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Mammals that Start with the Letter K
Kai Ken
Kai Ken are a very rare breed of dog from Japan, though pure breeds are even harder to come by.
Kangal Shepherd Dog
Can run up to 35 miles per hour (56km).
Kangaroo
Females have a deep pouch on their front!
Kangaroo Rat
Merriam’s kangaroo rats literally never have to drink water
Kermode Bear (Spirit Bear)
The cubs are usually weaned after 6 to 8 months; however, they will remain with their mothers through their second winter until they reach 17 months old.
Kerry Blue Terrier
They are born black, and turn gray-blue as they age.
Key Deer
Bucks grow new antlers every year.
Kiang
The kiang, native to the Tibetan Plateau, is the largest of the wild asses!
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!
Killifish
Killifish are highly sought after for their peaceful nature and ability to adapt to most aquarium communities.
Kinder Goat
Best jumper of all goats
King Shepherd
This hybrid breed is the largest among the shepherd class.
Kinkajou
The kinkajou is a nimble forest-dwelling mammal of Central and South America.
Kishu
Once raised to hunt dangerous game like boar, today's kishu ken are more likely to be used as guard dogs.
Kit Fox
The kit fox is the smallest canid in North America.
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
Kooikerhondje
If Kooikerhondjes look familiar, it’s because old Dutch masters like Rembrandt and Jan Steen liked to paint them.
Koolie
The name "koolie" comes from the German mispronunciation of "collie."
Kouprey
The kouprey is one of the rarest mammals in the world
Kudu
Lives in herds of up to 24 individuals!
Kuvasz
Ownership of this dog was once restricted to the Hungarian nobility
Alphabetical List of Mammals that Start with K
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