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Discover 12 animals starting with ‘L’, but what have we forgotten? Let us know… <\/p>

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Published: Sunday, 22 September 2024 at 15:38 PM<\/p>

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From the charismatic and enchanting lemur to the mysterious leatherback turtle here are 12 fascinating animals starting with the letter ‘L’.<\/strong><\/p>

Incredible animal facts: Discover extraordinary truths about the natural world<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
14 animals starting with ‘L’<\/h2>
Lemming<\/h3>
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Lemmings are found throughout Scandinavia at elevations of 600\u20132,450m (usually above 1,000m). They live in complex, branching tunnels beneath the frozen ground. Look \u2013 and listen \u2013 out for these colourful rodents standing their ground and even yapping angrily to deter intruders.<\/p>
Lemon shark\u00a0<\/h3>
The yellow hue of the lemon shark<\/a>\u2019s skin provides camouflage against the sand whilst it hunts for its prey of fish, crustaceans and even smaller sharks. It can grow up toe 3.7m in length, and weigh up to 250kg.\u00a0<\/p>
Ladybird spider<\/h3>
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A very pretty European species, the ladybird spider is named for the black and red colouration of the male. It was rediscovered in the UK in 1980 on a Dorset<\/a> heathland. Its range is still limited, but conservation work is ongoing to improve the species\u2019 outlook, including reintroducing it to other heathlands.\u00a0<\/p>
Weirdest spiders in the world \u2013 arachnophobes look away, these freakish (but fascinating) arachnids could give you nightmares<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
Large marsh grasshopper\u00a0<\/h3>
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The largest and rarest grasshopper<\/a> in Britain, the large marsh grasshopper\u2019s population was reduced to a few sites in the New Forest<\/a> and Dorset. It has been reintroduced to Norfolk<\/a> and is continued to be bred in captivity by citizen scientists for future releases.\u00a0By Aiwok – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=11473413<\/p>
Grasshoppers vs crickets: what’s the difference between these two jumping insects?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
\u00a0Leatherback turtle<\/h3>
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An occasional visitor to British waters, the leatherback turtle <\/a>is the world\u2019s largest turtle<\/a> and measures more than two metres in length. It primarily eats jellyfish<\/a> \u2013 which can cause a potentially fatal problem when it mistakes a plastic bag floating in the water for a jellyfish and tries to eat it.<\/p>
Little curlew\u00a0<\/h3>
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The little curlew<\/a> is the smallest of the curlew species, and has a relatively short bill. It is most closely related to the now probably-extinct Eskimo curlew. The species breeds in Siberia, and migrates to Australia for winter along the East Asian Australasian Flyway.\u00a0<\/p>
How to tell the difference between curlews and whimbrels<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
\u00a0Leopard\u00a0<\/h3>
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One of the five \u2018 big cats<\/a>\u2019 of the\u00a0Panthera<\/em>\u00a0genus, the leopard<\/a> is found across Africa and Asia \u2013 though it was once found in Europe too. Unlike the pride-forming lion<\/a>, it is a solitary cat except when mating or when a female is raising her cubs.<\/p>
Cheetah vs leopard: what’s the difference?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
\u00a0Little owl<\/h3>
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The little owl<\/a> is a non-native species in the UK, introduced in the 19^{th<\/sup>\u00a0century, and is the smallest owl species found there \u2013 it measures just 22cm in length and weighs roughly 180g. It is absent from Scotland and Northern Ireland.\u00a0<\/p>}
What is the smallest owl in the world?<\/a><\/li>
British owl species: how to identify, diet and where to see<\/a><\/li>
What’s the biggest owl in the world?<\/a><\/li>
How do owls twist their heads so far round?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
Lobster moth\u00a0<\/h3>
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The name for this moth species comes from the caterpillar rather than the adult, as it has an odd crustacean-like appearance. The caterpillar can grow up to seven centimetres in length and, if disturbed, the caterpillar will try to put off a predator by arching its head back over its body.\u00a0<\/p>
Long-tailed tit\u00a0<\/h3>
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Sometimes affectionately referred to as \u2018flying lollipop sticks\u2019 thanks to their long tails, long-tailed tits a<\/a>re a charming and pretty bird of gardens<\/a> and woodlands<\/a>. They build nests<\/a> out of moss, cobwebs and lichen.\u00a0<\/p>
Guide to tit species in the UK: how to identify and where to see these small charismatic birds<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
Large blue butterfly\u00a0<\/h3>
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So-named because it is the largest blue butterfly found in the UK, the large blue is also the rarest of the UK blues and actually became extinct in 1979. It was reintroduced and now has a number of small populations in south-western England.<\/p>
British butterfly guide: how to identify and the best places to spot<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
Lemur<\/h3>
Endemic to Madagascar<\/a>, lemurs <\/a>are a fascinating group of primates<\/a> which are closely related to lorises and bush babies. They face a range of threats, and 98% are deemed to be endangered.\u00a0<\/p>
Ladybirds<\/h3>
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Ladybirds (known as ladybugs in some countries) or Coccinellidae are one of the 103 families of beetles in Britain. Ladybirds<\/a> are indeed varied, ranging in appearance from dull brown to bright yellow and black. Though some ladybirds have patterns verging on checks and streaks, a spot is the simplest pattern for them to develop<\/p>
Lionfish<\/h3>
Capable of striking fear into the heart of divers and snorkellers everywhere, the lionfish is as dangerous as it is beautiful. That\u2019s because in amongst their softly fluttering\u00a0fins are more than a dozen spines able to deliver a dose of powerful venom that causes extreme pain and, in rare cases, symptoms including temporary paralysis, shortness of breath and nausea – definitely worthy of a place on our deadliest sea creatures in the world list<\/a>.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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14 animals starting with ‘L’<\/h2>