Animals that start with L

Leatherback sea turtle, Lemming, Lemur, Leopard, Lion, Lizard, Llama, Lobster. Make learning the ABC’s easier and more fun by exploring our cute animals that start with the letter L. Click the animal to hear its sound, and it’s name to hear it said out loud.

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Leatherback sea turtle

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Lemming

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Lemur

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Llama

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Lobster

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Lorikeet

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Alphabetical list of animals that start with L

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

  1. Ladybug/Ladybird
  2. Langur
  3. Leafcutter Ant
  4. Leatherback Sea Turtle
  5. Leech
  6. Lemming
  7. Lemur
  8. Leopard
  9. Leopard Seal
  10. Liger
  11. Limpet
  12. Lion
  13. Lionfish
  14. Lizard
  15. Llama
  16. Lobster
  17. Locust
  18. Lorikeet
  19. Loris
  20. Lungfish
  21. Lynx

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Frequently asked questions about animals that start with L


What are some animals that start with the letter L?

Animals that start with L include Lion, Leopard, Lemur, Llama, Lobster, Lark, and Lungfish.


What mammals start with the letter L?

Mammals that start with L include Lemur, Lion, Leopard, Llama, Lynx, Long-eared Bat, and Lowland Gorilla.Cartoon Lemur | Alphabetimals.com


What birds start with the letter L?

Birds starting with L include Lorikeet, Lark, Lapwing, Laughing Kookaburra, Little Egret, and Long-tailed Duck.Cartoon Lorikeet | Alphabetimals.com


What reptiles start with L?

Reptiles that start with L include Lizards, Leopard Gecko, Lace Monitor, Leaf-tailed Gecko, and Lined Day Gecko.Cartoon Lizard | Alphabetimals.com


What amphibians start with the letter L?

Amphibians starting with L include the Lake Titicaca Frog, Leopard Frog, and Long-toed Salamander.


What sea animals start with L?

Sea animals that start with L include Lobster, Lanternfish, Lionfish, and Longfin Mako Shark.Cartoon Lobster | Alphabetimals.com


What insects and bugs start with L?

Insects and bugs that start with L include Ladybug, Lacewing, Leafcutter Ant, and Longhorn Beetle.


What endangered animals start with L?

Endangered animals that start with L include the Lappet-faced Vulture, Leatherback Sea Turtle, Lemur species (like the Ring-tailed Lemur), and the Laotian Rock Rat.


What domesticated animals start with L?

Domesticated animals that start with L include Llama, Lop Rabbit, and Leghorn Chicken.Cartoon Llama | Alphabetimals.com


Are there any mythical animals that start with the letter L?

Yes, mythical creatures starting with L include the Leviathan, a sea monster from ancient texts, and the Leshy, a forest spirit from Slavic mythology.


What is the most well-known animal that starts with L?

The Lion is the most well-known animal beginning with L, often called the “king of the jungle.”Cartoon Lion | Alphabetimals.com


How many animals start with the letter L?

There are dozens of animals that start with L, spanning vertebrates, invertebrates, aquatic species, and more.


What is the largest animal that starts with L?

The Leatherback Sea Turtle is the largest sea-dwelling animal that starts with L, while the Lion is among the largest terrestrial carnivores.Cartoon Leatherback Sea Turtle | Alphabetimals.com


What is the smallest animal that starts with L?

The Ladybug and Leafhopper are among the smallest animals starting with L, along with some tiny frog species like the Little Grass Frog.


What predatory animals start with L?

Predators that start with L include Leopard, Lion, Lynx, Lionfish, and Lappet-faced Vulture.Cartoon Leopard | Alphabetimals.com


What herbivorous animals start with L?

Herbivores that start with L include Lemming, Llama, Lemur (mostly frugivorous/herbivorous), and Leafcutter Ants (which cultivate fungus on leaves).Cartoon Lemming | Alphabetimals.com


What nocturnal animals start with L?

Nocturnal animals starting with L include Lemur, Leopard, Long-eared Bat, and Leaf-tailed Gecko.Cartoon Lemur | Alphabetimals.com


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