Animals That Start With P
Discover 2 animals whose common name begins with the letter P, from Indian Peafowl to Polar Bear. Browse photos, taxonomy, habitat, diet, and conservation status for each species.
P Animals
Indian Peafowl
Pavo cristatus
BirdThe Indian peafowl, commonly called a peacock, is a large ground-dwelling bird native to South Asia, world-famous for the male's spectacular iridescent tail display.
Polar Bear
Ursus maritimus
MammalThe polar bear is the largest land carnivore on Earth, superbly adapted to hunting seals across the sea ice of the Arctic Circle.
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Interesting P Animal Facts
- Indian Peafowl: The colorful 'tail' males display is actually made of elongated upper tail covert feathers.
- Polar Bear: A polar bear's fur is translucent, not white — it only appears white by scattering light.
P Animals FAQs
How many animals start with the letter P?
This page currently features 2 animals whose common name starts with P, and more are added regularly.
What is the most popular animal starting with P?
Polar Bear is the most popular animal starting with P on this site.
What is the rarest animal starting with P?
Polar Bear has the most severe conservation status (Vulnerable) among animals starting with P.
Are any animals starting with P endangered?
Yes — 1 animal starting with P is classified as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered.