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Animals that Start with I

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Read below for information on 16 different animals that start with the letter I, from ibis to indri. The most popular animal that starts with the letter I is the iguana, a common exotic pet. The least popular I animal is the Indian Star Tortoise, so named for the unique star patterns on its shell. Some fun facts about letter I name animals are:

  • Impalas can jump as high as 10 feet and run over 50 miles an hour
  • Indian palm squirrels are considered sacred in India and an invasive species in Australia
  • Often domesticated and previously used in battle, the wild Indian elephant population is estimated at only about 20,000 today.


Popular Animals starting with I

Immortal Jellyfish

Excellent hitchhiker on long-trip cargo ships

Irish WolfHound

Sweet-tempered, patient and thoughtful!


Animals that Start with I

We’ve broken down all of our animals into family groups. You’ll find mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and other invertebrates below!

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Mammals that Start with I

Ibis

Found in swamps, marshes and wetlands!

Ibizan Hound

Intelligent, active and engaging by nature!

Impala

Able to jump over 10 feet high

Indian Elephant

Found throughout south-east Asia!

Indian Palm Squirrel

Natively found in parts of India and Sri Lanka!

Indian Rhinoceros

Also known as the one-horned rhino!

Indochinese Tiger

Now thought to be extinct in China!

Indri

The largest species of Lemur!

Irish Doodle

Irish Doodles can be very active dogs, but they also love just hanging out with their family members in the house.

Irish Setter

Can live for up to 16 years!

Irish WolfHound

Sweet-tempered, patient and thoughtful!

Italian Greyhound

The Italian Greyhound is a miniature dog with a big motor and personality!

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Birds that Start with I

No animals found.

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Fish that Start with I

Immortal Jellyfish

Excellent hitchhiker on long-trip cargo ships

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Reptiles that Start with I

Iguana

Uses visual signals to communicate!

Indian Star Tortoise

Popular in the exotic pet trade!

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Amphibians that Start with I

No animals found.

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Insects that Start with I

Insects

There are an estimated 30 million species!

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Other Invertebrates that Start with I

Immortal Jellyfish

Excellent hitchhiker on long-trip cargo ships

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Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with I

  • Ibis
  • Ibizan Hound
  • Iguana
  • Immortal Jellyfish
  • Impala
  • Indian Elephant
  • Indian Palm Squirrel
  • Indian Rhinoceros
  • Indian Star Tortoise
  • Indochinese Tiger
  • Indri
  • Insects
  • Irish Doodle
  • Irish Setter
  • Irish WolfHound
  • Italian Greyhound

Newest Animals that Start with the Letter I

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

Irish Doodle

Irish Doodles can be very active dogs, but they also love just hanging out with their family members in the house.

Italian Greyhound

The Italian Greyhound is a miniature dog with a big motor and personality!

Immortal Jellyfish

Excellent hitchhiker on long-trip cargo ships

Animals that start with the letter I, including the Immortal Jellyfish & Indian Star Tortoise

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