We’ve curated a list of twenty animals that begin with P and some fun facts about them.
You can find these animals in many parts of the world, maybe even close to you.
Let’s go through the list together, shall we?
These fishes haven’t undergone many changes since the cretaceous period. Paddlefish are large freshwater fishes that can get up to seven feet long. Despite their size, these fishes feed on zooplankton alone.
Pademelons are marsupials that can be found in Australia. They are closely related to wallabies and kangaroos but are solitary animals. They are nocturnal, so they only come out to eat berries, leaves, and grasses at night.
These animals look a lot like anteaters would if they had scales. They have a similar diet of ants and insects; they have long tongues and elongated snouts.
The spiky bodies of these animals are very distinctive. Porcupines are famous for the quills that cover their bodies, but they have hair on their front ends.
These colorful birds are very popular as pets. Not just for their beautiful and bright feathers but also their wit.
Fun Fact: Parrot brains evolved similarly to primate brains, making them so smart.
Peacocks are notable for their bright tail feathers and intricate mating dances. They also have eyespots on those feathers, called ocelli, to dissuade predators.
Fun Fact: A group of Peacocks is called a pride or an ostentation.