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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Activists use sports mascots to fund conservation of real animals

A new study found that 727 professional sports teams across 50 countries use wild animals in their branding. The most popular species (lions, tigers, and wolves) face threats in the wild.
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Experts worry Monarch butterflies could vanish in our lifetime. A new study is giving them hope

Two new reports from the World Wildlife Fund of Mexico are giving conservationists hope for monarch butterflies for the first time in years.
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