Read below for information on 32 different animals that start with the letter T, from the small tang fish to turkeys. The most popular animal that starts with the letter T is the tiger, the largest cat species in the world. The least popular T animal is the tropicbird, so named for its habitat in tropical cliffs. Interesting facts about letter T name animals include:
- Certain species of tortoises can live to be over 150 years old
- The tasmanian devil is only found on one island (Tasmania) in the world
- Weighing up to 1,400lbs, the tiger shark is the largest shark species in the world
Popular Animals starting with T

Siberian Tiger
Also known as the Amur tiger!

Siberian Husky
Is adequately warm in sub-zero temperatures!
Animals that Start with T
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 T

Taco Terrier
Taco terriers are known by a variety of names, including the Chitoxy Toy and the Chiwoxy.

Tapanuli Orang-utan
Inhabits an isolated mountain range in northwestern Sumatra!

Tapir
Most closely related to horses and rhinos!

Tarsier
Each eye weighs more than their whole brain!

Tasmanian Devil
Exclusively found on the island of Tasmania!

Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Often just called 'Teddies' by owners

Tenterfield Terrier
These terriers have quick minds and fast feet making them excellent for agility competitions.

Terrier
Terriers were once the greatest dogs in the world.

Tibetan Mastiff
Originally bred in the Himalayan mountains!

Tibetan Terrier
Tibetan terriers have round, flat, “snow shoe” feet that evolved to give them traction on snowy Himalayan paths

Tiffany
Eye colour intensifies with age!

Tiger
The largest feline in the world!

Toy Fox Terrier
Hunters still use the toy fox to go into a fox's den and flush the animal out.

Toy Poodle
The word poodle is derived from German, and it means to splash or puddle.

Tuatara
Only found on a few of New Zealand's islands!

Turkish Angora
A breed that originated in central Turkey!
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Birds that Start with T

Tawny Owl
The most widespread owl in Europe!

Toucan
There are more than 40 different species!

Tropicbird
Nests on tropical islands and cliffs!
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Fish that Start with T

Tang
Found around shallow coral reefs!

Tarpon
Its genus dates back to the Cretaceous period – 113 million years ago

Tetra
Native to the freshwater streams of South America!

Tiger Shark
The fourth biggest species of shark in the world!

Toadfish
Can be heard out of water

Tuna
The tuna has a sleek body that enables it to swim quickly through the water
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Reptiles that Start with T

Thorny Devil
Found only on mainland Australia!

Tortoise
Can live until they are more than 150 years old!
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Amphibians that Start with T

Tiger Salamander
Found across the North American wetlands!

Tree Frog
Found in warmer jungles and forests!
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Insects that Start with T

Termite
Their mounds can be up to 9 meters tall!
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Other Invertebrates that Start with T
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Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with T
- Taco Terrier
- Tamaskan
- Tang
- Tapanuli Orang-utan
- Tapir
- Tarpon
- Tarsier
- Tasmanian Devil
- Tawny Owl
- Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
- Tenterfield Terrier
- Termite
- Terrier
- Tetra
- Thorny Devil
- Tibetan Mastiff
- Tibetan Terrier
- Tiffany
- Tiger
- Tiger Salamander
- Tiger Shark
- Toadfish
- Tortoise
- Toucan
- Toy Fox Terrier
- Toy Poodle
- Tree Frog
- Tropicbird
- Tuatara
- Tuna
- Turkey
- Turkish Angora
Newest Animals that Start with the Letter T
The most recently added Animals that start with the letter T.

Taco Terrier
Taco terriers are known by a variety of names, including the Chitoxy Toy and the Chiwoxy.

Tenterfield Terrier
These terriers have quick minds and fast feet making them excellent for agility competitions.

Toy Fox Terrier
Hunters still use the toy fox to go into a fox's den and flush the animal out.

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