James Miller

Zebras may be the first animals that come to mind when you think of the letter Z, but there are plenty of others to discover. This list includes tiny jumping spiders, brightly patterned reef fish, secretive marsh birds, and mammals that spend most of their lives underground. Below, you’ll find animals with common names beginning

Yaks may be the first animals that come to mind when you think of the letter Y, but there is much more to discover. This list includes bright tropical fish, forest mammals, birds from remote islands and small creatures you might easily walk past. Here are 45 animals that start with Y, each with a

Animals that start with X include tiny fish, colorful hummingbirds, forest birds, and even a dog breed with deep roots in Mexico. Look beyond the most familiar names and this unusual letter has plenty of animals to discover. English animal names beginning with X are uncommon, so this list includes scientific names alongside common names.

Walruses, wolves and wombats are some of the best-known animals that start with W, but they are only the beginning. This letter also brings us tiny butterflies, colorful forest birds, unusual fish and reptiles that spend much of their lives out of sight. Below, you’ll find 70 animals that start with W. Some are familiar

From the smallest porpoise to birds with brilliant purple feathers, animals that start with V have plenty of surprises in store. Some names, like vampire bat and volcano rabbit, hint at unusual habits or habitats. Others belong to animals you might spot along a beach or in your own backyard. This list brings together 42