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Animals that Start with M

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Read below for information on 46 different animals that start with the letter M, from macaroni penguins to mules. The most popular animal that starts with the letter M is the millipede, an invertebrate with 80 to 400 legs. The least popular M animal is the marsh frog, a bright green amphibian that lives throughout Europe. Some fun facts about letter M name animals are:

  • Markhor have curled horns and are one of the least common animals in the world, with only 2,500 believe to be left in the wild
  • Mice are one of the few species found on every continent on earth
  • Mountain lions, puma, cougars, and catamounts are the sames species and have no real natural predators


Popular Animals starting with M

Megalodon

The largest shark to ever live!

Maltese

Originally bred in Europe!


Animals that Start with M

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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  • Other Invertebrates that Start with M

Mammals that Start with M

Maine Coon

Folklore says it's half cat, half raccoon!

Malayan Civet

Also known as the Oriental Civet!

Malayan Tiger

Found in less-dense jungles!

Maltese

Originally bred in Europe!

Maltipoo

Maltipoos may have one of three different coat types depending on the specific genes they inherit from their parents. These include silky, curly, or wavy.

Manatee

Also known as the Sea Cow!

Mandrill

Distinctively coloured noses and rumps!

Maned Wolf

Despite its name, the Maned Wolf is not actually a wolf.

Markhor

Less than 2,500 left in the wild!

Marmot

A marmot spends 80% of its life below ground

Masked Palm Civet

Found throughout Asia, India and China!

Mastiff

Courageous, calm and affectionate!

Meerkat

One will stand on guard to watch for predators!

Mexican Free-Tailed Bat

Some colonies have millions of bats

Mink

The mink can swim up to 100 feet underwater.

Minke Whale

There are two recognised species!

Mole

Primarily hunts and feeds on Earthworms!

Mongoose

Range in size from just 1 to 3 foot!

Mongrel

Has characteristics of two or more breeds!

Monkey

There are around 260 known species!

Moorhen

Feeds on aquatic insects and water-spiders!

Moose

Renews it's enormous antlers every year!

Mountain Gorilla

Isolated populations found in the mountains!

Mountain Lion

Has no real natural predators!

Mouse

Found on every continent on Earth!

Mule

The offspring of a horse and donkey parents!

Muskrat

The muskrat can stay underwater up to 17 minutes at a time

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Birds that Start with M

Macaroni Penguin

Gather in colonies of up to 100,000 members!

Macaw

The largest species of parrot in the world!

Magellanic Penguin

Threatened by oil spills!

Magpie

They are found across Europe, Asia and Africa!

Mourning Dove

It is almost always the male who makes the famous sad sound, which is a wooing call

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Fish that Start with M

Manta Ray

Can grow up to 9m wide!

Megalodon

The largest shark to ever live!

Milkfish

Females lay up to 5 million eggs at one time in warm, shallow and salty waters

Molly

Known for their calm and peaceful nature!

Monkfish

Called "The Poor Man's Lobster!"

Moray Eel

Can grow to nearly 2 meters in length!

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Reptiles that Start with M

Monitor Lizard

Some species are thought to carry a weak venom!

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Amphibians that Start with M

Marine Toad

Produces a toxin used in arrow darts!

Marsh Frog

Has bright green skin!

Monte Iberia Eleuth

The smallest frog in the Northern Hemisphere!

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Insects that Start with M

Mayfly

There are 2,500 known species worldwide!

Monarch Butterfly

During migration, Monarch Butterflies may travel 250 or more miles each day.

Moth

There are 250,000 different species!

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Other Invertebrates that Start with M

Millipede

Some species have a poisonous bite!

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Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with M

  • Macaroni Penguin
  • Macaw
  • Magellanic Penguin
  • Magpie
  • Maine Coon
  • Malayan Civet
  • Malayan Tiger
  • Maltese
  • Maltipoo
  • Manatee
  • Mandrill
  • Maned Wolf
  • Manta Ray
  • Marine Toad
  • Markhor
  • Marmot
  • Marsh Frog
  • Masked Palm Civet
  • Mastiff
  • Mayfly
  • Meerkat
  • Megalodon
  • Mexican Free-Tailed Bat
  • Milkfish
  • Millipede
  • Mink
  • Minke Whale
  • Mole
  • Molly
  • Monarch Butterfly
  • Mongoose
  • Mongrel
  • Monitor Lizard
  • Monkey
  • Monkfish
  • Monte Iberia Eleuth
  • Moorhen
  • Moose
  • Moray Eel
  • Moth
  • Mountain Gorilla
  • Mountain Lion
  • Mourning Dove
  • Mouse
  • Mule
  • Muskrat

Newest Animals that Start with the Letter M

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

Maltipoo

Maltipoos may have one of three different coat types depending on the specific genes they inherit from their parents. These include silky, curly, or wavy.

Mourning Dove

It is almost always the male who makes the famous sad sound, which is a wooing call

Milkfish

Females lay up to 5 million eggs at one time in warm, shallow and salty waters

Animals that Start with M

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