Animals That Start With N
Discover 3 animals whose common name begins with the letter N, from Narwhal to Numbat. This includes 2 mammals and 1 reptile. 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 N
Diet among these species breaks down as 3 carnivores. They live across arctic, ocean, wetlands, forest, and grassland habitats, and are native to North America, Europe, Africa, and Australia. Body weight varies across the group, ranging from 0.3kg to 1,600kg.
N Animals
Narwhal
Monodon monoceros
MammalThe narwhal is an Arctic whale famous for the male's long spiraled tusk, which is actually an enormous protruding canine tooth, earning it the nickname 'unicorn of the sea'.
Nile Crocodile
Crocodylus niloticus
ReptileThe Nile crocodile is Africa's largest crocodilian and one of the continent's most feared apex predators, ambushing prey at the water's edge across rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Numbat
Myrmecobius fasciatus
MammalThe numbat is a small, striped marsupial from Western Australia and one of the very few marsupials active exclusively during the day. Unlike most marsupials, it feeds almost entirely on termites, using an extremely long, sticky tongue to extract thousands of them from tunnels and rotting wood each day.
Alphabetical List
Interesting N Animal Facts
- Narwhal: A narwhal's tusk is actually an overgrown canine tooth containing millions of nerve endings.
- Nile Crocodile: Its bite force is among the strongest of any living animal.
- Numbat: A numbat can eat up to 20,000 termites in a single day.
N Animals FAQs
How many animals start with the letter N?
This page currently features 3 animals whose common name starts with N, and more are added regularly.
What is the most popular animal starting with N?
Narwhal is the most popular animal starting with N on this site.
What is the rarest animal starting with N?
Numbat has the most severe conservation status (Endangered) among animals starting with N.
Are any animals starting with N endangered?
Yes — 1 animal starting with N is classified as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered.