This article celebrates a collection of fascinating creatures that share one common trait: they all begin with the letter ‘A’ – the first letter of the alphabet. From the elusive aardvark, a lone representative of its order, to the magnificent African elephant, the largest land animal on Earth, each of these animals is sure to captivate you!
Get ready to embark on a journey through the animal kingdom’s ‘A-list,’ exploring varied habitats, diverse diets, and surprising adaptations. Each creature comes with a surprising fun fact, ensuring you’ll walk away with newfound respect and understanding for these amazing animals.
So sit back, relax, and let the journey through the natural world’s ‘A-list’ begin!
List of Animals That Start With A
You can click the links to read the individual animal fact sheets!
- Aardvark
- Aardwolf
- Addax
- Adelie Penguin
- African Elephant
- African Grey Parrot
- African Wild Dog
- Agama Lizard
- Albatross
- Aldabra Giant Tortoise
- Alligator
- Alligator Gar
- Alligator Snapping Turtle
- Alpaca
- Amazon River Dolphin
- Amur Leopard
- Anaconda
- Anchovy
- Andean Condor
- Andean Fox
- Anemone
- Angelfish (Freshwater)
- Angelfish (Saltwater)
- Anglerfish
- Ant
- Anteater
- Antelope
- Ape
- Arapaima
- Archerfish
- Arctic Fox
- Arctic Hare
- Arctic Wolf
- Armadillo
- Asian Elephant
- Asian Giant Hornet
- Asian Palm Civet
- Asiatic Black Bear
- Assassin Snail
- Atlantic Salmon
- Avocet
- Axolotl
- Aye-Aye
More Animal Lists By First Letter
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- Animals that start with I
- Animals that start with J
- Animals that start with K
- Animals that start with L
- Animals that start with M
- Animals that start with N
- Animals that start with O
- Animals that start with P
- Animals that start with Q
- Animals that start with R
- Animals that start with S
- Animals that start with T
- Animals that start with U
- Animals that start with V
- Animals that start with W
- Animals that start with X
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