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Read below for information on 47 different animals that start with the letter P, from pademelon to pygmy marmoset. The most popular animal that starts with the letter P is the panther, which is not actually a species in of itself, but a common name for members of the big cat family that includes leopards and jaguars. The least popular P animal is the pool frog, the least common amphibian in the United Kingdom. Interesting facts about letter P name animals include:

  • Puffer fish are the second most poisonous animal in the world
  • Platypuses are so unique looking the first specimen seen in Europe was believed to be fake
  • At 6-12 feet, pelicans have one of the largest wingspans of any bird


Popular Animals starting with P

Panther

Prefers to hunt at night than during the day!

Pointer

An independent, loyal and high energy breed!


Animals that Start with P

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 P

Mammals that Start with 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!

Patas Monkey

The fastest species of primate in the world!

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!

Pere Davids Deer

Has webbing between its toes, aiding in swimming!

Persian

Thought to have originated in the Middle East!

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

A small dog with a big, lively personality.

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

Pink Fairy Armadillo

The smallest known species of Armadillo

Platypus

One of the only mammals to lay eggs!

Pointer

An independent, loyal and high energy breed!

Polar Bear

Could be extinct within the next 30 years!

Pomapoo

Pomapoos like companionship and do not like being alone. They may do better in a home with other dogs.

Pomeranian

The ancestors of the Pomeranian were sled dogs.

Poodle

Intelligent, alert and active!

Porcupine

There are 30 different species worldwide!

Porpoise

Surprisingly, not a dolphin!

Possum

There are 69 species on the Australian continent!

Proboscis Monkey

Natively found on the island of Borneo!

Pug

Fun and sociable, yet stubborn!

Puma

Has longer back legs than front legs!

Pygmy Hippopotamus

Spends more time on land than in water!

Pygmy Marmoset

The smallest species of monkey in the world!

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Birds that Start with P

Parrot

Can live for up to 100 years!

Peacock

Most commonly found on the Indian mainland!

Pelican

Can have a wingspan of up to 3 meters!

Penguin

Spends 75% of it's time hunting for food!

Peregrine Falcon

Fastest animal on Earth

Pigeon

They can find their way back to their nests from up to 1300 miles away.

Pileated Woodpecker

Pairs establish territories and remain all year

Puffin

Can remain in the water for up to 2 minutes!

Purple Finch

The intensity of the plumage can change based on what the bird eats

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Fish that Start with P

Paddlefish

Paddlefish have existed since the Cretaceous Period

Pike Fish

Apex freshwater predators with fearsome teeth!

Piranha

Generally found in fast-flowing streams!

Pufferfish

The second most poisonous creature in the world!

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Reptiles that Start with P

No animals found.

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Amphibians that Start with P

Poison Dart Frog

Inhabits the jungles of Central and South America!

Pool Frog

The rarest amphibian in the UK!

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Insects that Start with P

Pond Skater

There are 500 different species!

Purple Emperor Butterfly

Inhabits deciduous forests!

Puss Moth

Caterpillars squirt formic acid!

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Other Invertebrates that Start with P

Prawn

Closely related to crabs and lobsters!

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Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with P

  • Paddlefish
  • Pademelon
  • Pangolin
  • Panther
  • Parrot
  • Patas Monkey
  • Peacock
  • Peekapoo
  • Pekingese
  • Pelican
  • Penguin
  • Pere Davids Deer
  • Peregrine Falcon
  • Persian
  • Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
  • Pheasant
  • Pied Tamarin
  • Pig
  • Pigeon
  • Pika
  • Pike Fish
  • Pileated Woodpecker
  • Pink Fairy Armadillo
  • Piranha
  • Platypus
  • Pointer
  • Poison Dart Frog
  • Polar Bear
  • Pomapoo
  • Pomeranian
  • Pond Skater
  • Poodle
  • Pool Frog
  • Porcupine
  • Porpoise
  • Possum
  • Prawn
  • Proboscis Monkey
  • Pufferfish
  • Puffin
  • Pug
  • Puma
  • Purple Emperor Butterfly
  • Purple Finch
  • Puss Moth
  • Pygmy Hippopotamus
  • Pygmy Marmoset

Newest Animals that Start with the Letter P

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

Peekapoo

Peekapoos were first bred in the 1950’s, making them one of the first designer dog breeds.

Pomeranian

The ancestors of the Pomeranian were sled dogs.

Pomapoo

Pomapoos like companionship and do not like being alone. They may do better in a home with other dogs.

Animals that start with the letter P, including the Pangolin & Panther

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