
- Pinacate Beetle
- Pine Beetle
- Pine Marten
- Pine Siskin
- Pine Snake
- Pine Snake
- Pinfish
- Pink Bollworm
- Pink Fairy Armadillo
- Pink Salmon
- Pink Toed Tarantula
- Pink-Necked Green Pigeon
- Pipe Snake
- Pipefish
- Piranha
- Pit Bull
- Pit Viper
- Pitador
- Pitsky
- Plains Hognose Snake
- Platinum Arowana
- Platybelodon
- Platypus
- Plesiosaur
- Pliosaur
- Plott Hound Mix
- Plott Hounds
- Plymouth Rock Chicken
- Pocket Beagle
- Pocket Pitbull
- Podenco Canario
- Pointer
- Pointer Mix
- Poison Dart Frog
- Polacanthus
- Polar Bear
- Polecat
- Polish Chicken
- Polish Lowland Sheepdog
- Polish Tatra Sheepdog
- Polka Dot Stingray
- Pollock Fish
- Polyphemus Moth
- Pomapoo
- Pomchi
- Pomeagle
- Pomeranian
- Pomeranian Mix
- Pompano Fish
- Pomsky
- Pond Skater
- Poochon
- Poodle
- Poogle
- Pool Frog
- Porbeagle Shark
- Porcupine
- Porcupinefish
- Portuguese Podengo
- Possum
- Potato Beetle
- Potoo
- Potoroo
- Powderpost Beetle
- Prairie Chicken
- Prairie Dog
- Prairie Rattlesnake
- Prawn
- Prawns and Shrimp: Not Just Different Sizes, But Different Species
- Praying Mantis
- Proboscis Monkey
- Procoptodon
- Pronghorn
- Psittacosaurus
- Psittacosaurus
- Pteranodon
- Pterodactyl
- Pudelpointer
- Puertasaurus
- Puff Adder
- Pufferfish
- Puffin
- Pug
- Pug Mix
- Pugapoo
- Puggle
- Pugshire
- Puli
- Puma
- Pumi
- Pumpkin Patch Tarantula
- Purple Emperor Butterfly
- Purple Finch
- Purple Gallinule
- Purple Tarantula
- Purussaurus
- Puss Caterpillar
- Puss Moth
- Pygmy Hippopotamus
- Pygmy Marmoset (Finger Monkey)
- Pygmy python
- Pygmy Rattlesnake
- Pygmy Shark
- Pygora Goat
- Pyjama Shark
- Pyrador
- Pyredoodle
- Pyrenean Mastiff
- Pyrenean Shepherd
- Pyrosome
- Python
Animals that Start with P

Pachycephalosaurus
The Pachycephalosaurus' head was up to 30 times thicker and stronger than a human skull.

Pacific Coast Tick
Pacific Coast ticks can go without food for two to three years without dying.

Pacific Sleeper Shark
In 2015, a Pacific Sleeper Shark was filmed living underneath an active volcano near the Solomon Islands. This shark is able to survive in waters with very high temperatures and acidity!

Pacific Spaghetti Eel
They have excellent eyesight

Paddlefish
Paddlefish have existed since the Cretaceous Period

Pademelon
Inhabits the jungles of the far east!

Painted Bunting
They are one of the most colorful species of birds.

Painted Turtle
Male painted turtles have longer nails.

Palaeoloxodon namadicus
Palaeloxodon namadicus was the largest land mammal ever found

Palaeophis
This snake was as long as a school bus!

Paleoparadoxia
Scientists were able to determine that Paleoparadoxia was exclusively aquatic by comparing the rib cages of fossils to modern species of mammals like dugongs and polar bears.

Palm Rat
Domesticated house rats were bred in England during the 1920s, and one of these variations had a green-tinted fur.

Palo Verde Beetle
The palo verde beetle is one of the largest beetles in North America

Panda Pied Ball Python
The panda pied ball python morph is a combination of the piebald and black pastel traits.

Pangolin
Bad eyesight, but great sense of smell

Panther
Prefers to hunt at night than during the day!

Panthera atrox (American Lion)
Panthera atrox was about 25 percent larger than modern lions

Papillon
Originally called the Toy Spaniel, the Papillon is one of the oldest breeds in the toy group. They can be found in artwork dating back to the 16th century.

Papillon Mix
Fluffy, energetic lap dog

Paradise Flying Snake
Paradise Flying Snakes can glide over 100 yards!

Parakeet
Monk parakeets are the only parakeets that actually build nests. They’re also the only parakeets to nest in great colonies.

Parasaurolophus
The Parasaurolophus ran on its hindlegs at speeds of up to 30mph!

Parrot
Can live for up to 100 years!

Parrot Snake
The parrot snake shows off with bright green and bronze colors that cover its entire body.

Parrotfish
The parrotfish can change from female to male at some point in its life.

Parrotlet
Parrotlets aren't the world's tiniest parrot — that would be the pygmy parrot of Australasia.

Parson Russell Terrier
The root stock of the breed was a dog named Trump

Parti Schnauzer
Parti Schnauzers are great pest controllers. They were bred to catch rodents, so if you have a rat problem, they might be the pet for you.

Partridge
Long-lost civilizations have immortalized male partridges in art, depicting them as a symbol of fertility.

Patagonian Cavy
Patagonian cavies run anywhere from 18-45 mph!

Patagonian Mara
Patagonian maras mate for life, but raise their pups in large communal dens!

Patagotitan
The patagotitan's bones were hollow and air-filled.

Patas Monkey
The fastest species of primate in the world!

Patterdale Terrier
A Patterdale Terrier’s small body structure allows it to squeeze into fox burrows.

Peacock
Most commonly found on the Indian mainland!

Peacock Bass
Peacock bass is known for their aggressive behavior and predatory instincts, making them a challenging target for sport fishermen.

Peacock Butterfly
The eyespots on this butterfly’s wings deter predators from attacking.

Peacock Spider
They can jump up to 10 centimeters (40 times their body size) and see the full rainbow spectrum of light, including UV.

Peagle
Most Peagles love playing with children and can be very gentle and affectionate!

Peekapoo
Peekapoos were first bred in the 1950’s, making them one of the first designer dog breeds.

Pekingese
Thought to be over 2,000 years old!

Pelagornis
The Pelagornis is larger than the largest living bird today.

Pelagornithidae
The biggest members of the Pelagornithidae family were the largest flying birds known.

Pelican
Can have a wingspan of up to 3 meters!

Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a favorite breed of Queen Elizabeth II

Penguin
Spends 75% of it's time hunting for food!

Pennsylvania Wood Cockroach
Seeks out sources of light

Peppered Moth
Teachers in schools often use the evolution of the peppered moth as a good example of Darwin’s theory of natural selection.

Peppermint Angelfish
The peppermint angelfish was only first described in 1992.

Perch Fish
Some of the most delicious gamefish in the world

Père David’s Deer
Has webbing between its toes, aiding in swimming!

Peregrine Falcon
Fastest animal on Earth

Peringuey’s Adder
Peringuey's adders' eyes are nearly on the tops of their heads!

Perro De Presa Canario
The breed has feet like a cat, with rounded toes that are not too close together. His unique feet give him a distinctive, long, elastic stride.

Persian
Thought to have originated in the Middle East!

Peruvian Guinea Pig
The Peruvian guinea pig is well known for its long, soft tresses and edgy bangs.

Peruvian Inca Orchid
The Peruvian Inca Orchid is the national dog of Peru

Pesquet’s Parrot (Dracula Parrot)
It’s one of only three parrots with naked faces.

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
A small dog with a big, lively personality.

Petite Goldendoodle
Like their purebred parents, these dogs love the water!

Pharaoh Hound
The blushing dog of Malta.

Pheasant
Females lay between 8 and 12 eggs per clutch!

Pheasant-tailed Jacana
The pheasant-tailed jacana is the only species in its family that migrates long distances.

Philippine Cobra
Philippine cobra is a highly venomous species of spitting cobra.

Phoenix Chicken
These small chickens have tails that can be up to five feet long!

Phorusrhacos
It's a genus of terror birds

Picardy Spaniel
Picardy spaniels are one of the few working dogs that do well in apartments as long as they get their long walks every day.

Pictus Catfish
Pictus catfish are social fish that should be kept in groups of 4 or more

Piebald Dachshund
Hotdogs were originally called "Dachshund sausages" because they resembled the dachshund's wiener-like body!

Pied Tamarin
Only found in one area of Brazil!

Pied-Billed Grebe
Chicks stay on the parents' backs until they learn to swim

Pig
Thought to have been domesticated in 9,000 BC!

Pig-Nosed Turtle
Their family lineage dates back 140 million years

Pigeon
They can find their way back to their nests from up to 1300 miles away.

Pika
Found in mountainous regions and rocky areas

Pileated Woodpecker
Pairs establish territories and remain all year

Pinacate Beetle
Pinacate beetles do a headstand if they feel threatened

Pine Beetle
Female pine beetles can lay up to 75 eggs at once, and the males will stay with their mates for up to 3 weeks after fertilizing the eggs

Pine Marten
A pine marten can jump from tree to tree similar to a squirrel.

Pine Siskin
When foraging, pine siskins hang upside down to pick through the leaves and bark, collecting seeds from coniferous trees.

Pine Snake
Pine snakes bluff with the best, trying to scare you away.

Pinfish
Pinfish make loud croaking sounds during their spawning season.

Pink Fairy Armadillo
The smallest known species of Armadillo

Pink Salmon
The smallest of the North American salmon

Pink Toed Tarantula
Can jump short distances

Pink-Necked Green Pigeon
They make whistling and quacking noises

Pipe Snake
Some of these snakes flatten their neck and raise their heads to imitate cobras if they’re threatened.

Pipefish
The male pipefish has the ability to carry fertilized eggs with him

Piranha
Generally found in fast-flowing streams!

Pit Bull
It is a myth that pit bulls have locking jaws.

Pit Viper
Pit vipers's fangs fold up into their mouths when they don't need them.

Pitador
There are several names for this breed, including the Labrabull or the Pitador Retriever.

Pitsky
Most Pitskies will do best as the only pet in a home. They may become aggressive with other dogs (especially two unneutered male dogs) and could try to chase or catch small pets due to their higher prey drive.

Plains Hognose Snake
The plains hognose snake gets its name from the upturned end of its snout.

Platinum Arowana
The male broods the eggs and baby fish in his mouth.

Platypus
One of the only mammals to lay eggs!

Plesiosaur
Plesiosaur had a short tail and an extremely long neck

Pliosaur
Pliosaurs were the short-necked version of plesiosaurs.

Plott Hound Mix
While the Plott hound is the state dog of North Carolina, it is a very rare breed and not well-known in other states.

Plymouth Rock Chicken
Plymouth Rock hens have a calm and friendly nature. They usually get along with flock mates and will shy away from confrontation or disputes.

Pocket Beagle
Queen Elizabeth I of England once owned several Pocket Beagles!

Pocket Pitbull
The smaller size of the Pocket Pitbull made it better suited for fleeing game as compared to larger Foxhounds.

Podenco Canario
It has a peculiar bark that locals refer to as "the song of the rabbit".

Pointer
An independent, loyal and high energy breed!

Pointer Mix
One of the best things about owning a pointer pit is its low-maintenance requirements.

Poison Dart Frog
Inhabits the jungles of Central and South America!

Polacanthus
Spiky Herbavore that looks like "bowser"

Polar Bear
Could be extinct within the next 30 years!

Polecat
They can run at a speed of 15mph

Polish Chicken
The Polish chicken has a large, feathered crest supported by a round, bony prominence on the skull!

Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Despite having shaggy hair that covers its eyes, this dog is known for its watchful gaze when guarding a herd.

Polish Tatra Sheepdog
This gigantic breed is known for its guardian skills, but they are non-aggressive and always manage to stay calm towards people and animals.

Polka Dot Stingray
Can detect electrical fields from other creatures

Pollock Fish
Pollock is a nutritious fish, generally readily available for human consumption, and more sustainable and affordable than other whitefish species like hake or haddock.

Polyphemus Moth
The Polyphemus moth doesn’t and can't eat, except when it's a caterpillar!

Pomapoo
Pomapoos like companionship and do not like being alone. They may do better in a home with other dogs.

Pomchi
A deliberate cross like the Pomchi is commonly referred to as a designer dog

Pomeagle
Pomeagles are sweet and fun dogs that like to spend time exploring their environment.

Pomeranian
The ancestors of the Pomeranian were sled dogs.

Pomeranian Mix
Tiny dog breed with a huge personality

Pompano Fish
They are bottom-feeders

Pomsky
The howls and barks of a Pomsky can sound like singing

Pond Skater
There are 500 different species!

Poochon
The Poochon was first bred in Australia.

Poodle
Intelligent, alert and active!

Poogle
The Poogle is one of 40 different doodle dog breeds (poodle mixes).

Pool Frog
The rarest amphibian in the UK!

Porbeagle Shark
The porbeagle is one of the few sharks that jumps out of the water

Porcupine
There are 30 different species worldwide!

Porcupinefish
The Porcupinefish secrete a potent neurotoxin known as tetrodotoxin; this poison can kill both people and predators.

Portuguese Podengo
The Portuguese Podengo Pequeno is considered to be quite possibly the world’s smallest hunting dog.

Possum
There are 69 species on the Australian continent!

Potato Beetle
These beetles have a polygynandrous mating system where they choose multiple mates once breeding season starts.

Potoo
The potoo’s eyelids have slits that let them see even when their eyes are closed.

Potoroo
They can carry items with their tail.

Powderpost Beetle
Powderpost beetles prefer living in moist tree limbs, dead wood, and branches. They get into homes through infested joists, paneling, rafters, flooring, and finished wood products.

Prairie Chicken
They inflate their orange neck patches during their mating displays

Prairie Dog
Prairie dog “towns” can consists of hundreds of individuals

Prairie Rattlesnake
The striking distance of a prairie rattlesnake is 2/3rds the length of its body.

Praying Mantis
The mantis can turn its head 180 degrees.

Proboscis Monkey
Natively found on the island of Borneo!

Procoptodon
The largest variety of kangaroo to have ever been discovered.

Pronghorn
While pronghorns are the fastest runner of any Western Hemisphere land animal, they are not good jumpers.

Psittacosaurus
The Psittacosaurus dinosaurs had four limbs but were mostly bipedal.

Psittacosaurus
These parrot-headed dinosaurs had beaks and feather-like quills on their tails!

Pterodactyl
Pterodactyl is not technically a dinosaur. Although they lived during the same time as dinosaurs, they are classified as winged reptiles.

Pudelpointer
Like their poodle parent, Pudelpointers love to swim in pools!

Puertasaurus
"The ribcage of a Puertosaurus was as large as a school classroom!"

Puff Adder
This large snake is so-named because it will puff up its body to appear bigger than it is when directly threatened by a predator or person.

Pufferfish
The second most poisonous creature in the world!

Puffin
Can remain in the water for up to 2 minutes!

Pug
Fun and sociable, yet stubborn!

Pug Mix
The puggle is a heavy shedder, so to control any unwanted hair, owners must brush their pug mix at least twice a week.

Pugapoo
The pugapoo is the fusion of a pug and a poodle.

Puggle
These dogs are active and are often patient around children.

Pugshire
With their incredible desire to show affection, Pugshire make great lap dogs.

Puma
Has longer back legs than front legs!

Pumi
Pumik developed their loud bark to communicate with shepherds at long distances.

Pumpkin Patch Tarantula
They are considered dwarf tarantulas.

Purple Emperor Butterfly
Inhabits deciduous forests!

Purple Finch
The intensity of the plumage can change based on what the bird eats

Purple Gallinule
They build their nests on the water, anchoring it to nearby aquatic vegetation.

Purple Tarantula
Females live more than twice as long as males, up to 12 years old.

Purussaurus
Purussaurus had a bite force that is higher than that of any creature that has ever lived

Puss Moth
Caterpillars squirt formic acid!

Pygmy Hippopotamus
Spends more time on land than in water!

Pygmy Marmoset (Finger Monkey)
The smallest species of monkey in the world!

Pygmy python
These snakes have been seen traveling as group of 3-5.

Pygmy Rattlesnake
Pygmy rattlesnakes’ rattle is so small it can only be heard from about three feet away.

Pygmy Shark
Pygmy sharks underbelly glows to attract prey that swims beneath it.

Pygora Goat
The Pygora goat is exclusively bred for their fleece, and they produce three different kinds.

Pyjama Shark
Pyjama Sharks like to swim in shallow inshore waters.

Pyrador
Most popular as a companion pet!

Pyredoodle
Pyredoodles can have a thick double coat or a thinner single coat.

Pyrosome
They float with the current.

Python
Female pythons lay eggs and defend them until they hatch.
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Panther
Prefers to hunt at night than during the day!

Pointer
An independent, loyal and high energy breed!
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Pygmy Shark
Pygmy sharks underbelly glows to attract prey that swims beneath it.

Patagonian Cavy
Patagonian cavies run anywhere from 18-45 mph!

Pygmy Rattlesnake
Pygmy rattlesnakes’ rattle is so small it can only be heard from about three feet away.

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