Animal names spark curiosity and often help us connect with nature. Today, let’s explore the diverse world of animals, birds, insects, and aquatic creatures whose names start with the letter “P.” This is your ultimate guide to learning and discovering some of the most fascinating and educational animal names, perfect for quizzes, school projects, or simply satisfying your curiosity!
Did you know that many “P” animals play vital roles in ecosystems? From majestic mammals to tiny insects, each contributes uniquely to our planet’s biodiversity. Read on for a list of captivating names that will expand your animal vocabulary and teach you about the wonders of nature.
Animals That Start With “P”
- Panda
- Pangolin
- Pika
- Polar Bear
- Puma
- Porcupine
- Platypus
- Pronghorn
- Proboscis Monkey
- Potoroo
- Patas Monkey
- Pere David’s Deer
- Persian Cat
- Peruvian Hairless Dog
- Polish Tatra Sheepdog
- Philippine Tarsier
- Pine Marten
- Pocket Gopher
- Pademelon
- Paint Horse
- Plott Hound
- Parson Russell Terrier
- Pharaoh Hound
- Poodle
- Portuguese Water Dog
- Puli
- Pygmy Goat
- Pygmy Hippopotamus
- Pygmy Slow Loris
- Pygmy Marmoset
Birds That Start With “P”
- Peacock
- Pelican
- Penguin
- Parrot
- Pheasant
- Puffin
- Peregrine Falcon
- Piping Plover
- Purple Finch
- Pied Wagtail
- Painted Bunting
- Palm Cockatoo
- Pink Flamingo
- Pitta
- Pacific Golden Plover
- Philippine Eagle
- Pied Kingfisher
- Plumed Whistling Duck
- Pyrrhuloxia
- Pintail
- Purple Martin
- Pied Cormorant
- Parakeet
- Paradise Flycatcher
- Pomarine Jaeger
- Pied Bush Chat
- Peregrine Hawk
- Pink Robin
- Painted Stork
- Pied Avocet
Insects That Start With “P”
- Praying Mantis
- Paper Wasp
- Purple Emperor Butterfly
- Painted Lady Butterfly
- Potter Wasp
- Pine Sawyer Beetle
- Pea Aphid
- Pill Bug
- Pine White Butterfly
- Pavement Ant
- Puss Moth Caterpillar
- Panther Ant
- Polka Dot Wasp Moth
- Pearl Crescent Butterfly
- Plaster Bee
- Plant Bug
- Pine Processionary Caterpillar
- Pirate Spider
- Peacock Butterfly
- Plume Moth
- Poinsettia Thrip
- Palm Weevil
- Painted Grasshopper
- Pistol Shrimp (though aquatic, it’s often mistaken as an insect)
- Pond Skater
- Peacock Spider
- Polistes Wasp
- Pink Bollworm
- Paper Kite Butterfly
- Prairie Mole Cricket
Aquatic Animals That Start With “P”
- Pike
- Pufferfish
- Porpoise
- Pacific Salmon
- Perch
- Pilot Whale
- Pink Dolphin
- Peacock Bass
- Painted Turtle
- Purple Sea Urchin
- Pipefish
- Pygmy Seahorse
- Pacific Cod
- Paddlefish
- Parrotfish
- Pig-nosed Turtle
- Pomfret
- Pacific Halibut
- Pearl Oyster
- Pistol Shrimp
- Plecostomus
- Portuguese Man O’ War
- Pacific Lamprey
- Painted Lobster
- Pyjama Shark
- Pacific Albacore Tuna
- Pacific Herring
- Peacock Shrimp
- Pink Snapper
- Prawn