Let's learn the names of animals and creatures that start with 'yo'!

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What animals come to mind that start with “yo”? If you limit yourself to mammals, some people may find it hard to think of any.

So in this article, we’ll introduce animals that start with “yo,” including birds, insects, and fish! We’ve picked out a wide variety, from animals whose names carry meanings like “night” or “four,” to those named after places.

Use them as prompts for word games like shiritori, or as ideas for trips to zoos and aquariums.

We’ll introduce them by character count, so be sure to check them out!

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Yangtze river dolphin (baiji)

This dolphin is said to have gone extinct in the early 2000s.

It was known as a freshwater-dwelling dolphin, but its population declined due to dam construction and water pollution from industry, and a 2006 survey failed to confirm any individuals.

It’s truly sad when animals disappear because of environmental changes.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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In conclusion

We introduced animals and creatures starting with “yo,” grouped by the number of letters in their names.

From dog breeds you might see around town to fish you can find at aquariums, you probably encountered a wide variety of animals.

If any of the animals featured in this article caught your interest, we recommend looking up more detailed information about animals of the same kind!