Animals That Start with A | List & Examples
There are many animals that start with “A.” This article contains an extensive list of animal names that start or end with “A.”
Animals that start with A: List
Here’s a list of animals that start with “A”:
- Aardvark
- Albatross
- Alligator
- Alpaca
- Anaconda
- Angelfish
- Ant
- Anteater
- Antelope
- Armadillo
- Arctic fox
- Axolotl
- Asian elephant
- Atlantic puffin (bird)
- Arowana (fish)
You can also download this list of animals that start with “A” as a PDF.
Animals that start with “A” PDF
Animals that end with A: List
Not all animals with an “A” start with the “A.” Some end with an “A” instead.
- Alpaca (starts and ends with “A”)
- Anaconda (starts and ends with “A”)
- Barracuda (fish)
- Capybara
- Chinchilla
- Cobra
- Gorilla
- Hyena
- Koala
- Llama
- Piranha
- Puma
- Quokka
- Tuna
- Zebra
You can also download this list as a PDF.
Animals with other letters
If you’re looking for animals that start with another letter, you can visit one of our other articles on animal names.
Frequently asked questions about animals that start with “a”
- What 5-letter animals end with “A”?
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English has many animals with A. Some 5-letter animals that end with “A” are koala, llama, and panda.
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