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Read below for information on 67 different animals that start with the letter P, from pademelon to pygmy marmoset. The most popular animal that starts with the letter P is the panther, which is not actually a species in of itself, but a common name for members of the big cat family that includes leopards and jaguars. The least popular P animal is the pool frog, the least common amphibian in the United Kingdom. Interesting facts about letter P name animals include:
Puffer fish are the second most poisonous animal in the world
Platypuses are so unique looking the first specimen seen in Europe was believed to be fake
At 6-12 feet, pelicans have one of the largest wingspans of any bird
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Popular Animals starting with P
A Panther
Panther
Prefers to hunt at night than during the day!
A Pointer
Pointer
An independent, loyal and high energy breed!
Animals that Start with P
A Paddlefish
Paddlefish
Paddlefish have existed since the Cretaceous Period
A Pademelon
Pademelon
Inhabits the jungles of the far east!
A Painted Turtle
Painted Turtle
Male painted turtles have longer nails.
A Pangolin
Pangolin
Bad eyesight, but great sense of smell
A Panther
Panther
Prefers to hunt at night than during the day!
A Parrot
Parrot
Can live for up to 100 years!
A Parson Russell Terrier
Parson Russell Terrier
The root stock of the breed was a dog named Trump
A Patas Monkey
Patas Monkey
The fastest species of primate in the world!
A Patterdale Terrier
Patterdale Terrier
A Patterdale Terrier’s small body structure allows it to squeeze into fox burrows.
A Peacock
Peacock
Most commonly found on the Indian mainland!
A Peagle
Peagle
Peagles enjoy being the center of attention. This can make them a very entertaining breed to own.
A Peekapoo
Peekapoo
Peekapoos were first bred in the 1950’s, making them one of the first designer dog breeds.
A Pekingese
Pekingese
Thought to be over 2,000 years old!
A Pelican
Pelican
Can have a wingspan of up to 3 meters!
A Penguin
Penguin
Spends 75% of it’s time hunting for food!
A Pere Davids Deer
Pere Davids Deer
Has webbing between its toes, aiding in swimming!
A Peregrine Falcon
Peregrine Falcon
Fastest animal on Earth
A Persian
Persian
Thought to have originated in the Middle East!
A Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
A small dog with a big, lively personality.
A Petite Goldendoodle
Petite Goldendoodle
Like their purebred parents, these dogs love the water!
A Pheasant
Pheasant
Females lay between 8 and 12 eggs per clutch!
A Pied Tamarin
Pied Tamarin
Only found in one area of Brazil!
A Pig
Pig
Thought to have been domesticated in 9,000 BC!
A Pigeon
Pigeon
They can find their way back to their nests from up to 1300 miles away.
A Pika
Pika
Found in mountainous regions and rocky areas
A Pike Fish
Pike Fish
Apex freshwater predators with fearsome teeth!
A Pileated Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Pairs establish territories and remain all year
A Pink Fairy Armadillo
Pink Fairy Armadillo
The smallest known species of Armadillo
A Piranha
Piranha
Generally found in fast-flowing streams!
A Pitador
Pitador
There are several names for this breed, including the Labrabull or the Pitador Retriever.
A Pitsky
Pitsky
Most Pitskies will do best as the only pet in a home. They may become aggressive with other dogs (especially two unneutered male dogs) and could try to chase or catch small pets due to their higher prey drive.
A Platypus
Platypus
One of the only mammals to lay eggs!
A Pointer
Pointer
An independent, loyal and high energy breed!
A Poison Dart Frog
Poison Dart Frog
Inhabits the jungles of Central and South America!
A Polar Bear
Polar Bear
Could be extinct within the next 30 years!
A Pomapoo
Pomapoo
Pomapoos like companionship and do not like being alone. They may do better in a home with other dogs.
A Pomeagle
Pomeagle
Pomeagles are sweet and fun dogs that like to spend time exploring their environment.
A Pomeranian
Pomeranian
The ancestors of the Pomeranian were sled dogs.
A Pomsky
Pomsky
The howls and barks of a Pomsky can sound like singing
A Pond Skater
Pond Skater
There are 500 different species!
A Poochon
Poochon
The Poochon was first bred in Australia.
A Poodle
Poodle
Intelligent, alert and active!
A Poogle
Poogle
The Poogle is one of 40 different doodle dog breeds (poodle mixes).
A Pool Frog
Pool Frog
The rarest amphibian in the UK!
A Porcupine
Porcupine
There are 30 different species worldwide!
A Porpoise
Porpoise
Surprisingly, not a dolphin!
A Possum
Possum
There are 69 species on the Australian continent!
A Prairie Dog
Prairie Dog
Prairie dog “towns” can consists of hundreds of individuals
A Prairie Rattlesnake
Prairie Rattlesnake
The striking distance of a prairie rattlesnake is 2/3rds the length of its body.
A Prawn
Prawn
Closely related to crabs and lobsters!
A Proboscis Monkey
Proboscis Monkey
Natively found on the island of Borneo!
A Pronghorn
Pronghorn
While pronghorns are the fastest runner of any Western Hemisphere land animal, they are not good jumpers.
A Pudelpointer
Pudelpointer
Like their poodle parent, Pudelpointers love to swim in pools!
A Pufferfish
Pufferfish
The second most poisonous creature in the world!
A Puffin
Puffin
Can remain in the water for up to 2 minutes!
A Pug
Pug
Fun and sociable, yet stubborn!
A Pugapoo
Pugapoo
The pugapoo is the fusion of a pug and a poodle.
A Puggle
Puggle
These dogs are active and are often patient around children.
A Pugshire
Pugshire
With their incredible desire to show affection, Pugshire make great lap dogs.
A Puma
Puma
Has longer back legs than front legs!
A Purple Emperor Butterfly
Purple Emperor Butterfly
Inhabits deciduous forests!
A Purple Finch
Purple Finch
The intensity of the plumage can change based on what the bird eats
A Puss Moth
Puss Moth
Caterpillars squirt formic acid!
A Pygmy Hippopotamus
Pygmy Hippopotamus
Spends more time on land than in water!
A Pygmy Marmoset
Pygmy Marmoset
The smallest species of monkey in the world!
A Pyrador
Pyrador
Most popular as a companion pet
A Pyredoodle
Pyredoodle
Pyredoodles can have a thick double coat or a thinner single coat.
Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with P
Paddlefish
Pademelon
Painted Turtle
Pangolin
Panther
Parrot
Parson Russell Terrier
Patas Monkey
Patterdale Terrier
Peacock
Peagle
Peekapoo
Pekingese
Pelican
Penguin
Pere Davids Deer
Peregrine Falcon
Persian
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Petite Goldendoodle
Pheasant
Pied Tamarin
Pig
Pigeon
Pika
Pike Fish
Pileated Woodpecker
Pink Fairy Armadillo
Piranha
Pitador
Pitsky
Platypus
Pointer
Poison Dart Frog
Polar Bear
Pomapoo
Pomeagle
Pomeranian
Pomsky
Pond Skater
Poochon
Poodle
Poogle
Pool Frog
Porcupine
Porpoise
Possum
Prairie Dog
Prairie Rattlesnake
Prawn
Proboscis Monkey
Pronghorn
Pudelpointer
Pufferfish
Puffin
Pug
Pugapoo
Puggle
Pugshire
Puma
Purple Emperor Butterfly
Purple Finch
Puss Moth
Pygmy Hippopotamus
Pygmy Marmoset
Pyrador