Animals that Start with O

Welcome to animals that start with O. Many animals begin with O. This list exposes us to many of those fascinating creatures; some you know and some you will get to discover now. Let’s delve right in.

OX

In the wild, they travel in herds, and their predators are usually bears and wolves. Oxen are also called bollocks. They are the only species in their Genus, Bos.

OWL

The most distinctive features of owls are; their flat faces, bulging-eyed, and protruded beaks. They are far-sighted. Many of them are creatures of the night, except for a very few species.

OYSTER

These marine creatures are irregularly-shaped. Their shells are oval with a grey or sometimes white color.  Oysters are highly proteinous and serve as nutrients to many animals.

OSCAR FISH

The Oscar fish has a life span of 20 years. It can lay up to 250 –3000 eggs at once, and its offspring has a different color from its parents. Fun Fact: Oscar fish have teeth in their throat.

ORCA

The orca is a cosmopolitan species and is all over the world. They are called killer whales, and unlike the filter-feeder whales, they have teeth for tearing and chewing prey.

ostrich

The orca is a cosmopolitan species and is all over the world. They are called killer whales, and unlike the filter-feeder whales, they have teeth for tearing and chewing prey.

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