Raccoon, Rabbit, Ram, Rat, Raven, Reindeer, Rhinoceros, Rooster. Play and learn the English alphabet with these cute animals that start with the letter R. Click the animal to hear its sound, and it’s name to hear it said out loud
Rabbit
Raccoon
Ram
Rat
Raven
Reindeer
Alphabetical list of animals that start with R
A full alphabetical list of popular animal names that begin with the letter R for toddlers and preschool kids.
- Rabbit
- Raccoon
- Ram
- Rat
- Rattlesnake
- Raven
- Ray
- Red Eyed Tree Frog
- Red Panda
- Reindeer
- Rhea
- Rhinoceros
- Rhinoceros Beetle
- River Dolphin
- Roadrunner
- Robin
- Rooster
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Uppercase R
Raccoon
Lowercase r
raccoon
Letter R animals video
Frequently asked questions about animals that start with R
Animals that start with R include Raccoon, Rabbit, Rattlesnake, Red Panda, Reindeer, Rhinoceros, and Rooster.
Mammals that start with R include Rat, Raccoon, Rabbit, Red Panda, Reindeer, Rhinoceros, and River Dolphin.
Birds that start with R include Raven, Rooster, Robin, Roadrunner, and Red-winged Blackbird.
Reptiles that start with R include Rattlesnake, Rock Iguana, Racer Snake, and Red-footed Tortoise.
Amphibians that start with R include Red-eyed Tree Frog, Rio Cauca Caecilian, and Rough-skinned Newt.
Sea animals that start with R include Ribbon Eel, Remora, Rockfish, Red Sea Urchin, and Razor Clam.
Insects and bugs that start with R include Rhinoceros Beetle, Red Admiral Butterfly, Rice Weevil, and Robber Fly.
Endangered animals that start with R include Red Panda, River Dolphin, Radiated Tortoise, and Rothschild’s Giraffe.
Domesticated animals that start with R include Rooster, Rabbit, Rat (as a pet), and Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog.
Yes, mythical creatures starting with R include the Roc, a giant bird from Arabian mythology capable of carrying elephants.
The Rabbit is one of the most well-known animals starting with R, recognized for its long ears and ability to jump.
There are many animals that start with R, across all classes including mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, and marine life.
The Rhinoceros is the largest land animal that starts with R. In the ocean, the Ribbon Seal is a notable large marine mammal.
The Rice Weevil and Red Mite are among the smallest animals beginning with R.
Predators that start with R include Rattlesnake, Red Fox, River Otter, Robber Fly, and Raven.
Herbivores that start with R include Reindeer, Rabbit, Rhinoceros, and Rock Hyrax.
Nocturnal animals that start with R include Raccoon, Rat, Red Panda, and Ringtail.
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