Read below for information on 14 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.
Popular Animals starting with K

King Cobra
They are the longest poisonous snake in the world.

Komodo Dragon
Only found on five Indonesian islands
Our Newest K Animals
The most recently added Animals that start with the letter K.

Killer Whale
Typically consumes over 200 kg of food a day!

Keeshond
Friendly, alert dogs that are loyal to their owners

Krill
The krill is perhaps the most important animal in the marine ecosystem!
Most Recently Updated K Animals
The most recently updated Animals that start with the letter K.

Kudu
Lives in herds of up to 24 individuals!

Kiwi
Only found in the forests of New Zealand!

Kakapo
The heaviest species of parrot in the world!
All Animals that Start with K

Kakapo
The heaviest species of parrot in the world!

Kangaroo
Females have a deep pouch on their front!

Keel-Billed Toucan
It's beak can reach nearly 20 cm long!

Keeshond
Friendly, alert dogs that are loyal to their owners

Killer Whale
Typically consumes over 200 kg of food a day!

King Cobra
They are the longest poisonous snake in the world.

King Crab
Can have a leg span of nearly 2 meters!

King Penguin
More than 2 million breeding pairs!

Kingfisher
Inhabits wetlands and woodlands worldwide!

Kiwi
Only found in the forests of New Zealand!

Koala
Spends up to 80% of the time sleeping or resting!

Komodo Dragon
Only found on five Indonesian islands

Krill
The krill is perhaps the most important animal in the marine ecosystem!

Kudu
Lives in herds of up to 24 individuals!
Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with K

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