As usual, one of the ways to classify animals is according to the letter they start with. As it is quite complicated to remember all the animals according to the type of feeding or reproduction they carry out, a much simpler way is to do it according to their initial. In this way, in the next article on our site we are going to introduce you to 15 animals that start with O and perhaps you did not know at all.
Orca (Orcinus orca)
The killer whale as we know it is a type of cetacean odontocete that can live up to 45 years, in males, and 30 years in females. It is part of the family of oceanic dolphins and we can find it in each and every one of the Earth's oceans.
It should be noted that it is the largest species of dolphin, in addition to the fact that there is marked sexual dimorphism between males and females. On the other hand and as a curiosity, orcas are top predators, that is, they are at the top of the food pyramid and do not have enemies that can devour them.
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Okapi (Okapia johnstoni)
With a somewhat peculiar physique, the okapi is an artiodactyl mammal, that is, a ungulate mammal with even fingers. Due to its similarities, this animal that begins with O is the closest living relative of the giraffe They appear to be very similar, although the size of the okapi is obviously smaller. In addition, the fur on the legs and buttocks is reminiscent of a zebra, as it is black and white striped.
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Panda bear (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
Also known as the giant panda or simply as the panda, the panda bear is a carnivorous mammal that draws attention for its cute appearance. This animal that begins with O is also well known because bases 99% of its diet on bamboo although, as we have said, it is also carnivorous and can feed on other small mammals.
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Orangutan (Pongo)
These animals that begin with O are part of the genus of hominids and within them we find three great species of apes, which have its origins in Malaysia and Indonesia. These three great species are:
- Borneo Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus).
- Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii).
- Tapanuli orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis).
We can say that the orangutans stand out above all for their reddish-colored fur and their constitution adapted to tree life. Furthermore, according to the IUCN it is endangered due to habitat destruction and illegal trade.
Platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus)
This animal that begins with the letter O is very curious since it is a semi-aquatic mammal It was discovered for the first time in 1798 and such was the amazement at its physical appearance, that at first it was thought that someone had sewn the beak of a duck to the body of a beaver.
They are usually dark brown, although the belly area is lighter as it is blonde or grey. Also, as a curiosity, these animals that start with O use their tails to reserve fat.
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Other animals that start with O
Now that you have been able to know some of the characteristics of animals that begin with O, we bring you other names of animals that begin with the letter Oand that may interest you.
- Goose
- Oyster
- Polar Bear
- Ocelot
- European Oriole
- Grizzly
- Black bear
- Anteater
- Sheep
- Butterfly
