Read below for information on 16 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.
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
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Mammals that Start with K
Kangaroo
Females have a deep pouch on their front!
Kerry Blue Terrier
They are born black, and turn gray-blue as they age.
Killer Whale
Typically consumes over 200 kg of food a day!
Kinkajou
The kinkajou is a nimble forest-dwelling mammal of Central and South America.
Koala
Spends up to 80% of the time sleeping or resting!
Kudu
Lives in herds of up to 24 individuals!
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Birds that Start with K
Kakapo
The heaviest species of parrot in the world!
Keel-Billed Toucan
It's beak can reach nearly 20 cm long!
King Penguin
More than 2 million breeding pairs!
Kingfisher
Inhabits wetlands and woodlands worldwide!
Kiwi
Only found in the forests of New Zealand!
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Fish that Start with K
Krill
The krill is perhaps the most important animal in the marine ecosystem!
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Reptiles that Start with K
King Cobra
They are the longest poisonous snake in the world.
Komodo Dragon
Only found on five Indonesian islands
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Amphibians that Start with K
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Insects that Start with K
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Other Invertebrates that Start with K
King Crab
Can have a leg span of nearly 2 meters!
Krill
The krill is perhaps the most important animal in the marine ecosystem!
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Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with K
Newest Animals that Start with the Letter K
The most recently added Animals that start with the letter K.
Kerry Blue Terrier
They are born black, and turn gray-blue as they age.
Kinkajou
The kinkajou is a nimble forest-dwelling mammal of Central and South America.
Killer Whale
Typically consumes over 200 kg of food a day!
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