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Animals that Start with P

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Read below for information on 56 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

A Panther
Panther

Prefers to hunt at night than during the day!

A Pointer
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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  • Insects that Start with P
  • Other Invertebrates that Start with P

Mammals that Start with P

A Pademelon
Pademelon

Inhabits the jungles of the far east!

A Pangolin
Pangolin

Bad eyesight, but great sense of smell

A Panther
Panther

Prefers to hunt at night than during the day!

A Parson Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier

The root stock of the breed was a dog named Trump

A Patas Monkey
Patas Monkey

The fastest species of primate in the world!

A Patterdale Terrier
Patterdale Terrier

A Patterdale Terrier’s small body structure allows it to squeeze into fox burrows.

A Peekapoo
Peekapoo

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

A Pekingese
Pekingese

Thought to be over 2,000 years old!

A Pere Davids Deer
Pere Davids Deer

Has webbing between its toes, aiding in swimming!

A Persian
Persian

Thought to have originated in the Middle East!

A Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen

A small dog with a big, lively personality.

A Pheasant
Pheasant

Females lay between 8 and 12 eggs per clutch!

A Pied Tamarin
Pied Tamarin

Only found in one area of Brazil!

A Pig
Pig

Thought to have been domesticated in 9,000 BC!

A Pika
Pika

Found in mountainous regions and rocky areas

A Pink Fairy Armadillo
Pink Fairy Armadillo

The smallest known species of Armadillo

A Pitador
Pitador

There are several names for this breed, including the Labrabull or the Pitador Retriever.

A Platypus
Platypus

One of the only mammals to lay eggs!

A Pointer
Pointer

An independent, loyal and high energy breed!

A Polar Bear
Polar Bear

Could be extinct within the next 30 years!

A Pomapoo
Pomapoo

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

A Pomeranian
Pomeranian

The ancestors of the Pomeranian were sled dogs.

A Poochon
Poochon

The Poochon was first bred in Australia.

A Poodle
Poodle

Intelligent, alert and active!

A Poogle
Poogle

Generally, miniature poodles are the dog breed used in programs for producing Poogles.

A Porcupine
Porcupine

There are 30 different species worldwide!

A Porpoise
Porpoise

Surprisingly, not a dolphin!

A Possum
Possum

There are 69 species on the Australian continent!

A Proboscis Monkey
Proboscis Monkey

Natively found on the island of Borneo!

A Pug
Pug

Fun and sociable, yet stubborn!

A Pugapoo
Pugapoo

The pugapoo is the fusion of a pug and a poodle.

A Pugshire
Pugshire

With their incredible desire to show affection, Pugshire make great lap dogs.

A Puma
Puma

Has longer back legs than front legs!

A Pygmy Hippopotamus
Pygmy Hippopotamus

Spends more time on land than in water!

A Pygmy Marmoset
Pygmy Marmoset

The smallest species of monkey in the world!

A Pyrador
Pyrador

Most popular as a companion pet

A Pyredoodle
Pyredoodle

Pyredoodles can have a thick double coat or a thinner single coat.

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Birds that Start with P

A Parrot
Parrot

Can live for up to 100 years!

A Peacock
Peacock

Most commonly found on the Indian mainland!

A Pelican
Pelican

Can have a wingspan of up to 3 meters!

A Penguin
Penguin

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

A Peregrine Falcon
Peregrine Falcon

Fastest animal on Earth

A Pigeon
Pigeon

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

A Pileated Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker

Pairs establish territories and remain all year

A Puffin
Puffin

Can remain in the water for up to 2 minutes!

A Purple Finch
Purple Finch

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

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Fish that Start with P

A Paddlefish
Paddlefish

Paddlefish have existed since the Cretaceous Period

A Pike Fish
Pike Fish

Apex freshwater predators with fearsome teeth!

A Piranha
Piranha

Generally found in fast-flowing streams!

A Pufferfish
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

A Poison Dart Frog
Poison Dart Frog

Inhabits the jungles of Central and South America!

A Pool Frog
Pool Frog

The rarest amphibian in the UK!

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Insects that Start with P

A Pond Skater
Pond Skater

There are 500 different species!

A Purple Emperor Butterfly
Purple Emperor Butterfly

Inhabits deciduous forests!

A Puss Moth
Puss Moth

Caterpillars squirt formic acid!

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Other Invertebrates that Start with P

A Prawn
Prawn

Closely related to crabs and lobsters!

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Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with P

  • Paddlefish
  • Pademelon
  • Pangolin
  • Panther
  • Parrot
  • Parson Russell Terrier
  • Patas Monkey
  • Patterdale Terrier
  • 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
  • Pitador
  • Platypus
  • Pointer
  • Poison Dart Frog
  • Polar Bear
  • Pomapoo
  • Pomeranian
  • Pond Skater
  • Poochon
  • Poodle
  • Poogle
  • Pool Frog
  • Porcupine
  • Porpoise
  • Possum
  • Prawn
  • Proboscis Monkey
  • Pufferfish
  • Puffin
  • Pug
  • Pugapoo
  • Pugshire
  • Puma
  • Purple Emperor Butterfly
  • Purple Finch
  • Puss Moth
  • Pygmy Hippopotamus
  • Pygmy Marmoset
  • Pyrador
  • Pyredoodle

Newest Animals that Start with the Letter P

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

A Pugshire
Pugshire

With their incredible desire to show affection, Pugshire make great lap dogs.

A Pyrador
Pyrador

Most popular as a companion pet

A Parson Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier

The root stock of the breed was a dog named Trump

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

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