Read below for information on 79 different animals that start with the letter A, from aardvark to aye aye. The most popular animal that starts with A is the Arctic Fox, the least popular is the African Elephant. Some fun facts about A name animals are:
- The African Penguin is the only species of penguin in Africa
- Despite being a popular freshwater aquarium pet, the Axolotl is one of the most difficult animals to find naturally as it’s only found in one complex of lakes near Mexico City.
- The Amur Leopard may be the rarest big cat on earth
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Popular Animals starting with A
Amazon River Dolphin (Pink Dolphin)
Also known as the 'Pink Dolphin'
Amur Leopard
The Amur leopard may be the rarest big cat on Earth!
Animals that Start with A
Aardvark
Can move 2ft of soil in just 15 seconds!
Abyssinian
The oldest breed of cat in the world!
Adelie Penguin
Eats up to 2kg of food per day!
Affenpinscher
First bred in 17th century Germany!
Afghan Hound
First used as a shepherd and hunter!
African Bullfrog
The African bullfrog is one of only three species of frog that have “teeth.”
African Bush Elephant
Can drink up to 50 gallons a day
African Civet
Secretes up to 4g of musk every week!
African Clawed Frog
A particularly ferocious amphibian!
African Forest Elephant
Have large rounded ears to help keep them cool!
African Palm Civet
Solitary but gathers in groups!
African Penguin
The only penguin species in Africa!
African Tree Toad
Found in tropical moist lowland forests!
African Wild Dog
Also known as the painted dog!
Ainu
An innate sense of direction!
Airedale Terrier
Very intelligent, independent and strong-minded!
Airedoodle
This is a great pooch for rough-housing and one-to-one.
Akbash
Often used as a guard dog!
Akita
Very clean, intelligent and loyal!
Akita Shepherd
The Akita Shepherd descends from a lineage of working dogs.
Alabai
The Alabai’s genes indicate that this breed has been around for more than 5,000 years.
Alaskan Husky
The Alaskan Husky is one of the most common sled dogs in the world
Alaskan Malamute
Often used as sled dogs!
Alaskan Shepherd
This dog’s Malamute ancestors once came to America across the Bering Strait.
Albacore Tuna
The albacore is a very fast swimmer
Albatross
The largest wingspan of any bird in the world!
Aldabra Giant Tortoise
One got to be 255 years old!
Alligator
They have two sets of eyelids!
Alligator Gar
The alligator gar has toxic eggs to protect against predators
Alpaca
They can spit up to 10 feet.
Alpine Dachsbracke
Good companion and hard-working breed!
Alpine Goat
Alpine goats are the most common type of goat used for milk, cheese, and other dairy products
Alusky
Alusky dogs are known for their sledding pulling skills.
Amazon River Dolphin (Pink Dolphin)
Also known as the 'Pink Dolphin'
American Bulldog
Can jump up to 6ft high!
American Cocker Spaniel
Merry, outgoing, and eager to please!
American Coonhound
Easygoing and people-friendly!
American Eskimo Dog
The American Eskimo has splendid all white fur and an upturned tail
American Foxhound
Sweet, kind, loyal, and very loving!
American Hairless Terrier
The American hairless terrier comes in two varieties with one having a very short coat.
American Pit Bull Terrier
These dogs are very energetic and would be up for a game at any given point of time
American Pygmy Goat
Can jump up to 5 feet
American Staffordshire Terrier
Bred to be extremely friendly!
American Toad
They secrete a milky poisonous liquid that can make many animals sick.
American Water Spaniel
Friendly and intelligent!
Amur Leopard
The Amur leopard may be the rarest big cat on Earth!
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Guards it's master's flocks!
Anchovies
November 12th is celebrated as National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day
Angelfish
There are 70 different species!
Angora Goat
Each adult Angora goat produces about 12 inches of mohair annually while kids have about 8 inches.
Ant
First evolved 100 million years ago!
Anteater
Found throughout the Southern Hemisphere!
Antelope
Renew their horns every year!
Appenzeller Dog
Herding dog by nature!
Apple Head Chihuahua
Apple Head Chihuahuas are toy breed dogs with a history dating back to ancient Mexico. They are lovable, loyal, smart and courageous with a lengthy lifespan despite being the world's smallest canines.
Arapaima
One of the largest freshwater fish
Arctic Fox
Extremely thick winter fur!
Arctic Hare
Eats berries found in the snow!
Arctic Wolf
Incredibly versatile and adaptive!
Armadillo
Can curl into a hard, protective ball!
Asian Elephant
Domesticated for hundreds of years!
Asian Giant Hornet
The largest wasp in the world!
Asian Palm Civet
It mainly eats mangos and coffee!
Asiatic Black Bear
Known to eat 160 different tree-borne fruits in Thailand!
Aurochs
Extinct ancestor of all domesticated cattle!
Aussiedoodle
The breed has its own popular Instagram page (Aussiedoodles Daily)!
Aussiedor
Aussiedors come in black, brown, cream, yellow, and almost every imaginable color due to their parentage!
Australian Bulldog
The Aussie is a strong swimmer, a good workout in nice weather.
Australian Cattle Dog
High energy levels and active minds!
Australian Kelpie Dog
Friendly, intelligent and energetic!
Australian Labradoodle
The "Australian" just refers to where the breed originated
Australian Mist
First bred in the 1700s!
Australian Retriever
The Australian Retriever may have two different eye colors.
Australian Shepherd
Sweet, faithful and affectionate!
Australian Terrier
Spirited, alert and courageous!
Avocet
Has a curved, upturned beak!
Axolotl
Found only in one complex of lakes!
Aye Aye
Thought to be extinct until 1957!
Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with A
- Aardvark
- Abyssinian
- Adelie Penguin
- Affenpinscher
- Afghan Hound
- African Bullfrog
- African Bush Elephant
- African Civet
- African Clawed Frog
- African Forest Elephant
- African Palm Civet
- African Penguin
- African Tree Toad
- African Wild Dog
- Ainu
- Airedale Terrier
- Airedoodle
- Akbash
- Akita
- Akita Shepherd
- Alabai
- Alaskan Husky
- Alaskan Malamute
- Alaskan Shepherd
- Albacore Tuna
- Albatross
- Aldabra Giant Tortoise
- Alligator
- Alligator Gar
- Alpaca
- Alpine Dachsbracke
- Alpine Goat
- Alusky
- Amazon River Dolphin (Pink Dolphin)
- American Alsatian
- American Bulldog
- American Cocker Spaniel
- American Coonhound
- American Eskimo Dog
- American Foxhound
- American Hairless Terrier
- American Pit Bull Terrier
- American Pygmy Goat
- American Staffordshire Terrier
- American Toad
- American Water Spaniel
- Amur Leopard
- Anatolian Shepherd Dog
- Anchovies
- Angelfish
- Angora Goat
- Ant
- Anteater
- Antelope
- Appenzeller Dog
- Apple Head Chihuahua
- Arapaima
- Arctic Fox
- Arctic Hare
- Arctic Wolf
- Armadillo
- Asian Elephant
- Asian Giant Hornet
- Asian Palm Civet
- Asiatic Black Bear
- Aurochs
- Aussiedoodle
- Aussiedor
- Australian Bulldog
- Australian Cattle Dog
- Australian Kelpie Dog
- Australian Labradoodle
- Australian Mist
- Australian Retriever
- Australian Shepherd
- Australian Terrier
- Avocet
- Axolotl
- Aye Aye
Our Newest Animals that Start with the Letter A
The most recently added Animals that start with the letter A.
Alaskan Husky
The Alaskan Husky is one of the most common sled dogs in the world
Apple Head Chihuahua
Apple Head Chihuahuas are toy breed dogs with a history dating back to ancient Mexico. They are lovable, loyal, smart and courageous with a lengthy lifespan despite being the world's smallest canines.
Angora Goat
Each adult Angora goat produces about 12 inches of mohair annually while kids have about 8 inches.
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