Animals that Start with Q

The quagga became extinct over 130 years ago. The quagga was a subspecies of zebra that existed until the late 19th century. They had a unique stripe pattern compared to other zebras, thus their skins were highly sought after by humans. The term quagga was once used for all zebras. At another time, quaggas were […] Read More

The quahog clam is an edible marine saltwater invertebrate found primarily along the Atlantic coast of North America. They prefer the shallow inland waters of bays and estuaries. A strong muscle controls their hinged shells, which open and close at will. The flesh of these clams is mild, sweet, and briny with a firm texture. […] Read More

Quails are known for their plumes and distinctive calls. Quail are plump, short-necked game birds whose natural habitat includes large areas of North America, Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. They also inhabit South America and Australia to a lesser extent. Some species have been domesticated and raised on farms for their meat and eggs. Otherwise, […] Read More

Queen Snake Summary “Queen snakes are very important for their role in the food web, controlling the population of crayfish while also being a food source for many land, water, and winged creatures.” Queen snakes are docile, nonvenomous, and semiaquatic snakes found in temperate regions of the United States and southern Ontario, Canada located east […] Read More

Classification and Evolution The Quetzal is a medium-sized bird that is found inhabiting the moist, tropical rainforests of Central America from southern Mexico right down to Panama. There are six sub-species of Quetzal that are found in varying geographic locations including the Crested Quetzal, the Golden-headed Quetzal, the White-tipped Quetzal, the Pavonine Quetzal, the Eared […] Read More

The Quetzalcoatlus northropi is an extinct pterosaur (flying reptile) that lived in North America during the Late Cretaceous. Although size varies across different species, the Quetzalcoatlus genus includes some of the largest flying creatures ever found. It belongs to an advanced group of flying reptiles characterized by toothless jaws and a usually long and stiff […] Read More

Classification and Evolution Quokkas are tiny marsupials that live in parts of southwest Australia and on two nearby islands in the Indian Ocean. The Quokka is one of the smallest types of wallabies in the world, and most distinctively differs from other members of its family with their short and scarcely-furred tail and small hind […] Read More

The quoll may look small and timid, but its modest size masks a fearsome disposition. The quoll is one of the many unique marsupials found nowhere else except in Australia and New Guinea. Like many other marsupials, including the kangaroo, the evolution of the quoll was shaped by the region’s geographical isolation and diversity. But […] Read More