animals that start with i
Mammals like the indri, impala, Indian elephant, and ibex; birds like the Iceland gull and icterine warbler; reptiles like the iguana, Italian wall lizard, inland taipan, and indigo snakes; and invertebrates like the Irukandji Jellyfish and immortal jellyfish are among the creatures whose names begin with the letter I.
This page has a collection of these and many more fascinating creatures starting with the letter I, along with images and information about each species. You can click on the links for further details, images, and videos beneath each animal.
This list includes both groupings of animals (like ibex) and specific species (like the inland taipan) whose names start with the letter I.
For every single species, the scientific name and conservation status are given.
List Of Animals Beginning With I
Ibex
Ibis
Iceland Gull
Icterine Warbler
Iguana (Green)
Immortal Jellyfish
Impala
Indian Bullfrog
Indian Crested Porcupine
Indian Elephant
Indian Flying Fox
Indian Giant Squirrel
Indian Grey Mongoose
Indian Palm Squirrel
Indian Rhinoceros
Indian Star Tortoise
Indigo Snake
Indo-Chinese Forest Lizard
Indri
Inland Taipan
Iriomote Cat
Irish Setter
Irish Wolfhound
Irukandji Jellyfish
Italian Wall Lizard
Italian Wolf
Ivory Gull
Ibex
Ibex are untamed goats that live in the mountains of East Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
Ibex are incredibly skilled climbers who can move quickly over rocky terrain. Ibex have ridged, curving horns on both sexes, but the male’s are somewhat longer.
Ibex are members of the Capra genus, which is also home to turs, markhor, and domestic goats, a species that is widely distributed in farms around the globe.
The subfamily Caprinae, which includes the genus Capra, is a wider group of hooved mammals that are referred to as “goat-antelopes.” Despite the name, this group does not include “real” antelopes such gazelles, wildebeest, and impalas.
Ibis
Wading birds, ibises have long, slender legs and long bills that curve downward. There are ibises in both the Old and New Worlds. They belong to the Threskiornithidae family of birds, together with spoonbills.
The most widely distributed species of ibis is the glossy ibis, so named for its glossy, iridescent plumage. All continents have it, with the exception of Antarctica.
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On this website, you can learn more about the various kinds of birds: Types Of Birds: Images & Information.
Iceland Gull
A mid-sized gull, the Iceland gull breeds in Greenland and northern Canada (not in Iceland, despite its name). It migrates south from its Arctic breeding sites in the winter and is observable in the UK and the northern contiguous states of the United States.
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Visit this link to learn more about birds: Birds – The Ultimate Guide.
On this page: Arctic creatures Pictures & Facts, you can view further Arctic creatures.
Icterine Warbler
Hippolais icterina is the scientific term.
Animal type: bird; Acrocephalidae family
Where to find it: summertime Europe, wintertime Africa
Status of conservation: least Anxiety
A little bird, the icterine warbler migrates from Europe, where it nests in the summer, to tropical Africa, where it winters.
The icterine warbler, which is found in woodlands and forests, nests in the forks of trees. In summer, it augments its insectivorous diet with fruits and berries.
The term “icterine” refers to a yellowish tint, which is how the bird got its name.
Iguana (Green)
Name in science: Iguana iguana
Animal type: reptile; family: Iguanidae
Where to find it: South and North America
Status of conservation: least Anxiety
Large lizards like the green iguana inhabit the woods of Central and South America. To differentiate it from other species in the Iguanidae family, which includes other iguana species, the species is frequently referred to by its full name, the iguana.
The highly endangered Lesser Antillean iguana, which is found on the Caribbean’s Lesser Antilles islands, is the closest relative of the green iguana.
The green iguana is mostly herbivorous, despite its enormous size (the species can reach lengths of over 2 m / 6.56 ft) and intimidating appearance. Although it is an arboreal species (living in trees), it can swim very effectively. It frequently dives if threatened. into a nearby aquatic body.
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Immortal Jellyfish
Turritopsis dohrnii is the scientific name for
Animal species: Hydrozoan; Family: Oceaniidae
Where to find it: Temperate to tropical saltwaters worldwide
Status of conservation: not evaluated
The eternal jellyfish is a member of the Hydrozoa group, which is made up of tiny, mostly predatory invertebrate creatures. Hydrozoa is a subgroup of the broader Cnidaria group, which also includes corals, jellyfish, and other related species.
The adult immortal jellyfish measure around 2.7 mm (0.10 in.) in height and 3.3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter. They eat brine shrimp, plankton, and fish eggs.
According to the term “biologically immortal,” this type of jellyfish is incapable of dying unless it is destroyed by an external factor (such as being eaten).
This is made possible by a mechanism known as “transdifferentiation,” which enables the immortal jellyfish to should return to its polyp condition if it is malnourished, injured, or old. The jellyfish may regenerate whole new cells that are genetically identical to the original medusa (adult form) once it has transformed into a polyp.
Fish of various types, sea turtles, anemones, and penguins are among the eternal jellyfish’s predators.
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Impala
Type name in science: Aepyceros melampus
Animal kind: Mammal
House: Bovidae
Location: Africa
Status of conservation: least Anxiety
Africa’s impala is a medium-sized antelope that lives in eastern and southern regions. Its lower body is somewhat paler than its reddish-brown coat. It has white undersides.
Long ridged horns curve outward, inward, and backward are characteristic of the male. The horns have a maximum length of 3 feet, or 0.91 meters.
The impala is preyed upon by large felines like lions, leopards, and cheetahs. An impala will frequently make a series of vigorous leaps in response to danger, which could disorient a possible predator. An impala may leap up to 3 meters, or 9.84 feet, high and 10 meters, or 33 feet, in length
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