Animals are an integral part of our planet’s ecosystem, captivating us with their diversity and uniqueness. If you’ve ever wondered about the various creatures whose names begin with a specific letter, you’re in for an enlightening journey. Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of animal names that start with “L.” This list is perfect for students, educators, trivia enthusiasts, and anyone eager to expand their knowledge of the animal kingdom. From land mammals to aquatic wonders, this compilation highlights the beauty and variety of nature.
Whether you’re preparing a project, looking for fun facts, or just indulging your curiosity, exploring animal names alphabetically can be both educational and entertaining. Let’s explore these incredible creatures grouped into mammals, birds, insects, and aquatic animals. Each name sparks a world of intrigue and showcases the richness of biodiversity. So, let’s get started and uncover 30 animals, birds, insects, and aquatic creatures whose names begin with the letter “L.”
Animals
- Leopard
- Lion
- Lemur
- Llama
- Lynx
- Lowland Gorilla
- Linsang
- Little Brown Bat
- Long-Eared Hedgehog
- Long-Tailed Weasel
- Long-Nosed Bandicoot
- Lesser Mouse Deer
- Loris
- Labrador Retriever (domesticated)
- Lutung
- Lechwe
- Long-Tailed Shrew
- Large Flying Fox
- Little Rock Kangaroo
- Lesser Anteater
- Long-Beaked Echidna
- La Plata Dolphin
- Long-Tailed Marmot
- Lesser Grison
- Liger (hybrid)
- Little Red Flying Fox
- Little Pocket Mouse
- Long-Fingered Bat
- Lesser Hedgehog Tenrec
- Long-Nosed Potoroos
Birds
- Lark
- Lyrebird
- Little Egret
- Laughing Kookaburra
- Linnet
- Long-Eared Owl
- Lesser Flamingo
- Little Bustard
- Large-billed Crow
- Laysan Albatross
- Light-vented Bulbul
- Laughing Dove
- Lesser Goldfinch
- Little Tern
- Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
- Leaf Warbler
- Lemon Dove
- Lanceolated Warbler
- Long-tailed Tit
- Lapwing
- Little Owl
- Lesser Frigatebird
- Little Corella
- Lace-necked Dove
- Lesser Rhea
- Laced Woodpecker
- Little Stint
- Little Cormorant
- Lesser Coucal
- Lesser White-fronted Goose
Insects
- Ladybug
- Leafhopper
- Locust
- Longhorn Beetle
- Lacewing
- Lanternfly
- Leafcutter Ant
- Long-legged Fly
- Lichen Moth
- Leaf Beetle
- Large Blue Butterfly
- Long-tailed Skipper
- Little Fire Ant
- Lace Mantis
- Large Gold Grasshopper
- Light Brown Apple Moth
- Longhorn Moth
- Longhorn Grasshopper
- Lappet Moth
- Lesser Mealworm
- Large Tortoiseshell Butterfly
- Lobster Moth
- Lesser Swallow Prominent
- Lesser Wasps
- Lameere’s Lanternfly
- Lichen Spider
- Lace Bug
- Leconte’s Haploa Moth
- Leaf Rolling Grasshopper
- Long-legged Grasshopper
Aquatic Animals
- Lobster
- Leatherback Sea Turtle
- Lamprey
- Lionfish
- Lungfish
- Longnose Gar
- Largehead Hairtail
- Longspine Squirrelfish
- Longfin Bannerfish
- Leopard Shark
- Lanternfish
- Leafy Sea Dragon
- Little Skate
- Lined Seahorse
- Lumpfish
- Longfin Pike
- Leopard Moray Eel
- Longnose Hawkfish
- Lemon Shark
- Largetooth Sawfish
- Leopard Ray
- Lace Coral
- Little Tunny
- Long-Spined Sea Urchin
- Lobed Comb Jelly
- Lesser Spotted Dogfish
- Leopard Flounder
- Longfin Smelt
- Longnose Butterflyfish
- Lammergeier Wras