There are many animals that start with the letter D, so in this list of Animal Expert, we have chosen some of the most popular and some less well known so that you can discover new species, in addition here you will find animals with the letter D in English and Portuguese, because with this type of vocabulary it is easier to learn a new language like English.
Do you want to discover new species and, at the same time, learn a language?Check out the list of animals with the letter D below!
- There are many animals with the letter D.
- As you can imagine.
- But sometimes it can be difficult to remember one or even several.
- Look at this list of animals with D to meet them:.
Read on to learn more about each of these animal species that begin with D.
The first of the animals with the letter D, and one of the most popular, is the Komodo dragon, this species of lizard is the largest on the planet, reaches an incredible length of 2.5 meters and weighs 70 kg.Komodo inhabits open areas with sufficient vegetation, although it can also be found in coastal and mountainous areas.
The Komodo dragon is a carnivorous animal that feeds on small mammals, birds and invertebrates.It has a flat head and a large snout, scaly skin and a forked tongue that allows you to capture the aromas that surround you.
The tasmanian demon is a marsupial of the island of Tasmania (Australia), broad-headed and thick-tailed, its fur is black and rough.
The name of this species comes from the loud noises it uses to communicate or intimidate its predators, unfortunately it is an endangered species due to habitat loss and poaching.
Another example of animals with the letter D is the diamond of Gould, a small exotic bird of Australian origin with a plumage composed of different vivid colors.
Although its captive breeding is very popular worldwide, Gould’s diamond is endangered in the wild.
The dugong is a marine mammal similar to manatees because it has a long body that exceeds 3 meters long and reaches 200 kg in weight, has two small eyes and ears without bulging.In addition, it has no molars, so it “chews” the food with the lips.
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature [1], dugong has been classified as “vulnerable” due to poaching suffered by fat and meat.
Dingo is a species of wolf that inhabits Australia and Asia, found in a wide variety of areas, such as mountainous and cold forests, arid areas, tropical forests, among others.
Dingo is carnivorous and its habits are very social.It is organized into herds established in defined territories. These animals with D communicate howling and moaning, especially during the breeding season.
The bream is a species of fish that measures 1 meter and weighs 7 kg, has a large round head, thick lips, strong jaws and a golden line between the eyes.
The diet of this fish is based on crustaceans, molluscs and other fish, although it sometimes feeds on algae and marine plants.
The dik-dik is an antelope that measures 70 cm and weighs 8 kg.It is native to Africa, where it can be found in dry areas, but with enough vegetation to feed.Its diet is rich in shrubs, herbs, fruits.
As for its appearance, it has a varied coloration, from yellowish grey to reddish brown on the back, in the abdomen, on the other hand, it is gray or white, the males have horns on the head.
Weasel is a small mammalian animal that can be found on any continent except Antarctica and Oceania, has a brown fur that, in some species of weasels, turns white in winter.
They are excellent nocturnal solitary hunters that eat primarily fish, frogs, mice, and rats.
The camel is a camel-like mammal in the camel family, unlike the latter, it has only one bump.It is native to West Asia and North-East Africa.
It has a smooth and sparse fur, in shades ranging from whitish to dark brown, allowing it to cool off at high temperatures.
Another example of animals with the letter D is damo-do-cabo, a mammal that lives in much of the African continent, in arid areas, cliffs and forests.
The damcao has a similar appearance to the guinea pig, being the main differences in the ears and tail, which is much shorter.The species reaches 4 kg.
If you want to know more animals with D, we show you a list of animals that start with the letter D in English Do you know any of them?
Darwin’s frog is a small amphibian that is named after it was located by Charles Darwin during his exploration trips.This species has a sexual dimorphism, because females are larger than males.Skin color varies, though the most common.it is in green tones and is found in South American countries, especially Chile and Argentina.
The word deer is used to refer to deer, a mammal found in much of North America and Europe and is characterized by its brown or reddish fur, accompanied by horns in males.
Deer are herbivorous animals, so they only feed on herbs, leaves and shrubs.
Disco fish is a species of fish that lives in calm waters with abundant vegetation that, although in Portuguese, is not one of the animals with the letter D, in English is the case. It can be found in tributaries of the Amazon River..
The species is distinguished by the shape of its large body and has a smooth surface on the skin. The color varies between green, brown and blue.
The word donkey is used to name the donkey. This animal in the equine family is found almost all over the world and is often used as a cargo animal.The species has long ears and a prominent snout. The color of the fur varies between gray, white or brown.Reaches 130 cm in height at the cross.
Loir is the term used in English to name the loir, which is why other animals with the letter D in English.It is a rodent of 17 cm and 150 grams, which is distinguished by its small size.The loir inhabits rocky areas, coniferous forests and urban environments in Europe and Africa.
The desert turtle is a species native to North America, known as the desert turtle because it is found in the Mojave Desert (United States), the species feeds on plants and pastures that it finds in its path, measures 36 cm and weighs up to 7 kg.
The rattlesnake, also known as a rattlesnake, is a species of snake characterized by the sound of the rattlesnake in its tail.
The species is native to the American continent, where it is found from Canada to Argentina, its bite is toxic.
The last of the animals with the letter D in English is the manure beetle, the forest beetle or simply “poopt”.Yours is explained by the fact that these animals collect manure from other species and form a ball they use to lay their eggs.. This species is copophageal, that is, it feeds on manure and is found almost all over the world, except in the Antarctic area.
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