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
White Rhinoceros
The second largest animal on the land!
Wolf
Thought to date back more than 300,000 years!
Animals that Start with W
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Mammals that Start with W
Wallaby
There are roughly 30 different species!
Walrus
Inhabits the freezing waters of the Arctic Circle!
Warthog
Has two sets of tusks on it's face!
Water Buffalo
Has been domesticated for thousands of years!
Water Vole
The largest Vole species in the UK!
Weasel
The smallest carnivorous mammal in the world!
Weimardoodle
This dog is also known as the Weimarpoo, the Weimaranerpoo, and the Weimaranerdoodle.
Welsh Corgi
There are two distinct breeds!
Welsh Terrier
The Welsh Terrier has the strength and tenacity to take on foxes and badgers.
West Highland Terrier
Most commonly white in colour!
Western Gorilla
There are two sub-species!
Western Lowland Gorilla
One of the great apes!
Westiepoo
This dog is known for cocking its head in a curious manner when listening to its owner.
Wheaten Terrier
Originally bred as a farm dog, the Wheaten Terrier can be very protective of its domain.
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!
Whoodle
Whoodles are good swimmers
Wild Boar
Males have a top tusk to sharpen the bottom one!
Wildebeest
Can trek more than 1,000 miles every year!
Wire Fox Terrier
The Wire Fox Terrier was bred from the now extinct Rough Coated Black and Tan Terrier to hunt down foxes.
Wolf
Thought to date back more than 300,000 years!
Wolverine
Releases a strong smelling musk in defence!
Wombat
Spends most of the day underground!
Woolly Mammoth
Tusks grew to 16ft long!
Woolly Monkey
Has a long, strong prehensile tail!
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Birds that Start with W
Wandering Albatross
Featured in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”
Whooping Crane
This species is named after the loud whooping sound it makes
Woodpecker
There are 200 different species!
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Fish that Start with W
Walleye Fish
Has great night vision
Whale Shark
The largest species of fish in the world!
Wolf Eel
Wolf Eels may become tame and interact with human in areas where people frequently dive.
Wolffish
The wolffish has impressive canines with a powerful bite force!
Wrasse
There are more than 500 different species!
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Reptiles that Start with W
Water Dragon
Spends most of it's time in the trees!
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Amphibians that Start with W
Wood Frog
The wood frog lives the furthest north of any other North American amphibian including in the Arctic Circle.
Wyoming Toad
Releases poison from neck glands for defense!
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Insects that Start with W
Wasp
There are around 75,000 recognised species!
Wolf Spider
Carnivorous arachnid that hunts its prey.
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.
Wheaten Terrier
Originally bred as a farm dog, the Wheaten Terrier can be very protective of its domain.
Welsh Terrier
The Welsh Terrier has the strength and tenacity to take on foxes and badgers.
Wire Fox Terrier
The Wire Fox Terrier was bred from the now extinct Rough Coated Black and Tan Terrier to hunt down foxes.
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