Leatherback sea turtle
Lemming
Lemur
Lobster
Lorikeet
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.
- Ladybug/Ladybird
- Langur
- Leafcutter Ant
- Leatherback Sea Turtle
- Leech
- Lemming
- Lemur
- Leopard
- Leopard Seal
- Liger
- Limpet
- Lion
- Lionfish
- Lizard
- Llama
- Lobster
- Locust
- Lorikeet
- Loris
- Lungfish
- Lynx
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Uppercase L
Lowercase l
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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.
What birds start with the letter L?
Birds starting with L include Lorikeet, Lark, Lapwing, Laughing Kookaburra, Little Egret, and Long-tailed Duck.
What reptiles start with L?
Reptiles that start with L include Lizards, Leopard Gecko, Lace Monitor, Leaf-tailed Gecko, and Lined Day Gecko.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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).
What nocturnal animals start with L?
Nocturnal animals starting with L include Lemur, Leopard, Long-eared Bat, and Leaf-tailed Gecko.
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