“” This caterpillar will grow into a yellow imperial moth. Special Beauty / Shutterstock There is a fascinating world of animals that start with “I.” Some animal names are likely more familiar, like the mighty Indian elephant, while others are a little more obscure — looking at you, Iriomote cat. From endangered species to wading […]

20 Animals That Start With ‘I’: From Irish Setters to Ivory Gulls


20 Animals That Start With 'I': From Irish Setters to Ivory Gulls
This caterpillar will grow into a yellow imperial moth. Special Beauty / Shutterstock

There is a fascinating world of animals that start with “I.” Some animal names are likely more familiar, like the mighty Indian elephant, while others are a little more obscure — looking at you, Iriomote cat.

From endangered species to wading birds, here’s an introduction to a global sampling of the animal kingdom, including critters from South and Southeast Asia and the Americas.