Published on
December 2, 2024
by
Julia Merkus, MA
Revised on
December 6, 2025
Animals that start with “Y” are not very common in English, with the exception of animals starting with the color “yellow.” This article contains a list of animal names that start or end with “Y.”
Example: Animals that start with Y in a sentenceThe yellow mongoose darted across the savanna, while a yellowfintuna swam swiftly in the ocean and a yellowjacket buzzed around the flowers.
Example: Animals that start with W in a sentenceThe wolf howled at the moon while a wallaby hopped through the bushes, and a woodpecker drummed on a nearby tree.
Example: Animals that start with U in a sentenceThe ural owl perched silently on a branch, while below, a Uintaground squirrel scurried past a resting unau.
Example: Animals that start with S in a sentenceWhile walking along the beach, we spotted a seagull soaring above, a sea turtle gliding gracefully through the shallow waves, and a starfish clinging to the rocks near the shoreline.
Example: Animals that start with R in a sentenceOn our hike through the forest, we spotted a rabbit hopping along the trail, a raven on a tree branch, and a raccoon rummaging through the underbrush.
Example: Animals that start with Q in a sentenceWhile hiking in Australia, we spotted a quokka hopping around, a quail darting through the bushes, and a quoll climbing a tree in the distance.
Example: Animals that start with P in a sentenceAt the zoo, we saw a panda munching on bamboo, a parrot perched on a branch, and a curious porcupine wandering near its enclosure.
Example: Animals that start with O in a sentenceAt the wildlife reserve, we saw an ostrich strutting across the plains, an otter playfully swimming in the river, and an owl perched high in a tree.