Walrus, Weasel, Whale, Wildebeest, Wolf, Wombat, Woodpecker, Worm. Try this free online game for toddlers featuring cute animals that start with the letter W. Click the animal to hear its sound, and it’s name to hear it said out loud.
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Alphabetical list of animals that start with W
A full alphabetical list of popular animal names that begin with the letter W for toddlers and preschool kids.
- Wallaby
- Walrus
- Warthog
- Wasp
- Water Buffalo
- Weasel
- Whale
- Whale Shark
- White Tiger
- Wildebeest
- Wolf
- Wolverine
- Wombat
- Woodlouse
- Woodpecker
- Woolly Mammoth (extinct)
- Worm
- Wrasse
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Uppercase W
Worm
Lowercase w
worm
Letter W animals video
Frequently asked questions about animals that start with W
Animals that start with W include Wolf, Walrus, Wombat, Warthog, Weasel, Whale, Woodpecker, and Weta.
Mammals that start with W include Wildebeest, Wolf, Walrus, Wombat, Warthog, Weasel, Water Buffalo, and Whale.
Birds that start with W include Woodpecker, Warbler, Wren, Whooping Crane, White-tailed Eagle, and Waxwing.
Reptiles that start with W include Worm Lizard, Water Monitor, and Western Fence Lizard.
Amphibians that start with W include Western Toad, White-lipped Tree Frog, and Wyoming Toad.
Sea animals that start with W include Walrus, Whale, Wrasse, Wobbegong, and Whale Shark.
Insects and bugs that start with W include Weta, Weevil, Water Strider, Wood Moth, and Whitefly.
Endangered animals that start with W include Whooping Crane, Western Lowland Gorilla, Wyoming Toad, and Whale Shark.
Domesticated animals that start with W include Water Buffalo and some breeds of working dogs like the Wire Fox Terrier and Welsh Corgi.
Yes, the White Dragon and the Wyrm are mythical creatures associated with European folklore.
The simple Worm is one of the most known animals that starts with W, followed closely by the Wolf and Whale.
Dozens of animals start with W, covering many different species groups and habitats.
The Blue Whale, although categorized under “Whale,” is the largest animal that starts with W and the largest animal ever known to have lived.
The Whitefly and certain species of Weevils are among the smallest animals starting with W.
Predators that start with W include Wolf, Weasel, Whale, Wobbegong, and Water Monitor.
Herbivores that start with W include Wombat, Water Buffalo, Warthog, and Wallaby.
Nocturnal animals that start with W include Weasel, Wolf, Wombat, and Weta.
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