Ultimate List: 47 Animals That Start with I

Illustration of several animals, with the letter I

The animal kingdom encompasses a beautifully diverse array of species — from mammals and birds to reptiles and insects. And we’ve got them all! Animals are an integral part of Earth’s ecosystem, playing important roles in maintaining the balance of nature.

We’ve collected the ultimate list of animal names that start with I — all the way from Ibex to Ivy Bee.

A collection of illustrated animal faces with simple, stylized features on square backgrounds, including a lion, a fox, a rabbit, a seal, a tiger, and various wild cats, each with a distinct, friendly expression

Why did we write this article? 

  1. We share the Earth with animals — and we each can benefit from understanding and appreciating the entire animal kingdom
  2. Recognizing the importance of all creatures, big and small, can inspire us to make choices that benefit them and our planet.
  3. As a good news website — we have reported hundreds of good news stories about animals and we want it to be easier for you to enjoy them. Throughout this article, you’ll find links to good news stories about various animal species! We hope you get a chance to read a few and enjoy! 

We hope you discover something new — and maybe even share a good news story about your favorite animal with a friend. 

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Animals That Start with the Letter I —

  • Iberian Lynx
  • Ibex
  • Ibis
  • Ibisbill Bird
  • Ibizan Hound
  • Icadyptes
  • Icelandic Sheepdog
  • Ichthyosaurus
  • Ichthyostega
  • Icterid
  • Iguana
  • Iguanodon
  • Immortal Jellyfish
  • Impala
  • Imperial Moth
  • Inchworm
  • Indian Cobra
  • Indian Cuckoo Bird
  • Indian Elephant
  • Indian Giant Squirrel
  • Indian Palm Squirrel
  • Indian Python
  • Indian Rhinoceros
  • Indian Skimmer Bird
  • Indian Star Tortoise
  • Indianmeal Moth
  • Indigo Snake
  • Indochinese Tiger
  • Indri
  • Inia 
  • Inland Taipan
  • Insect
  • Io Moth
  • Irish Doodle
  • Irish Elk
  • Irish Setter
  • Irish Terrier
  • Irish Water Spaniel
  • Irish Wolfhound
  • Iron Age Pig
  • Irrawaddy Dolphin
  • Irukandji Jellyfish
  • Italian Greyhound
  • Italian Wolf
  • Ivory Gull
  • Ivory-Billed Woodpecker
  • Ivy Bee

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Article Details

December 14, 2023 9:00 AM
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Conservationists work together to save endangered slow loris, one of the world's rarest primates

One of the world’s most endangered primates was rescued in early April, but its release back into the wild comes with caveats.
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The Kemp's ridley sea turtle is the most endangered sea turtle in the world. This aquarium just saved 35 of them

A total of 29 sea turtles were recently released back into the Gulf of Mexico, with eight more in recovery.
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