Read below for information on 20 different animals that start with the letter K, from kakapos to kudu. The most popular animal that starts with the letter k is the koala, an animal with fingerprints indistinguishable from humans. The least popular K animal is the keel billed toucan. Some fun facts about letter K name animals are:
Kiwis are a flightless bird only found in the forests of New Zealand
With their powerful hind legs kangaroos can jump up to 6 feet high and as far as 25 feet forward.
Komodo dragons are the largest lizard in the world and only found on 5 Indonesian islands.
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Popular Animals starting with K
A King Cobra
King Cobra
They are the longest poisonous snake in the world.
A Komodo Dragon
Komodo Dragon
Only found on five Indonesian islands
Animals that Start with K
A Kakapo
Kakapo
The heaviest species of parrot in the world!
A Kangaroo
Kangaroo
Females have a deep pouch on their front!
A Kangaroo Rat
Kangaroo Rat
Merriam’s kangaroo rats literally never have to drink water
A Keel-Billed Toucan
Keel-Billed Toucan
It’s beak can reach nearly 20 cm long!
A Keeshond
Keeshond
Friendly, alert dogs that are loyal to their owners
A Kerry Blue Terrier
Kerry Blue Terrier
They are born black, and turn gray-blue as they age.
A Killer Whale
Killer Whale
Typically consumes over 200 kg of food a day!
A King Cobra
King Cobra
They are the longest poisonous snake in the world.
A King Crab
King Crab
Can have a leg span of nearly 2 meters!
A King Penguin
King Penguin
More than 2 million breeding pairs!
A Kingfisher
Kingfisher
Inhabits wetlands and woodlands worldwide!
A Kinkajou
Kinkajou
The kinkajou is a nimble forest-dwelling mammal of Central and South America.
A Kiwi
Kiwi
Only found in the forests of New Zealand!
A Koala
Koala
Spends up to 80% of the time sleeping or resting!
A Komodo Dragon
Komodo Dragon
Only found on five Indonesian islands
A Kooikerhondje
Kooikerhondje
If Kooikerhondjes look familiar, it’s because old Dutch masters like Rembrandt and Jan Steen liked to paint them.
A Kookaburra
Kookaburra
The laughing kookaburra is one of four kookaburra species.
A Koolie
Koolie
The name “koolie” comes from the German mispronunciation of “collie.”
A Krill
Krill
The krill is perhaps the most important animal in the marine ecosystem!
A Kudu
Kudu
Lives in herds of up to 24 individuals!
Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with K
Kakapo
Kangaroo
Kangaroo Rat
Keel-Billed Toucan
Keeshond
Kerry Blue Terrier
Killer Whale
King Cobra
King Crab
King Penguin
Kingfisher
Kinkajou
Kiwi
Koala
Komodo Dragon
Kooikerhondje
Kookaburra
Koolie
