30 Animals That Start With The Letter N
You might be surprised to see how many animals there are in the world that start with the letter N! How many of these have you heard of before?
1. Naked Mole Rat
Naked mole rats are rodents native to East Africa. They are hairless, wrinkled, and possess a long lifespan. These unusual animals are also invasive in the United States and can be found living underground in the sewers of New York City.
They have been known to live as long as 28 years (in captivity). Naked mole rats do not exhibit all of the characteristics normally associated with their rodent family (for example, they do not burrow), which has led some scientists to believe that naked mole rats may actually belong in a different taxonomic classification altogether than other types of rodents. It is also important to note that naked mole rats are not related in any way whatsoever to either mice or rats (they are their own unique species).
2. Narwhal:
Narwhals are toothed whales that live in the Arctic Ocean. They are a type of cetacean (whales, dolphins and porpoises).
Narwhals have a long tusk that extends from the left side of their head. This tusk is often up to 3 meters long. Its purpose is not known for certain, but it may be used for mating rituals or defense against predators such as polar bears and killer whales. The narwhal also uses it when surfacing to breathe so that its blowhole does not get clogged with ice crystals as it emerges from water.
3. New Guinea Singing Dog:
The New Guinea Singing Dog is a native dog of New Guinea. It is a small dog with a short coat, and it is similar to the Australian dingo. The New Guinea Singing Dog also goes by many other names:
The New Guinea Highland Dog
The New Guinea Tamed Dog
4. Newt:
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Newts are salamanders that live on land and in water. You can identify a newt by its long tail, which it uses to swim through the water, and its smooth skin without scales. Newts also have four toes on their front feet and five toes on their back feet, unlike other salamanders that only have four toes total. These amphibians usually come out at night to hunt insects or fish using their long tongues!
5. Nighthawk:
Nighthawks are nocturnal birds found throughout the Americas. They eat insects and other small animals. Their diet includes grasshoppers, crickets, termites, spiders, ants, moths and beetles—pretty much anything that crawls or flies in front of them! Nighthawks have large bodies with black wings and white heads. Their upper parts are grayish brown while their underparts are white with a faint pattern of dark streaks on the breast.
Nighthawk is one of many species known as nightjars because they sleep during the day (they’re also sometimes called goatsuckers because they catch insects by hovering over open fields at dawn). Their eyesight is poor but they can hear well enough to detect prey’s movements below ground level through vibrations in the air caused by insect activity; this helps them hunt under cover of darkness even though they don’t see very well during this time period either (it’s really hard to spot an insect crawling around if it can’t see you anyway!).
6. Nightingale:
The nightingale is a small brown bird native to Europe, Asia and Africa. This member of the thrush family also lives in North America, but it was introduced there.
The nightingale is extremely popular. There are many songs about it, as well as a famous poem called “The Nightingale” by John Keats (1795–1821).
7. Needlefish:
Needlefish are found in tropical and temperate oceans. They are carnivorous, and their diet includes fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. Needlefish make an appearance on the menu at seafood restaurants around the world–it’s considered a game fish. However, they aren’t endangered or threatening to humans (unless you’re a fish).
8. Nabarlek
Nabarlek is a type of bird, a tree, and a lizard. It’s also a type of spider and fish.
9. Nandu:
The nandu is a large bird that lives in South America. It has light brown feathers and a dark red beak. It can reach up to 2 meters (6 feet) in height and weigh up to 8 kilograms (17 pounds). The nandu eats fruits, insects, seeds, plants and small animals. Nandus have tough feet that allow them to climb trees easily. They are very social animals; they live together with other nandus in groups called bands or troops. Nandus have strong legs for jumping from tree branch to tree branch when they move around the forest as well as long wings for flying long distances between areas where food is abundant or scarce during different seasons of the year. Their predators include humans who hunt them for their meat because it tastes good!
The lifespan of this species ranges from 20-30 years depending on its exact location within South America – some populations tend towards lower numbers while others will produce individuals which live longer than average due to better access points such as river banks where food sources may occur more frequently due constant flooding or other factors such as less competition from other predators due lack thereof nearby habitat space availability etcetera…
10. Nightfish:
If you’re an astronomy buff, you might have heard of the nightfish. This species of fish is notable for being a nocturnal creature as well as its coloration, which is usually dark in nature. It’s also important because it plays an important role in the ecosystem where it lives.
The night fish can be found primarily in North America and Europe, but there are also some reports of sightings in South America and Africa as well. They prefer shallow waters near landmasses such as reefs or rocky shores where they feed off smaller organisms like plankton and krill. Their coloring helps them blend into their surroundings so predators won’t notice them when they’re resting at night—the name “night” comes from this behavior!
11. Nautilus:
A nautilus is a type of cephalopod. It is also called a sea squirt or paper nautilus. Nautiluses are marine animals that live in the ocean. They have shells like a snail, but they don’t resemble snails at all!
Nautiluses have no arms or legs on their bodies as other cephalopods do; instead, their tentacles are attached to their head and body by muscular stalks that extend from the back of their heads. Nautiluses eat small fish and shrimp and other marine creatures like crabs and shrimp that live near where they swim in the water. Their diets depend on what foods are available where they live in oceans around the world—for example, some kinds of nautilus eat plankton instead of larger fish because there aren’t many large fish available nearby where those types live
12. Napu:
Napu is a small nocturnal marsupial found in Australia. Napu, which means “night” in the local Aboriginal language, is related to kangaroos and wallabies. It has large eyes for night vision, strong hind legs for jumping, and powerful claws for digging burrows. Napus live in the northern part of Australia where it’s cold most of the year, so their fur helps keep them warm when it’s cold and soft when it’s hot outside. These little guys are often hunted by dingoes because they’re easy prey – but don’t worry! The dingoes usually leave them alone if there are other animals around (like humans) who can scare them off if needed!
13. Nightjar:
The nightjar is a nocturnal bird that has a wide variety of habitats and prey. It can be found in forests, grasslands, shrublands, deserts, and more. The nightjar also has a wide variety of predators including owls and snakes. The nightjar is one of the few birds that are protected by law in many countries around the world because its population is dwindling due to a lack of food sources (such as insects) due to human activity such as deforestation or urbanization. Its scream-like call can be heard at night but it usually only makes noise when it’s alone or with other members of its species
14. Nalolo:
Nalolo is a type of bird. It is found in Africa and can grow up to 1.8 meters in length. It has a large, black belly and grey wings, making it easy to spot from afar!
15. Ningaui:
A lesser bilby, the ningaui is a small marsupial that lives in Australia. It’s also known as the lesser bilby, or sometimes just “bilby.” This nocturnal animal has large ears and long whiskers and eats insects and small reptiles.
16. Noddy:
Noddy
Noddies are seabirds that belong to the Charadriiformes order of birds. They are related to albatrosses and auks and can be found in the southern hemisphere. Noddies have a black head, with white circles around their eyes and on their cheeks. Their breast feathers are also black with white spots. The rest of the bird is mostly white or gray in color, although some species may have yellow feathers on top of their heads or red feathers around their beaks. This North American species is also known as noddies and noddies instead of by its proper name!
17. Natterjack:
The natterjack toad is a small animal that can be found in Europe, Asia and the Americas. They can be found in grasslands and forests, but they like to live near ponds or lakes. The natterjack toad can also be found in the United Kingdom. You might have seen one of these animals before if you’ve ever visited the Netherlands, Ireland or Denmark! If you’re looking for a new pet to bring home with you after your trip abroad this summer–or even during spring break–then make sure you check out this adorable little guy!
18. Noctule:
The Noctule is a bat that is found in Europe. It has a wingspan of about 15 inches and is the largest bat in Europe.
It is also the only species of bat to hibernate in large groups, which makes it unique among its peers.
The Noctule is nocturnal, meaning it hunts at night and sleeps during the day. This helps protect it from predators who may be patrolling for food during daylight hours.
The Noctule eats insects such as moths and beetles; however, they can also eat small mammals such as mice when hungry enough!
19. Nunlet:
The Nunlet is a small, brown bird that is found in Australia. It is one of the smallest birds in the world and a member of the honeyeater family. The Nunlet grows to be about 5 inches long with a wingspan of 6 inches. The males are blackish-brown, with white markings on their throat and breast; females are light brown above and pale below with buff streaks on their back and flanks.
They inhabit dry forests, woodlands, shrubland and grassland where there are plenty of trees for them to hide in when they’re feeding on nectar or insects such as caterpillars or spiders respectively (although they only feed on nectar during breeding season). They also eat flowers like Banksia but avoid those with strong scents since these may attract predators like snakes or kangaroos who might harm them while eating it instead!
20. Nurseryfish:
The nurseryfish is a small fish found in the waters of Australia. It is a popular aquarium fish, growing to about 10 cm long. The nurseryfish is nocturnal and spends most of its time hiding under rocks during the day and swimming around at night.
The nurseryfish has a brown body with yellow-green lines running along its sides. Its fins are also yellow-green, while its tail fin has white stripes running through it. The nurseryfish spends most of its time hiding under rocks during the day and swimming around at night due to the fact that it’s nocturnal (only active at night).
21. Nilgai:
The nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) is a type of antelope native to India, Nepal and Pakistan. It’s a large antelope with a body length of 140-180 cm (55–71 in) and a shoulder height of 100-130 cm (39–51 in). Nilgais are members of the genus Antilope, which includes all other gazelles and buffalo, as well as giraffes, quaggas and so on.
The animal has a tawny coat covered with white fur at the belly, throat and inner sides of its legs. Its tail is about 50 cm long with black rings near its end. The horns are thick at the base but narrow sharply toward their tips; they curve back over the head so that they point upward when seen from behind.
22. Noodlefish:
If you’re a fan of the Letter N and want to learn more about it, there are plenty of animals that start with “N” for you to discover. One such animal is the noodlefish. Noodlefish are deep-sea fish that can be found in the Pacific Ocean near Japan and Australia. They live at depths between 500 meters (1,640 feet) and 3,000 meters (9,840 feet).
These creatures are also known as anglerfishes or ray-finned fishes; they have no scales on their bodies but do have bioluminescent lures on their heads that resemble worms or insects which they use to attract prey into striking distance. This can be confusing since some other types of anglerfish don’t even have lures! Noodlefish also eat small crustaceans such as copepods by sucking them through their mouths when they get close enough—but if this doesn’t work out well enough for them then maybe it won’t turn out so bad after all because then maybe we’ll all get lucky anyway because then maybe everyone will just leave us alone instead?
23. Nightcrawler:
A nightcrawler is an amphibious, worm-like creature that lives in the mud at the bottom of lakes and oceans. It has a long cylindrical body with a head at one end and a tail on the other, both of which are covered with appendages for movement. The mouth is located between these two ends; it opens when food enters and closes when it leaves. The nightcrawler has no eyes but can sense light through its skin.
The nightcrawler’s diet consists mostly of plants found on land, although it will devour any type of organic material that enters its mouth—including its own dead offspring! When it feels threatened by predators or other threats to its personal safety (such as being eaten), this animal can emit an offensive odor from glands located along its sides which cause nearby animals to flee in disgust.
24. Numbray:
The numb ray is a small marsupial native to Australia. It’s a nocturnal creature, eating mainly soft green leaves during the day and fruit at night.
The numb ray is an omnivore and will eat insects if they can find them, but they prefer plants.
It’s also an herbivore that eats mostly soft green leaves during the day and fruit at night. The numb ray is a marsupial with four teats under its belly for its young twins (the average litter size for this animal species is two).
25. Numbat:
The numbat is a small marsupial that resembles a cat. It’s also known as the banded anteater, dibbler, and honey possum.
Numbats are nocturnal animals that live in Australia. They have long, thin tails and are found only in northern parts of Australia such as the Kimberley region. Numbats eat termites and ants by sucking out their juices with their long tongues (which stretch up to 12 inches). They’re also carnivores: They kill small animals by biting them on their backs!
Because they eat so many insects, numbats help keep down insect populations (and thus avoid crop damage). They’re also threatened by land clearing and predation by introduced species like cats.
26. Nutria:
The nutria is a large, herbivorous, semiaquatic rodent. It’s found in the wild or in captivity throughout South America but has been introduced in several areas of the world including Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
The nutria has been considered to be an invasive species in many areas where it has spread because of its ability to damage water quality by feeding on aquatic plants and burrowing into river banks. This can lead to erosion and flooding.
27. Numbfish:
Numbfish is a type of fish that can be found in Australia. It is also known as the Australian numbfish, numbfish, and numbfish. The numbfish is small, measuring about 10 inches in length. This fish is olive-gray with a white belly. Its fins are very large compared to its body size and it has an elongated snout that’s used for hunting prey under rocks or other objects on the bottom of the ocean floor.
28. Nurse Shark:
Nurse sharks are found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans and can be grey in color. Their body is flattened, so they look like they’re swimming on their sides. They are slow-moving and can be found at depths of up to 60 meters (200 feet). These creatures are often called bull sharks because they can seem aggressive when handled by humans.
29. Northern Right Whale:
One of the world’s largest whale species, the Northern Right Whale is a baleen whale that can grow up to 70 feet long. It is most commonly found in waters off Canada, Greenland, and northern Europe.
Northern right whales are considered an endangered species—there were only about 275 individuals left as of 2016. The population has been declining since the 19th century due to whaling operations, which began in earnest during that time period as well.
30. Noolbenger:
The noolbenger is a small marsupial that is found in Australia. It is nocturnal and lives in hollow logs. The noolbenger gets its name from the sound it makes, which resembles “nool bing-a-didly boo”. The pronunciation of this word can vary depending on whether you are Australian or British!
The honey possum is also known as the noolbenger because they have similar characteristics to other species of possums. This adorable animal has a gray-brown coat that helps it blend into its environment so it can hide from predators. The honey possum feeds on insects, nectar, and pollen from flowers – hence its name! Although this little creature looks like a hedgehog with pointy ears, it does not share any genetic material with other hedgehogs like porcupines do when mating (yes…that’s right). You won’t find many noolbingers left today due to habitat loss due to deforestation by humans causing deforestation through logging practices.”
Conclusion
animals are so much fun to learn about! Whether you’re trying to identify animals on a field trip, looking for an interesting topic for your science report, or just love learning about God’s creation, we hope this list has been helpful. As always, if you need more info about any of these awesome creatures just ask us in the comments below!
