Names Of Animals That Start With ‘M’ For Kids

Animals are an essential part of our ecosystem and food chain. There are millions of animals with their own characteristic features and behaviours. It is important that we humans should know and learn more about animals and teach the same to our children. In this article, we have covered “M” animal names for preschoolers, along with a description. Let’s take a look at the list of animal names that starts with “M”.

List Of Common Animals Beginning With ‘M’ For Kids

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Time to teach your child the name of some “M” alphabet animal’s name. Below, we have prepared a list for you to teach your child. Let’s take a look at it.

1. Manatee

Also known as sea cows, Manatees are big and graze on seaweed. This animal can weigh around 1,300 pounds and can be up to 13 feet long. Manatees are very similar to the dugong. But they are actually different from the skull and the tail shape.

2. Manta Ray

This water animal is one of the biggest species of stingrays in the world. The width of a Manta Ray’s body from the fins to the chest is up to 7 meters, and they weigh around 2 tons. This aquatic animal can be found in tropical oceans all around the world. Manta Ray is also known as Atlantic and Pacific Manta due to its wide spreading as well as its unique appearance.

3. Mole

Moles are rodents that live most of their lives underground. Moles have large forepaws that come in handy when digging through soil. These animals have excellent senses of smell and hearing that enables them to find their way underground.

4. Mink

An animal that can be found close to water bodies, Minks are related to the weasels. Minks spend a lot of time underwater and feed on anything, including fish, waterfowl, and even snakes. The animal may look small and not much of a fighter, but it can take down prey that’s almost as large as itself.

5. Monkey

There are around 264 types of monkeys recognised all around the world. The animal has a smaller body size. All species of monkeys can use their hands and feet to hold on to branches, but some monkeys can use their tails, too.

6. Meerkat

Meerkats can be found in the Kalahari Desert in Botswana and South Africa. The lifespan of Meerkats is quite long, and they can survive up to 15 years in nature. The animal has a broad head, a pointed snout, large eyes, long legs, a thin tapering tail, and a brindled coat pattern.

7. Maned Wolf

The animal is unfortunately almost extinct, with only about 25,000 Maned Wolves left. The animal can weigh up to 24 kg and have a speed of 47 mph. Maned Wolves can live for 12-15 years.

8. Moose

One of the species of deer, Moose, lives in the Boreal Forest. The animal has a unique characteristic feature – horns that are similar to the large leaves. Moose have strong legs that are enough to fight against wolves.

9. Mouse

The mouse is considered the most successful animal in the world due to its survival in facing predators, including the fox, eagles, reptiles, cats, and other animals.

10. Mongoose

Mongoose is small in size, but it is considered one of the most active predators. The outer layer of the Mongoose’s body is covered with brown or brunette fur. But their belly is white. The animal can change its fur entirely to white during the winter season.

Other Animals Starting With Letter’ M’

Now that your child knows the names of common animals with “M”, it’s time to teach them the name of some more aquatic, wild or farm animals that start with “M”.

1. Markhor
2. Mandrill
3. Muntjac
4. Minke Whale
5. Millipede
6. Mantis
7. Mantella Frog
8. Marbled Salamander
9. Maine Coon
10. Malayan Tiger
11. Muskox
12. Monk Seal
13. Mollusca
14. Maltese
15. Mule
16. Macaque
17. Moth
18. Malayan Civet
19. Mamba
20. Marine Iguana
21. Marmoset
22. Marsican Brown Bear
23. Massasauga
24. May Beetle
25. Mexican Alligator Lizard

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