Animals That Start With L | List, Fun Facts, And A Free Worksheet

Learn the names of animals that start with L with this vocabulary list. Below you’ll find a list of 50 animals that start with the letter L, together with fun facts and a free PDF worksheet.

List Of Animals Starting With L

Ladybird
Langur
Lapwing
Lemur
Leopard
Liger
Lion
Lizard
Lobster
Locust
Loris
Llama
Longhorn
Longspur
Loon
Lynx
Leaf Cutter Ant
Loggerhead (a type of sea turtle)
Long-Eared Owl
Lovebird
Lyrebird
Lacewing
Lamprey
Lancelet
Langoustine
Lappet-faced Vulture
Leafhopper
Leatherback Turtle
Leech
Leghorn (Chicken)
Leopard Cat
Leopard Seal
Leveret (young hare)
Lhasa Apso (dog breed)
Libyan Striped Weasel
Limpet
Linnet (a kind of bird)
Little Penguin
Lizardfish
Locust Borer (a type of beetle)
Long-beaked Echidna
Long-eared Jerboa
Long-tailed Weasel
Lorikeet
Lowland Anoa (a kind of buffalo)
Lowland Gorilla
Luzon Bleeding-heart (a kind of dove)
Labrador Retriever (dog breed)
Lark (a kind of bird)
Leafy Seadragon

Worksheet – Animals Starting With L

To help you learn or teach these animal names, here’s a free worksheet. This PDF worksheet includes a list of animals beginning with L with pictures. To complete the worksheet, you must match the animal name with the correct image. As always, this worksheet is FREE.

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Fun Facts About These Animals Starting With L

Ladybird

Ladybirds, or ladybugs, are not actually bugs at all. They are beetles and there are over 5,000 different species of them!

Langur

Langurs are old-world monkeys known for their long tails and hind legs. Some species, like the Gray langurs, are considered sacred in Hinduism.

Lapwing

The Northern Lapwing, a species of lapwing bird, is known for its distinctive “peewit” call, which is how it got its alternate name, the peewit.

Lemur

Lemurs are a group of primates found exclusively on the island of Madagascar. They range in size from the tiny pygmy mouse lemur to the large indri.

Leopard

Leopards are large cats known for their golden, spotted bodies and incredible strength. They are strong swimmers and very comfortable in the water.

Liger

A liger is a hybrid offspring of a male lion and a female tiger. They are the largest of all big cats, larger than their lion or tiger parents.

Lion

Often called the king of the jungle, lions are actually not found in jungles at all. Most lions live in the savannah or grasslands.

Lizard

There are about 6,000 species of lizards. They have been on Earth for over 200 million years, and they can be found all over the world, except in the coldest regions.

Lobster

Lobsters are known to be potentially immortal in terms of ageing. They continue to grow and reproduce throughout their lives without showing typical signs of ageing.

Locust

A locust is a grasshopper that can change its behavior and physiology in response to population density, resulting in highly mobile swarms. These swarms can cause significant agricultural damage.

Loris

The Slow Loris is one of the world’s only venomous mammals. It can release venom from glands located near its elbows.

Llama

Llamas are part of the camel family. Instead of humps, llamas store fat in their tails and can survive for a long time without water.

Longhorn

The Texas Longhorn is a breed of cattle known for its characteristic horns, which can extend to over 7 feet from tip to tip.

Longspur

Longspurs are a group of small, ground-dwelling birds that inhabit the Arctic. They get their name from the long, spur-like claw on their hind toe.

Loon

Loons are known for their haunting, melodious calls. They are excellent swimmers, thanks to their solid bones, which help them dive and stay underwater.

Lynx

A Lynx’s hearing is so sharp that it can detect a mouse moving underneath the snow.

Leaf Cutter Ant

Leaf cutter ants don’t actually eat leaves. Instead, they use the leaves to cultivate a fungus, which they feed on.

Loggerhead (a type of sea turtle)

Loggerhead turtles are known for their large heads, which support powerful jaw muscles. They are primarily carnivorous and enjoy a diet of jellyfish, conchs, crabs, and even fish.

Long-Eared Owl

Despite its name, the long ears of a Long-Eared Owl are actually just tufts of feathers. Its real ears are located on the sides of its head and are covered by feathers.

Lovebird

Despite their name, not all species of lovebirds mate for life, but they are all known for their strong social bonds.

Lyrebird

Lyrebirds are known for their exceptional ability to mimic natural and artificial sounds from their environment.

Lacewing

Adult Lacewings

are known for their delicate, transparent wings. The larvae of many species are voracious predators and are used in pest control.

Lamprey

Lampreys are jawless fish that feed by latching onto other fish and extracting their blood and bodily fluids.

Lancelet

Lancelets are small, translucent animals that live in the sand or mud of shallow and coastal waters. They are among the most primitive chordates, the group that includes all vertebrates.

Langoustine

Langoustines are a type of small lobster. Also known as Norway lobsters or Dublin Bay prawns, they are a highly prized seafood, particularly in Europe.

Lappet-faced Vulture

The Lappet-faced Vulture is the largest vulture in Africa, with a wingspan of nearly 3 meters. It’s so powerful it can drive other vultures away from a carcass.

Leafhopper

Leafhoppers can cause damage to a wide variety of plants by feeding on them. They can also jump really fast, and are one of the best jumpers in the animal kingdom relative to their size.

Leatherback Turtle

The Leatherback is the largest sea turtle species. Instead of a hard, bony shell, the leatherback’s carapace is covered by skin and oily flesh.

Leech

While leeches are often thought of as blood-suckers, not all species feed on blood. Some are predators that eat small invertebrates.

Leghorn (Chicken)

The Leghorn chicken breed is known for its prolific egg-laying capabilities. They are one of the world’s most common types of chicken and are the foundation of most modern egg-laying breeds.

Leopard Cat

Leopard cats are small, wild cats native to South, Southeast, and East Asia. Despite their name, they are not closely related to leopards.

Leopard Seal

Leopard seals are named for their leopard-like spots and are one of the primary predators of Antarctica.

Leveret (young hare)

A baby hare is called a leveret. They are born fully furred and with their eyes open, unlike rabbits, which are born hairless and blind.

Lhasa Apso (dog breed)

The Lhasa Apso is a non-sporting dog breed originating in Tibet. It was bred as an interior sentinel in the Buddhist monasteries, to alert the monks to any intruders who entered.

Libyan Striped Weasel

The Libyan Striped Weasel is a small, nocturnal carnivore that lives in North Africa. It’s also known as the Saharan Striped Polecat.

Limpet

Limpets are marine snails with a conical shell. Some limpet species have teeth that are made from the strongest biological material known.

Linnet (a kind of bird)

The linnet is a small songbird found in the finch family. The bird was a popular pet in the late Victorian era due to its melodious song.

Little Penguin

The Little Penguin, also known as the Fairy Penguin, is the smallest species of penguin. It grows to an average of just 33 cm in height.

Lizardfish

Lizardfishes are named for their lizard-like appearance. They are benthic marine fish, meaning they live on the ocean floor, and they have sharp teeth even on their tongues!

Locust Borer (a type of beetle)

The Locust Borer is a beetle that lays its eggs exclusively in black locust trees. The larvae then bore into the tree to feed on the wood.

Long-beaked Echidna

The Long-beaked Echidna is one of the world’s five egg-laying species of

mammals. They are also equipped with a long, sticky tongue to catch their prey.

Long-eared Jerboa

The Long-eared Jerboa is a rodent found in the deserts of Mongolia and China. Its most noticeable features are its elongated hind legs and exceptionally large ears.

Long-tailed Weasel

The Long-tailed Weasel is North America’s most widely distributed carnivore. In the winter, its fur changes from brown and yellow to an all-over white.

Lorikeet

Lorikeets are known for their bright, beautiful plumage and their unique brush-tipped tongues, which they use to feed on nectar.

Lowland Anoa (a kind of buffalo)

The Lowland Anoa is a small species of buffalo found in Indonesia. They are the smallest species of wild cattle and are critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.

Lowland Gorilla

Lowland Gorillas are the most widespread gorillas. They communicate through a complex system of vocalizations, body postures, facial expressions, and odors.

Luzon Bleeding-heart (a kind of dove)

The Luzon Bleeding-heart is a species of dove native to the Philippines. The red splash of color on its chest, which looks like a bleeding wound, gives this bird its name.

Labrador Retriever (dog breed)

The Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds of dog in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. They are known for their friendly and outgoing nature.

Lark (a kind of bird)

Larks are small to medium-sized birds that are known for their beautiful song. Many species are able to sing nonstop for very long periods.

Leafy Seadragon

The Leafy Seadragon, with its leaf-like protrusions, is an expert at camouflage. This marine fish is found along the southern and western coasts of Australia.

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