Animals That Start With P
Discover 3 animals whose common name begins with the letter P, from Indian Peafowl to Praying Mantis. This includes 1 bird, 1 mammal, and 1 insect. 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 P
Diet among these species breaks down as 2 carnivores and 1 omnivore. They live across forest, grassland, arctic, and ocean habitats, and are native to Asia, North America, Europe, and Africa. Body weight varies across the group, ranging from 0.0005kg to 700kg.
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.
Praying Mantis
Mantis religiosa
InsectThe praying mantis is an ambush predator instantly recognizable by its front legs held together as if in prayer, folded and spiked for snatching prey in a lightning-fast strike. Its triangular head can rotate nearly 180 degrees, giving it an almost unmatched field of view among insects for spotting movement.
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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.
- Praying Mantis: A praying mantis can rotate its head nearly 180 degrees, an unusual ability among insects.
P Animals FAQs
How many animals start with the letter P?
This page currently features 3 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.