Animals that start with J

Jackal, Jackrabbit, Jaguar, Jay, Jellyfish. Teach toddlers their ABC’s by exploring these adorable animals that start with the letter J. Click the animal to hear its sound, and it’s name to hear it said out loud.

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Jackal

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Jackrabbit

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Jay

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Jellyfish

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Alphabetical list of animals that start with J

A full alphabetical list of popular animal names that begin with the letter J for toddlers and preschool kids.

  1. Jabiru
  2. Jackal
  3. Jackrabbit
  4. Jaguar
  5. Jaguarundi
  6. Jay
  7. Jellyfish
  8. Jerboa
  9. Junglefowl

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Uppercase J

Lowercase j

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Frequently asked questions about animals that start with J


What are some animals that start with J?

Some examples include Jaguar, Jackal, Jellyfish, Jackrabbit, Jay, and Japanese Macaque.


What mammals start with the letter J?

Mammals that start with J include Jackrabbit, Jaguar, Jackal, Jerboa, and Japanese Macaque.Cartoon Jackrabbit | Alphabetimals.com


What birds start with the letter J?

Birds that start with J include Jay, Junco, Junglefowl, Jabiru (a large stork), and Japanese White-eye.Cartoon Bluejay | Alphabetimals.com


What reptiles start with J?

Reptiles that start with J include the Jungle Carpet Python and Japanese Rat Snake.


What amphibians start with J?

Amphibians that start with J include the Japanese Giant Salamander and Japanese Tree Frog.


What sea animals start with J?

Sea animals that start with J include Jellyfish, Japanese Spider Crab, and Japanese Eel.Cartoon Jellyfish | Alphabetimals.com


What insects and bugs start with the letter J?

Insects and bugs that start with J include Japanese Beetle, Jewel Beetle, and Jumping Spider.


What are some endangered animals that start with J?

Endangered animals that start with J include the Japanese Crane (Red-crowned Crane), Javan Rhino, and Javan Slow Loris.


What domesticated animals start with J?

Domesticated animals that start with J include Japanese Chin (a dog breed), Japanese Bobtail (a cat breed), and Japanese Quail.


Are there any mythical animals that start with J?

Yes! The Jorōgumo is a mythical spider-woman from Japanese folklore that can shapeshift and ensnare victims.


What is the most popular animal that starts with J?

The Jaguar is one of the most well-known and iconic animals that starts with J, especially in the Americas.Cartoon Jaguar | Alphabetimals.com


How many animals start with the letter J?

There are a few dozen animals that start with J across categories such as mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, and sea life.


What is the largest animal that starts with J?

The Japanese Spider Crab (with leg spans up to 12 feet/4 meters) and Jaguar are among the largest J animals.


What is the smallest animal that starts with J?

The Jumping Spider and Japanese Tree Frog are among the smallest animals starting with J.


What predators start with the letter J?

Predators that start with J include the Jaguar, Jackal, Japanese Weasel, and Jellyfish (some species are venomous hunters).


What herbivores start with J?

Herbivores that start with J include the Jackrabbit, Japanese Macaque (omnivorous but eats many plants), and Jerboa.


What nocturnal animals start with J?

Nocturnal animals that start with J include Jackals, Jaguars, Jerboas, and Japanese Giant Salamanders.Cartoon Jackal | Alphabetimals.com


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