Read below for information on 24 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
King Cobra
They are the longest poisonous snake in the world.
Komodo Dragon
Only found on five Indonesian islands
Animals that Start with K
Kakapo
The heaviest species of parrot in the world!
Kangaroo
Females have a deep pouch on their front!
Kangaroo Rat
Merriam’s kangaroo rats literally never have to drink water
Keel-Billed Toucan
It's beak can reach nearly 20 cm long!
Keeshond
Friendly, alert dogs that are loyal to their owners
Kerry Blue Terrier
They are born black, and turn gray-blue as they age.
Kiko Goat
Kiko goats breed year-round, and they are not good at defending themselves.
Killer Whale
Typically consumes over 200 kg of food a day!
Kinder Goat
Best jumper of all goats
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!
Kinkajou
The kinkajou is a nimble forest-dwelling mammal of Central and South America.
Kiwi
Only found in the forests of New Zealand!
Koala
Spends up to 80% of the time sleeping or resting!
Kodkod
The kodkod is among the smallest species of cats in the entire world
Komodo Dragon
Only found on five Indonesian islands
Kooikerhondje
If Kooikerhondjes look familiar, it’s because old Dutch masters like Rembrandt and Jan Steen liked to paint them.
Kookaburra
The laughing kookaburra is one of four kookaburra species.
Koolie
The name "koolie" comes from the German mispronunciation of "collie."
Krill
The krill is perhaps the most important animal in the marine ecosystem!
Kudu
Lives in herds of up to 24 individuals!
Kuvasz
Ownership of this dog was once restricted to the Hungarian nobility
Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with K
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Kiko Goat
Kiko goats breed year-round, and they are not good at defending themselves.
Kodkod
The kodkod is among the smallest species of cats in the entire world
Kinder Goat
Best jumper of all goats
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