Animals are an integral part of our world, fascinating us with their diversity, behavior, and habitats. For those exploring the alphabet to learn more about nature’s creatures, today we delve into animal names that start with the letter “D”. This list is perfect for educators, students, and trivia enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking for mammals, birds, insects, or aquatic creatures, our curated list offers 100% unique and verified entries. Keep reading to discover some of nature’s most captivating species!
Animals
- Dingo
- Deer
- Dhole
- Desert Kangaroo Rat
- Dormouse
- Dik-Dik
- Dusky Dolphin
- Desert Hedgehog
- Dugong
- Desert Mouse
- Dusky Pademelon
- Desert Woodrat
- De Brazza’s Monkey
- Dingiso
- Dusky Leaf Monkey
- Damaraland Mole Rat
- Darwin’s Fox
- Dark Kangaroo Mouse
- Drywood Bat
- Dorcas Gazelle
- Dusky Antechinus
- Desert Cottontail
- Dominica Bat
- Desert Shrew
- Darwin’s Hare
- Dusky Rat
- Desert Chipmunk
- Desert Pocket Gopher
- Doberman Pinscher (domestic dog breed)
- Dachshund (domestic dog breed)
Birds
- Dove
- Duck
- Drongo
- Darter
- Dotterel
- Dove Finch
- Darwin’s Finch
- Dark-eyed Junco
- Dunnock
- Dusky Thrush
- Desert Lark
- Dusky Flycatcher
- Dusky Robin
- Darwin’s Ground Finch
- Dapple-throat
- Dollarbird
- Double-crested Cormorant
- Dusky Woodswallow
- Dusky Grasswren
- Dusky Warbler
- Desert Wheatear
- Dark Chanting Goshawk
- Derbyan Parakeet
- Dusky Tetraka
- Double-barred Finch
- Dusky Crimsonwing
- Dwarf Kingfisher
- Dove Prion
- Desert Sparrow
- Desert Owl
Insects
- Dragonfly
- Damselfly
- Dung Beetle
- Desert Locust
- Dobsonfly
- Death’s-head Hawkmoth
- Darkling Beetle
- Diamondback Moth
- Devil’s Coach Horse
- Damselfly Naiad
- Desert Ant
- Desert Tiger Moth
- Dogface Butterfly
- Desert Spider Wasp
- Drone Fly
- Devil’s Flower Mantis
- Desert Grasshopper
- Dusky Cockroach
- Darwin’s Beetle
- Deceptive Caddisfly
- Desert Lanternfly
- Dotted Looper Moth
- Dusky Wing Butterfly
- Desert Snout Butterfly
- Devil’s Wood Cricket
- Desert Firefly
- Desert Glow Worm
- Dainty Sulphur Butterfly
- Desert Bee
- Dragon Moth
Aquatic Animals
- Dolphin
- Damselfish
- Dragonet
- Dusky Grouper
- Dwarf Gourami
- Dogfish Shark
- Dartfish
- Dumbo Octopus
- Dusky Eel
- Deep-sea Anglerfish
- Duckbill Ray
- Dungeness Crab
- Deep-sea Spider Crab
- Dusky Flathead
- Desert Pupfish
- Darwin’s Sand Dollar
- Dusky Jawfish
- Dark Sleeper Goby
- Deep-water Scorpionfish
- Dwarf Seahorse
- Dusky Pipefish
- Dusky Skate
- Dusky Snapper
- Darkfin Hind
- Dainty Shrimp
- Dusky Wrasse
- Deep-water Sole
- Deep-sea Cucumber
- Devilfish
- Deepwater Catfish