Read below for information on 33 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
White Rhinoceros
The second largest animal on the land!
Wolf
Thought to date back more than 300,000 years!
Our Newest W Animals
Whe most recently added Animals that start with the letter W.
Walleye Fish
Has great night vision
Wandering Albatross
Featured in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”
Wolf Eel
Wolf Eels may become tame and interact with human in areas where people frequently dive.
Most Recently Updated W Animals
Whe most recently updated Animals that start with the letter W.
Wandering Albatross
Featured in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”
Whale Shark
The largest species of fish in the world!
Wildebeest
Can trek more than 1,000 miles every year!
All Animals that Start with W
Wallaby
There are roughly 30 different species!
Walleye Fish
Has great night vision
Walrus
Inhabits the freezing waters of the Arctic Circle!
Wandering Albatross
Featured in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”
Warthog
Has two sets of tusks on it's face!
Wasp
There are around 75,000 recognised species!
Water Buffalo
Has been domesticated for thousands of years!
Water Dragon
Spends most of it's time in the trees!
Water Vole
The largest Vole species in the UK!
Weasel
The smallest carnivorous mammal in the world!
Welsh Corgi: The Complete Pet Guide
There are two distinct breeds!
West Highland Terrier
Most commonly white in colour!
Western Gorilla
There are two sub-species!
Western Lowland Gorilla
One of the great apes!
Whale Shark
The largest species of fish in the world!
Whippet
Quiet, gentle and restful dogs!
White Rhinoceros
The second largest animal on the land!
White Tiger
None have been seen in the wild for 50 years!
White-Faced Capuchin
One of the world's most intelligent monkeys!
Wild Boar
Males have a top tusk to sharpen the bottom one!
Wildebeest
Can trek more than 1,000 miles every year!
Wolf
Thought to date back more than 300,000 years!
Wolf Eel
Wolf Eels may become tame and interact with human in areas where people frequently dive.
Wolf Spider
Carnivorous arachnid that hunts its prey.
Wolffish
The wolffish has impressive canines with a powerful bite force!
Wolverine
Releases a strong smelling musk in defence!
Wombat
Spends most of the day underground!
Woodlouse
Actually a crustacean, not an insect!
Woodpecker
There are 200 different species!
Woolly Mammoth
Tusks grew to 16ft long!
Woolly Monkey
Has a long, strong prehensile tail!
Wrasse
There are more than 500 different species!
Wyoming Toad
Releases poison from neck glands for defense!
Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with W
- Wallaby
- Walleye Fish
- Walrus
- Wandering Albatross
- Warthog
- Wasp
- Water Buffalo
- Water Dragon
- Water Vole
- Weasel
- Welsh Corgi: The Complete Pet Guide
- West Highland Terrier
- Western Gorilla
- Western Lowland Gorilla
- Whale Shark
- Whippet
- White Rhinoceros
- White Tiger
- White-Faced Capuchin
- Wild Boar
- Wildebeest
- Wolf
- Wolf Eel
- Wolf Spider
- Wolffish
- Wolverine
- Wombat
- Woodlouse
- Woodpecker
- Woolly Mammoth
- Woolly Monkey
- Wrasse
- Wyoming Toad
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