Animals that Start with T

Read below for information on 79 different animals that start with the letter T, from the small tang fish to turkeys. The most popular animal that starts with the letter T is the tiger, the largest cat species in the world. The least popular T animal is the tropicbird, so named for its habitat in tropical cliffs. Interesting facts about letter T name animals include:

Certain species of tortoises can live to be over 150 years old
The tasmanian devil is only found on one island (Tasmania) in the world
Weighing up to 1,400lbs, the tiger shark is the largest shark species in the world

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Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with T

Animals that Start with T

Taco Terrier

Taco terriers are known by a variety of names, including the Chitoxy Toy and the Chiwoxy.

Taipan

The Most Venomous Snakes On Earth

Takin

The takin can leap some 6 feet through the air

Tamaskan

Tang

Found around shallow coral reefs!

Tapanuli Orang-utan

Inhabits an isolated mountain range in northwestern Sumatra!

Tapir

Most closely related to horses and rhinos!

Tarantula Hawk

Tarantula hawks are excellent pollinators, especially for milkweed.

Tarbosaurus

Tarbosaurus‘ name “bataar” is a mispelling of the Mongolian word “baatar,” which means “hero.”

Tarpon

Its genus dates back to the Cretaceous period – 113 million years ago

Tarsier

Each eye weighs more than their whole brain!

Tasmanian Devil

Exclusively found on the island of Tasmania!

Tasmanian Tiger

The Tasmanian tiger could open its mouth almost 90 degrees.

Tawny Owl

The most widespread owl in Europe!

Teddy Bear Hamster

The oldest recorded teddy bear hamster was six and a half.

Teddy Roosevelt Terrier

Often just called 'Teddies' by owners

Telescope Fish

Swallows food, much of it larger than them, whole

Tennessee Walking Horse

There's a national celebration of Tennessee Walkers each year

Tenterfield Terrier

These terriers have quick minds and fast feet making them excellent for agility competitions.

Termite

Their mounds can be up to 9 meters tall!

Terrier

Terriers were once the greatest dogs in the world.

Terror Bird

Tetra

Native to the freshwater streams of South America!

Texas Blind Snake

These snakes grow to just 11 inches long

Texas Coral Snake

Texas coral snakes have the second most powerful venom in the world

Texas Garter Snake

If you handle one of the snakes, it will defensively emit a foul-smelling musk that can get on your hands and other surfaces and permeate your home.

Texas Heeler

Though they are loyal to their family, these dogs can be shy around strangers.

Texas Indigo Snake

Texas Indigo Snakes are known for chasing down, overpowering, and eating rattlesnakes.

Texas Night Snake

The Texas night snake has vertical pupils to help it see better at night.

Texas Rat Snake

The Texas rat snake is one of the most common subspecies of the western rat snake in the wild.

Texas Spiny Lizard

They hold push-up competitions!

Thai Ridgeback

In their native Thailand, Thai Ridgebacks were used to hunt cobras.

Thorny Devil

Found only on mainland Australia!

Thresher Shark

Thresher Sharks have a distinctive, thresher-like tail.

Thrush

The American robin is called the robin because its red breast reminded European settlers of the robin back in the old country.

Thylacoleo

Scientists have speculated that its bite force was equivalent to that of a 551 pound lion!

Tibetan Fox

Tibetan foxes are not territorial and will share a hunting ground with other mated pairs.

Tibetan Mastiff

Originally bred in the Himalayan mountains!

Tibetan Spaniel

Originally bred to be a companion dog in Tibetan Buddhist lamaseries.

Tibetan Terrier

Tibetan terriers have round, flat, “snow shoe” feet that evolved to give them traction on snowy Himalayan paths

Tick

They inject hosts with a chemical that stops them from feeling the pain of the bite

Tiffany

Eye color intensifies with age!

Tiger

The largest feline in the world!

Tiger Beetle

The adult tiger beetle is one of the fastest land insects in the world

Tiger Moth

The bright colors of this moth are a signal to predators that it has a terrible taste.

Tiger Rattlesnake

These rattlesnakes have the smallest heads of any rattlesnake.

Tiger Salamander

Found across the North American wetlands!

Tiger Shark

The fourth biggest species of shark in the world!

Timber Rattlesnake (Canebrake Rattlesnake)

Timor python

Ironically, Timor pythons have never been found on the island of Timor.

Tire Track Eel

They like to burrow into aquarium sand.

Titanoboa

The Titanoboa was a massive, 42-foot-long boa constrictor that lives 58-60 million years ago.

Toadfish

Can be heard out of water

Tomato Hornworm

The tomato hornworm is a ferocious pest that can eat all parts of a plant, including the fruits.

Torkie

The Torkie has a soft silky coat

Tortoise

Can live until they are more than 150 years old!

Toucan

There are more than 40 different species!

Toy Fox Terrier

Hunters still use the toy fox to go into a fox's den and flush the animal out.

Toy Poodle

The word poodle is derived from German, and it means to splash or puddle.

Transylvanian Hound

The Transylvanian Hound is also known as the Erdelyi Kopo in Hungarian

Tree Frog

Found in warmer jungles and forests!

Tree Kangaroo

It’s the only macropod that lives in trees.

Tree Snake

Though this snake’s venomous bite isn’t harmful to adults, it can be dangerous to children

Tree swallow

The tree swallow can make more than a dozen distinct vocalizations

Treecreeper

Their tailfeathers help them maintain their balance on a tree trunk

Treeing Tennessee Brindle

Coarse baying cries during the hunt changes at the tree

Treeing Walker Coonhound

The breed has several distinctive vocalizations, such as a long, yodeling call when he is on the hunt, and a short repeating bark once he trees his prey. Whining is normal as he anticipates the hunt.