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Animals That Start With “D”

Browse 7 verified species whose common names begin with the letter D.

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Deathstalker Scorpion

Deathstalker Scorpion

Leiurus quinquestriatus

Diet: Invertebrate predator
Wild lifespan: Exact wild lifespan is poorly documented

Deer Mouse

Deer Mouse

Peromyscus maniculatus

Diet: Flexible omnivore dominated by seeds and arthropods
Wild lifespan: Most wild individuals live less than one year; exceptional captive animals live several years

Dhole

Dhole

Cuon alpinus

Diet: Carnivore
Wild lifespan: Estimated about 8–10 years in the wild; up to roughly 15–16 years in managed care

Diamondback Water Snake

Diamondback Water Snake

Nerodia rhombifer

Diet: Aquatic carnivore
Wild lifespan: Wild longevity is poorly documented

Dingo

Dingo

Canis lupus dingo

Diet: Opportunistic carnivore
Wild lifespan: Up to about 10 years in the wild and 13–15 years in managed care

Dromedary Camel

Dromedary Camel

Camelus dromedarius

Diet: Herbivore
Wild lifespan: Commonly 30–40 years under good management, sometimes longer

Dumbo Octopus

CephalopodaAnimal group

Dumbo Octopus

Grimpoteuthis

Diet: Deep-sea carnivore
Wild lifespan: Unknown for most species