Read below for information on 45 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
Our Newest M Animals
The most recently added Animals that start with the letter M.
Mammals
The smallest mammal is around 1.6 inches long, while the longest is over 100 feet
Milkfish
Females lay up to 5 million eggs at one time in warm, shallow and salty waters
Marmot
A marmot spends 80% of its life below ground
Most Recently Updated M Animals
The most recently updated Animals that start with the letter M.
Monkfish
Called "The Poor Man's Lobster!"
Mountain Gorilla
Isolated populations found in the mountains!
Moth
There are 250,000 different species!
All Animals 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!
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!
Mammals
The smallest mammal is around 1.6 inches long, while the longest is over 100 feet
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.
Manta Ray
Can grow up to 9m wide!
Marine Toad
Produces a toxin used in arrow darts!
Markhor
Less than 2,500 left in the wild!
Marmot
A marmot spends 80% of its life below ground
Marsh Frog
Has bright green skin!
Masked Palm Civet
Found throughout Asia, India and China!
Mastiff
Courageous, calm and affectionate!
Mayfly
There are 2,500 known species worldwide!
Meerkat
One will stand on guard to watch for predators!
Megalodon
The largest shark to ever live!
Mexican Free-Tailed Bat
Some colonies have millions of bats
Milkfish
Females lay up to 5 million eggs at one time in warm, shallow and salty waters
Millipede
Some species have a poisonous bite!
Mink
The mink can swim up to 100 feet underwater.
Minke Whale
There are two recognised species!
Mole
Primarily hunts and feeds on Earthworms!
Molly
Known for their calm and peaceful nature!
Monarch Butterfly
During migration, Monarch Butterflies may travel 250 or more miles each day.
Mongoose
Range in size from just 1 to 3 foot!
Mongrel
Has characteristics of two or more breeds!
Monitor Lizard
Some species are thought to carry a weak venom!
Monkey
There are around 260 known species!
Monkfish
Called "The Poor Man's Lobster!"
Monte Iberia Eleuth
The smallest frog in the Northern Hemisphere!
Moorhen
Feeds on aquatic insects and water-spiders!
Moose
Renews it's enormous antlers every year!
Moray Eel
Can grow to nearly 2 meters in length!
Moth
There are 250,000 different species!
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
Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with M
- Macaroni Penguin
- Macaw
- Magellanic Penguin
- Magpie
- Maine Coon
- Malayan Civet
- Malayan Tiger
- Maltese
- Mammals
- 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
- Mouse
- Mule
- Muskrat
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