Animal Names Starts With Letter: B

Animals that start with B bring big variety to the wild. Meet the brown bear, a powerful omnivore of forests and tundra; the shaggy bison, once thundering across North American grasslands; and the tireless beaver, an engineer that reshapes rivers with dams and lodges. In the oceans, the immense blue whale and agile bottlenose dolphin patrol rich feeding grounds, while reefs host shimmering blue tangs and bold barracuda. Skyward, the bald eagle and barn owl rule by day and night. Reptile fans can spot the sprinting basilisk and coiling boa, and wetlands echo with booming bullfrogs. Invertebrates—from nectar-seeking bees to dazzling butterflies and armored beetles—drive pollination and nutrient cycles. This “B” collection spans carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores across deserts, forests, wetlands, grasslands, rivers, and open seas. Browse below for species profiles with scientific names, habitats, diets, and conservation status.