Animals That Start With D
Discover 4 animals whose common name begins with the letter D, from Bottlenose Dolphin to Dugong. This includes 2 mammals, 1 dinosaur, and 1 marine animal. Browse photos, taxonomy, habitat, diet, and conservation status for each species. 1 of these species is classified as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered.
About Animals That Start With D
Diet among these species breaks down as 3 herbivores and 1 carnivore. They live across ocean, grassland, forest, and desert habitats, and are native to North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Body weight varies across the group, ranging from 150kg to 16,000kg.
D Animals

Bottlenose Dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
MammalThe bottlenose dolphin is one of the most widely-recognized and intelligent marine mammals, found in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide.

Diplodocus
Diplodocus carnegii
DinosaurDiplodocus was one of the longest dinosaurs to ever walk the Earth, an enormous long-necked, long-tailed herbivore that roamed what is now western North America during the Late Jurassic period. Despite its massive length, it was relatively lightly built for its size, with a skeleton adapted to minimize weight while still supporting its huge frame.

Dromedary Camel
Camelus dromedarius
MammalThe dromedary, or one-humped camel, is a large desert mammal domesticated thousands of years ago and superbly adapted to surviving extreme heat and long stretches without water.

Dugong
Dugong dugon
Marine AnimalThe dugong is a large marine mammal closely related to manatees, spending its entire life grazing on seagrass meadows in the shallow coastal waters of the Indian and western Pacific Oceans. It is the only strictly herbivorous marine mammal that lives exclusively in the sea, unlike manatees, which sometimes venture into freshwater rivers.
Alphabetical List
Interesting D Animal Facts
- Bottlenose Dolphin: Each dolphin develops a unique signature whistle, functioning like a name.
- Diplodocus: Diplodocus was one of the longest dinosaurs known, with some individuals estimated to reach over 30 meters in length.
- Dromedary Camel: A camel's hump stores fat, not water, which is metabolized for energy.
- Dugong: Dugongs are believed to be one of the animals behind old sailor legends of mermaids and sirens.
D Animals FAQs
How many animals start with the letter D?
This page currently features 4 animals whose common name starts with D, and more are added regularly.
What is the most popular animal starting with D?
Bottlenose Dolphin is the most popular animal starting with D on this site.
What is the rarest animal starting with D?
Diplodocus has the most severe conservation status (Extinct) among animals starting with D.
Are any animals starting with D endangered?
Yes — 1 animal starting with D is classified as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered.