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Read below for information on 28 different animals that start with the letter D, from darwin’s frog to dwarf crocodile. The most popular animal that starts with D is The dodo, an extinct medium sized flightless bird first discovered in the 1590’s. The least popular is the desert tortoise. Some fun facts about D name animals include:

  • A desert tortoise can go a whole year without drinking water
  • Donkey’s were first domesticated 5,000 years ago
  • Dragonflies are the world’s most accurate and deadly hunter, catching more than 95% of prey


Popular Animals starting with D

Dolphin

Can reach speeds of up to 25 mph!

Dachshund

Fun and playful breed of small dog!


Animals that Start with D

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Mammals that Start with D

Dachshund

Fun and playful breed of small dog!

Dalmatian

Have an energetic and playful nature!

Deer

There are around 40 different species!

Deutsche Bracke

Has long drop ears and a long narrow tail!

Dhole

Only 2,000 left in the wild!

Dingo

Natively found on the Australian continent!

Doberman Pinscher

A gentle, loyal and loving breed!

Dog

First domesticated in South-East Asia!

Dogo Argentino

Loyal and affectionate to their family!

Dogue De Bordeaux

Extremely loyal and devoted to it's master!

Dolphin

Can reach speeds of up to 25 mph!

Donkey

First domesticated 5,000 years ago!

Dormouse

Found in Europe, Africa and Asia!

Drever

Uncommon outside of Europe!

Dugong

Closely related to the Manatee!

Dunker

A friendly and relaxed dog!

Dusky Dolphin

Communicates using whistles, squeaks and clicks!

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Birds that Start with D

Dodo

Native to the island of Mauritius!

Duck

Rows of tiny plates line their teeth!

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Fish that Start with D

Discus

One of the only schooling Cichlids!

Dragonfish

Dragonfish can emit red light from their eyes

Drum Fish

The drum fish makes a croaking sound with its swimming bladder!

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Reptiles that Start with D

Desert Tortoise

Lives in burrows underground!

Dwarf Crocodile

Digs burrows in river banks to rest!

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Amphibians that Start with D

Darwin’s Frog

Camouflages itself as a dead leaf!

Desert Rain Frog

The desert rain frog doesn't hop

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Insects that Start with D

Desert Locust

Solitary locusts are grey while gregarious locusts are yellow with stripes.

Dragonfly

It's larvae are carnivorous!

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Other Invertebrates that Start with D

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Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with D

  • Dachshund
  • Dalmatian
  • Darwin’s Frog
  • Deer
  • Desert Locust
  • Desert Rain Frog
  • Desert Tortoise
  • Deutsche Bracke
  • Dhole
  • Dingo
  • Discus
  • Doberman Pinscher
  • Dodo
  • Dog
  • Dogo Argentino
  • Dogue De Bordeaux
  • Dolphin
  • Donkey
  • Dormouse
  • Dragonfish
  • Dragonfly
  • Drever
  • Drum Fish
  • Duck
  • Dugong
  • Dunker
  • Dusky Dolphin
  • Dwarf Crocodile

Newest Animals that Start with the Letter D

The most recently added Animals that start with the letter D.

Desert Locust

Solitary locusts are grey while gregarious locusts are yellow with stripes.

Desert Rain Frog

The desert rain frog doesn't hop

Drum Fish

The drum fish makes a croaking sound with its swimming bladder!

Animals that Start with D

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