Animals starting with t: list with photos and curiosities.
Learn about animals that start with t, including tapirs, tarantulas, tigers and Tasmanian devils. ***Animals Starting With T: Pictures & FactsOn this page you will find a list of fantastic animals starting with t, along with interesting pictures and facts about each animal.
Below many of the animals are links you can follow for more information, pictures and videos. Included in this list are individual species (e.g. tiger) as well as well-known groups of species (e.g. tiger beetles) whose names begin with T.
The scientific name and conservation status are provided for each of the individual species. Learn about animals starting with… List Main Page: Animals A to ZBecome an Animal Expert: Animals: The Ultimate Guide to the Animal Kingdom Found in Central and South America.
They live in tropical rainforests. There are about fifteen species of tamarin (there is some debate among scientists as to the exact number).
Well-known species include the emperor tamarin, which has a gray-black coat and large white whiskers, and the red-handed tamarin, which has golden orange hands and feet. Tamarins are members of the genus Saguinus.
They are closely related to the four species of lion tamarin in the genus Leontopithecus.TanagerScarlet-Rumped TanagerTanagers are small birds found in the Americas.
They feed on seeds, fruit, nectar and insects, depending on the species. Tapanuli Orangutan Photo by Tim Laman [CC BY 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons.
Learn more about this animal here. Scientific Name: Pongo tapanuliensis Conservation Status: Critically Endangered The Tapanuli orangutan was only recognized as a separate species in 2017, bringing the total number of orangutan species to three.
They are located in an isolated part of the island of Sumatra. The Tapanuli orangutans were previously believed to be a colony of Sumatran orangutans, but DNA analysis revealed that, in addition to being a separate species, they were more closely related to the Bornean orangutans. You can learn more about this rare primate here: Tapanuli Orangutan Facts Find out more about orangutans here: Orangutan Facts Tapir Brazilian tapir.
Click on the image to learn more about this animal. Tapirs are large pig-like animals with flexible and prehensile (capable of grasping) noses.
There are five species of tapir: the Brazilian tapir, Malayan tapir, Baird’s tapir, Kabomani tapir and mountain tapir. Only the Malayan tapir, which is found in Asia, is found outside Central and South America. The Brazilian Tapir, or South American Tapir, is the largest land mammal found in the Amazon rainforest. You can find out more about tapirs on this page: Tapir FactsTarantulaMexican Redknee Tarantula.
Click on the image to learn more about this animal. Tarantulas are large, hairy spiders.
There are around 900 species of tarantulas and they are found on every continent in the world. Tarantulas make up the family Theraphosidae.
Although the bite of some species can be painful, a tarantula’s bite is not fatal. You can learn about the Mexican Redknee Tarantula here: Mexican Redknee Tarantula FactsTarponAtlantic TarponTarpon are large silver bony fish.
Tarpon are found in both saltwater and freshwater habitats and are usually found near shore, in estuaries and rivers. Tarpon are capable of breathing air and are often seen surfacing in oxygen-poor areas. nocturnal primates found in Southeast Asia.
Most tarsiers are shy and rarely seen, and several species are endangered. You can learn more about tarsiers here: Tarsier Facts Tasmanian Devil Tasmanian devil.
Click on the image to learn more about this animal. Scientific Name: Sarcophilus harrisii Conservation Status: Endangered The Tasmanian devil is the largest carnivorous marsupial.
It is located in Tasmania, a large Australian island south of mainland Australia. The Tasmanian devil gets its name from the loud screams it makes at night.
It has an extremely powerful bite and targets a wide range of prey animals, especially wombats.
As a result, the Tasmanian devil is now endangered. Learn more about this endangered Australian mammal here: Tasmanian Devil Facts Tenrec Tenrecs are small animals found on the African island of Madagascar and parts of the African mainland.
Together they make up the Tenrecidae family. Termite Some species of termites build huge mounds. Termites are small light colored insects that live in large colonies.
Queen termites are the longest-lived insects in the world.
Queens of some species can live up to fifty years. Scientific name: Moloch horridus Conservation status: Insufficient data The thorny devil, also known as the thorny dragon or moloch, is a lizard that lives in the desert and scrubland of central and western Australia. The species gets its name from the sharp spine-like scales that line its back, sides, and tail.
A “false head” behind its true head offers the thorny devil additional protection against predators. The water that collects on the thorny devil’s back is transported to its mouth through a system of grooves in its skin. Learn more about this ingenious reptile here : Thorny Devil FactsTigerSiberian Tiger.
Click on the image to learn more about tigers. Scientific Name: Panthera tigris Conservation Status: Endangered No list of animals starting with T would be complete without the tiger!
The tiger is the largest cat species in the world.
With its distinctive orange coat and black stripes, it is one of the most recognizable animals in the world.
A tiger is capable of bringing down prey as large as a buffalo or gaur (Indian bison). Biologists disagree on the number of tiger subspecies; recent research has identified only two subspecies: a mainland subspecies and one found in the Greater Sunda Islands. Other biologists believe that there are up to nine subspecies of tiger, including such well-known subspecies as the Siberian tiger and the Bengal tiger. Sadly, this fearsome predator is in danger.
There are now thought to be fewer than 4,000 tigers left in the wild. You can find out more about this amazing animal here: Tiger Facts Tiger Beetle Tiger beetles are predatory insects that comprise the subfamily Cicindelinae.
Their mandibles (jaws) are large and curved. Tiger Shark Tiger Shark.
Click on the photo to learn more about this species. Scientific Name: Galeocerdo cuvier Conservation Status: Near Threatened The tiger shark is a large predatory fish that can grow to over 18 feet in length.
It is mostly found in deep water near coral reefs. When juvenile, the tiger shark has dark stripes on its body.
These give the tiger shark its name.
The stripes disappear as the shark ages. The tiger shark is responsible for the second highest number of recorded shark attacks on humans – only the great white shark is responsible for more. You can find out more about this efficient ocean predator here: Tiger Shark Facts Toad Dog Toad There is no official scientific definition of the difference between frogs and toads.
Some frogs and salamanders also have these glands. Frogs and toads make up the order (a group of related animals) Anura.
Turtles are the longest living land animals in the world.
Some species live over 150 years. A turtle hatches from its egg with the help of a special egg tooth.
The top three largest tortoise species are (from largest) the Galápagos tortoise, Aldabra giant tortoise, and African spurred tortoise. ToucanToco Toucan – click on the image to learn more about toucans. Toucans are birds of the Ramphastidae family.
They are known for their large beaks and thick, brightly colored plumage. Toucans are found in Central and South America.
Most are found in tropical forest habitats, where they often live in flocks. A toucan’s beak, though large, is not very robust.
The length of the beak also helps the bird search for food: using its beak the toucan can reach for food without moving and find food in holes in trees. Learn more about these colorful rainforest birds here: About Glossinid Toucans.
They are known transmitters of human sleeping sickness, which can be fatal.Turkish VultureScientific Name: Cathartes auraConservation Status: Least ConcernThe turkey vulture is a large, black-brown bird with a row of silvery flight feathers along its wings.
It has a featherless red head and a powerful hooked beak. The turkey vulture has a large range (the area in which it is found), which includes much of Canada, the United States, and most of South America. it feeds on carrion (dead animals) which it locates with its powerful eyesight and keen sense of smell. Despite the similarities in their appearances, the vultures of the Americas and those found in the Old World (that is, the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa) are only distantly related.
This is known as convergent evolution. Animals Starting With T: Conclusion We hope you’ve discovered some great new animals starting with t on this page.
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