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Read below for information on 62 different animals that start with the letter M, from macaroni penguins to mules. The most popular animal that starts with the letter M is the millipede, an invertebrate with 80 to 400 legs. The least popular M animal is the marsh frog, a bright green amphibian that lives throughout Europe. Some fun facts about letter M name animals are:
Markhor have curled horns and are one of the least common animals in the world, with only 2,500 believe to be left in the wild
Mice are one of the few species found on every continent on earth
Mountain lions, puma, cougars, and catamounts are the same species and have no real natural predators
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Popular Animals starting with M
A Megalodon
Megalodon
The largest shark to ever live!
A Maltese
Maltese
Originally bred in Europe!
Animals that Start with M
A Macaroni Penguin
Macaroni Penguin
Gather in colonies of up to 100,000 members!
A Macaw
Macaw
The largest species of parrot in the world!
A Magellanic Penguin
Magellanic Penguin
Threatened by oil spills!
A Magpie
Magpie
They are found across Europe, Asia and Africa!
A Maine Coon
Maine Coon
Folklore says it’s half cat, half raccoon!
A Malayan Civet
Malayan Civet
Also known as the Oriental Civet!
A Malayan Tiger
Malayan Tiger
Found in less-dense jungles!
A Malteagle
Malteagle
Malteagles are one of the smallest beagle hybrids and love to follow their owners everywhere.
A Maltese
Maltese
Originally bred in Europe!
A Maltipoo
Maltipoo
Maltipoos may have one of three different coat types depending on the specific genes they inherit from their parents. These include silky, curly, or wavy.
A Manatee
Manatee
Also known as the Sea Cow!
A Manchester Terrier
Manchester Terrier
Fences are no match for Manchester terriers. They’re great escape artists!
A Mandrill
Mandrill
Distinctively coloured noses and rumps!
A Maned Wolf
Maned Wolf
Despite its name, the Maned Wolf is not actually a wolf.
A Manta Ray
Manta Ray
Can grow up to 9m wide!
A Marble Fox
Marble Fox
The marble fox is not a naturally occurring variant; it was created through artificial selection.
A Marine Iguana
Marine Iguana
Adult marine iguanas vary in size depending on the size of the island where they live.
A Marine Toad
Marine Toad
Produces a toxin used in arrow darts!
A Markhor
Markhor
Less than 2,500 left in the wild!
A Marmot
Marmot
A marmot spends 80% of its life below ground
A Marsh Frog
Marsh Frog
Has bright green skin!
A Masked Palm Civet
Masked Palm Civet
Found throughout Asia, India and China!
A Mastador
Mastador
The Mastador gets its enormous size from its Mastiff parent
A Mastiff
Mastiff
Courageous, calm and affectionate!
A Mayfly
Mayfly
There are 2,500 known species worldwide!
A Meagle
Meagle
The Meagle has an incredible sense of smell.
A Meerkat
Meerkat
One will stand on guard to watch for predators!
A Megalodon
Megalodon
The largest shark to ever live!
A Mexican Alligator Lizard
Mexican Alligator Lizard
Mexican alligator lizards shed their skin like snakes.
A Mexican Free-Tailed Bat
Mexican Free-Tailed Bat
Some colonies have millions of bats
A Milkfish
Milkfish
Females lay up to 5 million eggs at one time in warm, shallow and salty waters
A Millipede
Millipede
Some species have a poisonous bite!
A Mini Labradoodle
Mini Labradoodle
The first mini labradoodle was bred in the early 1990s – almost immediately after standard labradoodles became popular.
A Miniature Bull Terrier
Miniature Bull Terrier
This dog has a very happy-go-lucky temperament.
A Mink
Mink
The mink can swim up to 100 feet underwater.
A Minke Whale
Minke Whale
There are two recognised species!
A Mole
Mole
Primarily hunts and feeds on Earthworms!
A Molly
Molly
Known for their calm and peaceful nature!
A Monarch Butterfly
Monarch Butterfly
During migration, Monarch Butterflies may travel 250 or more miles each day.
A Mongoose
Mongoose
Range in size from just 1 to 3 foot!
A Mongrel
Mongrel
Has characteristics of two or more breeds!
A Monitor Lizard
Monitor Lizard
Some species are thought to carry a weak venom!
A Monkey
Monkey
There are around 260 known species!
A Monkfish
Monkfish
Called “The Poor Man’s Lobster!”
A Monte Iberia Eleuth
Monte Iberia Eleuth
The smallest frog in the Northern Hemisphere!
A Moorhen
Moorhen
Feeds on aquatic insects and water-spiders!
A Moose
Moose
Renews it’s enormous antlers every year!
A Moray Eel
Moray Eel
Can grow to nearly 2 meters in length!
A Morkie
Morkie
A Morkie puppy can weigh as little as 4 ounces.
A Moth
Moth
There are 250,000 different species!
A Mountain Bluebird
Mountain Bluebird
Depending on the time of the year, the mountain bird can live as far north as Alaska.
A Mountain Cur
Mountain Cur
A Mountain Feist
Mountain Feist
Mountain Feists were bred in the southern United States as a dog that could help with hunting small game.
A Mountain Gorilla
Mountain Gorilla
Isolated populations found in the mountains!
A Mountain Lion
Mountain Lion
Has no real natural predators!
A Mourning Dove
Mourning Dove
It is almost always the male who makes the famous sad sound, which is a wooing call
A Mouse
Mouse
Found on every continent on Earth!
A Mudpuppy
Mudpuppy
Mudpuppies never leave their larval stage. This is called neoteny.
A Mule
Mule
The offspring of a horse and donkey parents!
A Muskox
Muskox
Muskox have several physical characteristics that allow them to survive in the Arctic climate.
A Muskrat
Muskrat
The muskrat can stay underwater up to 17 minutes at a time
A Myna Bird
Myna Bird
For a nice price, the mynah bird makes a good pet.
Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with M
Macaroni Penguin
Macaw
Magellanic Penguin
Magpie
Maine Coon
Malayan Civet
Malayan Tiger
Malteagle
Maltese
Maltipoo
Manatee
Manchester Terrier
Mandrill
Maned Wolf
Manta Ray
Marble Fox
Marine Iguana
Marine Toad
Markhor
Marmot
Marsh Frog
Masked Palm Civet
Mastador
Mastiff
Mayfly
Meagle
Meerkat
Megalodon
Mexican Alligator Lizard
Mexican Free-Tailed Bat
Milkfish
Millipede
Mini Labradoodle
Miniature Bull Terrier
Mink
Minke Whale
Mole
Molly
Monarch Butterfly
Mongoose
Mongrel
Monitor Lizard
Monkey
Monkfish
Monte Iberia Eleuth
Moorhen
Moose
Moray Eel
Morkie
Moth
Mountain Bluebird
Mountain Cur
Mountain Feist
Mountain Gorilla
Mountain Lion
Mourning Dove
Mouse
Mudpuppy
Mule
Muskox
Muskrat
Myna Bird