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Animals that Start with W

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Read below for information on 41 different animals that start with the letter W, from the wallaby to the wrasse fish. The most popular animal that starts with the letter W is the white tiger, a rare species that hasn’t been seen in the wild in over 50 years. The least popular W animal is the water vole. Water voles are the largest vole species in the United Kingdom. Fun facts about letter W name animals include:

  • Weasels are the smallest carnivorous mammal in the world
  • Wildebeest can migrate more than 1,000 miles annually
  • Walrus can grow to weight an astonishing 3,700lbs or more, making them the second largest ocean mammal that also comes ashore (the largest is the elephant seal)


Popular Animals starting with W

A White Rhinoceros
White Rhinoceros

The second largest animal on the land!

A Wolf
Wolf

Thought to date back more than 300,000 years!


Animals that Start with W

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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  • Amphibians that Start with W
  • Insects that Start with W
  • Other Invertebrates that Start with W

Mammals that Start with W

A Wallaby
Wallaby

There are roughly 30 different species!

A Walrus
Walrus

Inhabits the freezing waters of the Arctic Circle!

A Warthog
Warthog

Has two sets of tusks on it's face!

A Water Buffalo
Water Buffalo

Has been domesticated for thousands of years!

A Water Vole
Water Vole

The largest Vole species in the UK!

A Weasel
Weasel

The smallest carnivorous mammal in the world!

A Weimardoodle
Weimardoodle

This dog is also known as the Weimarpoo, the Weimaranerpoo, and the Weimaranerdoodle.

A Welsh Corgi
Welsh Corgi

There are two distinct breeds!

A Welsh Terrier
Welsh Terrier

The Welsh Terrier has the strength and tenacity to take on foxes and badgers.

A West Highland Terrier
West Highland Terrier

Most commonly white in colour!

A Western Gorilla
Western Gorilla

There are two sub-species!

A Western Lowland Gorilla
Western Lowland Gorilla

One of the great apes!

A Westiepoo
Westiepoo

This dog is known for cocking its head in a curious manner when listening to its owner.

A Wheaten Terrier
Wheaten Terrier

Originally bred as a farm dog, the Wheaten Terrier can be very protective of its domain.

A Whippet
Whippet

Quiet, gentle and restful dogs!

A White Rhinoceros
White Rhinoceros

The second largest animal on the land!

A White Tiger
White Tiger

None have been seen in the wild for 50 years!

A White-Faced Capuchin
White-Faced Capuchin

One of the world's most intelligent monkeys!

A Whoodle
Whoodle

Whoodles are good swimmers

A Wild Boar
Wild Boar

Males have a top tusk to sharpen the bottom one!

A Wildebeest
Wildebeest

Can trek more than 1,000 miles every year!

A Wire Fox Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier

The Wire Fox Terrier was bred from the now extinct Rough Coated Black and Tan Terrier to hunt down foxes.

A Wolf
Wolf

Thought to date back more than 300,000 years!

A Wolverine
Wolverine

Releases a strong smelling musk in defence!

A Wombat
Wombat

Spends most of the day underground!

A Woolly Mammoth
Woolly Mammoth

Tusks grew to 16ft long!

A Woolly Monkey
Woolly Monkey

Has a long, strong prehensile tail!

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Birds that Start with W

A Wandering Albatross
Wandering Albatross

Featured in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”

A Whooping Crane
Whooping Crane

This species is named after the loud whooping sound it makes

A Woodpecker
Woodpecker

There are 200 different species!

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Fish that Start with W

A Walleye Fish
Walleye Fish

Has great night vision

A Whale Shark
Whale Shark

The largest species of fish in the world!

A Wolf Eel
Wolf Eel

Wolf Eels may become tame and interact with human in areas where people frequently dive.

A Wolffish
Wolffish

The wolffish has impressive canines with a powerful bite force!

A Wrasse
Wrasse

There are more than 500 different species!

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Reptiles that Start with W

A Water Dragon
Water Dragon

Spends most of it's time in the trees!

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Amphibians that Start with W

A Wood Frog
Wood Frog

The wood frog lives the furthest north of any other North American amphibian including in the Arctic Circle.

A Wyoming Toad
Wyoming Toad

Releases poison from neck glands for defense!

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Insects that Start with W

A Wasp
Wasp

There are around 75,000 recognised species!

A Wolf Spider
Wolf Spider

Carnivorous arachnid that hunts its prey.

A Woodlouse
Woodlouse

Actually a crustacean, not an insect!

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Other Invertebrates that Start with W

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Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with W

  • Wallaby
  • Walleye Fish
  • Walrus
  • Wandering Albatross
  • Warthog
  • Wasp
  • Water Buffalo
  • Water Dragon
  • Water Vole
  • Weasel
  • Weimardoodle
  • Welsh Corgi
  • Welsh Terrier
  • West Highland Terrier
  • Western Gorilla
  • Western Lowland Gorilla
  • Westiepoo
  • Whale Shark
  • Wheaten Terrier
  • Whippet
  • White Rhinoceros
  • White Tiger
  • White-Faced Capuchin
  • Whoodle
  • Whooping Crane
  • Wild Boar
  • Wildebeest
  • Wire Fox Terrier
  • Wolf
  • Wolf Eel
  • Wolf Spider
  • Wolffish
  • Wolverine
  • Wombat
  • Wood Frog
  • Woodlouse
  • Woodpecker
  • Woolly Mammoth
  • Woolly Monkey
  • Wrasse
  • Wyoming Toad

Newest Animals that Start with the Letter W

Whe most recently added Animals that start with the letter W.

A Wheaten Terrier
Wheaten Terrier

Originally bred as a farm dog, the Wheaten Terrier can be very protective of its domain.

A Welsh Terrier
Welsh Terrier

The Welsh Terrier has the strength and tenacity to take on foxes and badgers.

A Wire Fox Terrier
Wire Fox Terrier

The Wire Fox Terrier was bred from the now extinct Rough Coated Black and Tan Terrier to hunt down foxes.

Animals that start with the letter W, including the Walrus & Wasp

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