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Mammals that start with the letter P

Pademelon
Inhabits the jungles of the far east!

Pangolin
Bad eyesight, but great sense of smell

Panther
Prefers to hunt at night than during the day!

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.

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

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!

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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

Pheasant
Females lay between 8 and 12 eggs per clutch!

Pied Tamarin
Only found in one area of Brazil!

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

Pika
Found in mountainous regions and rocky areas

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

Pink Fairy Armadillo
The smallest known species of Armadillo

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

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.

Platypus
One of the only mammals to lay eggs!

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.

Pointer
An independent, loyal and high energy breed!

Polar Bear
Could be extinct within the next 30 years!

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

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.

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

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).

Porcupine
There are 30 different species worldwide!

Possum
There are 69 species on the Australian continent!

Potoroo
They can carry items with their tail.

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

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.

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

Pug
Fun and sociable, yet stubborn!

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.

Pygmy Hippopotamus
Spends more time on land than in water!

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

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

Pyrador
Most popular as a companion pet!

Pyredoodle
Pyredoodles can have a thick double coat or a thinner single coat.
List of Mammals that start with the letter P
- Pademelon
- Pangolin
- Panther
- Papillon
- Parson Russell Terrier
- Patagonian Cavy
- Patagonian Mara
- Patas Monkey
- Patterdale Terrier
- Peagle
- Peekapoo
- Pekingese
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Père David’s Deer
- Perro De Presa Canario
- Persian
- Peruvian Inca Orchid
- Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
- Petite Goldendoodle
- Pheasant
- Pied Tamarin
- Pig
- Pika
- Pine Marten
- Pink Fairy Armadillo
- Pit Bull
- Pitador
- Pitsky
- Platypus
- Pocket Beagle
- Pocket Pitbull
- Pointer
- Polar Bear
- Polish Lowland Sheepdog
- Pomapoo
- Pomchi
- Pomeagle
- Pomeranian
- Pomsky
- Poochon
- Poodle
- Poogle
- Porcupine
- Possum
- Potoroo
- Prairie Dog
- Proboscis Monkey
- Procoptodon
- Pronghorn
- Pudelpointer
- Pug
- Pugapoo
- Puggle
- Pugshire
- Puma
- Pumi
- Pygmy Hippopotamus
- Pygmy Marmoset (Finger Monkey)
- Pygora Goat
- Pyrador
- Pyredoodle
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