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Mammals that start with the letter A

Aardvark
Can move 2ft of soil in just 15 seconds!

Aardwolf
The aardwolf has five toes on its front paws

Abyssinian
One of the oldest cat breeds in the world!

Addax
The hooves of the addax are splayed and have flat, springy soles, one of the adaptations that help it walk over sand.

Affenpinscher
First bred in 17th century Germany!

Afghan Hound
First used as a shepherd and hunter!

African Bush Elephant
Can drink up to 50 gallons a day

African Civet
Secretes up to 4g of musk every week!

African Forest Elephant
Have large rounded ears to help keep them cool!

African Golden Cat
The first image of an African golden cat was captured in the wild in Gabon in 2002.

African Palm Civet
Solitary but gathers in groups!

African Wild Dog
Also known as the painted dog!

Agouti
The agouti is one of the only animals that can crack open Brazil nut pods!

Aidi
The Aidi's cheerful personality and relaxed temperament are just two reasons why this dog is a good choice for families with kids.

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 (Central Asian Shepherd)
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 Klee Kai
Alaskan Klee Kais love to communicate with their families. In addition to barking, they make other vocalizations, such as yodeling and howling.

Alaskan Malamute
Often used as sled dogs!

Alaskan Shepherd
This dog’s Malamute ancestors once came to America across the Bering Strait.

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
An Alusky loves to dig, so make sure your fence is planted deep in the ground to prevent any escapes!

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 Leopard Hound
This breed is also known as the American Leopard Cur. The name was formally changed to American Leopard Hound in 2008.

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 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!

Angora Ferret
Was created as an accident.

Angora Goat
Each adult Angora goat produces about 12 inches of mohair annually while kids have about 8 inches.

Anteater
Has the longest tongue of any animal in relation to its body size!

Antelope
Renew their horns every year!

Ape
Love to learn, especially through observation

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.

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 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
The only cat breed to originate in Australia.

Australian Retriever
The Australian Retriever may have two different eye colors.

Australian Shepherd
Sweet, faithful and affectionate!

Australian Terrier
Spirited, alert and courageous!

Axolotl
Found only in one complex of lakes!

Aye-aye
Thought to be extinct until 1957!
List of Mammals that start with the letter A
- Aardvark
- Aardwolf
- Abyssinian
- Addax
- Affenpinscher
- Afghan Hound
- African Bush Elephant
- African Civet
- African Forest Elephant
- African Golden Cat
- African Palm Civet
- African Wild Dog
- Against the Odds: African Elephant Twins Thrive in Tanzania
- Agouti
- Aidi
- Ainu
- Airedale Terrier
- Airedoodle
- Akbash
- Akita
- Akita Shepherd
- Alabai (Central Asian Shepherd)
- Alaskan Husky
- Alaskan Klee Kai
- Alaskan Malamute
- Alaskan Shepherd
- 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 Leopard Hound
- American Pit Bull Terrier
- American Pygmy Goat
- American Staffordshire Terrier
- American Water Spaniel
- Amur Leopard
- Anatolian Shepherd Dog
- Angora Ferret
- Angora Goat
- Anteater
- Antelope
- Ape
- Appenzeller Dog
- Apple Head Chihuahua
- Arctic Fox
- Arctic Hare
- Arctic Wolf
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- Are Reindeer Really Deer? Exploring Their Evolution and Distinct Features
- Armadillo
- Asian Elephant
- 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
- Axolotl
- Aye-aye
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