Animals That Start With W
Discover 3 animals whose common name begins with the letter W, from Gray Wolf to Wolverine. This includes 3 mammals. 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 W
Diet among these species breaks down as 3 carnivores. They live across forest, arctic, grassland, ocean, and mountain habitats, and are native to North America, Europe, and Asia. Body weight varies across the group, ranging from 9kg to 1,700kg.
W Animals
Gray Wolf
Canis lupus
MammalThe gray wolf is the largest wild member of the dog family, once ranging across nearly the entire Northern Hemisphere and living in tightly-coordinated family packs.
Walrus
Odobenus rosmarus
MammalThe walrus is a massive Arctic marine mammal easily identified by its long ivory tusks, thick blubber layer, and distinctive whiskered snout.
Wolverine
Gulo gulo
MammalThe wolverine is the largest land-dwelling member of the weasel family, a solitary and famously tenacious predator and scavenger of far northern forests and tundra. Despite its bear-like appearance, it is much smaller than its reputation suggests, roughly the size of a medium dog, but is capable of driving much larger animals like wolves away from a carcass.
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Interesting W Animal Facts
- Gray Wolf: A wolf pack is typically a family unit led by a breeding pair, not simply the 'strongest' wolves.
- Walrus: Both male and female walruses grow long tusks, which are actually elongated canine teeth.
- Wolverine: Despite its bear-like look, the wolverine is actually the largest land-dwelling member of the weasel family.
W Animals FAQs
How many animals start with the letter W?
This page currently features 3 animals whose common name starts with W, and more are added regularly.
What is the most popular animal starting with W?
Gray Wolf is the most popular animal starting with W on this site.
What is the rarest animal starting with W?
Walrus has the most severe conservation status (Vulnerable) among animals starting with W.
Are any animals starting with W endangered?
Yes — 1 animal starting with W is classified as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered.