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Animals That Start with A

By Joanne Spencer · Updated 15 April 2026

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Many animals start with the letter A, and some of them can be quite interesting.

For example, the aardvark is a mammal that is native to Africa. This creature is known for its long snout and its digging abilities, which it uses to find food.

Below is an indexed list of animals that begin with the letter A.

List of Animals Starting with A

  • Aardvark
  • Aardwolf
  • Addax
  • Adelie Penguin
  • African Elephant
  • African Forest Elephant
  • African Lions
  • African Penguin
  • African Spurred Tortoise
  • African Wild Dog
  • Africanized Bees
  • Allen’s Swamp Monkeys
  • Alligator
  • Allis Shad
  • Alpine Ibex
  • Amazonian Manatee
  • American Oystercatcher Bird
  • Anaconda Snake
  • Ants
  • Aquatic Warbler
  • Arctic Wolf
  • Armadillo
  • Asian Elephant
  • Asian Lion
  • Atlantic Puffin
  • Atlantic Spotted Dolphins
  • Atlas Beetle
  • Audubon’s Shearwater
  • Australasian Grebe
  • Australian Dingo
  • Australian Pelican
  • Australian Swiftlet

Learn about more animals with the pages below:

  • Animals starting with B
  • Animals starting with C
  • Animals starting with D
  • Animals starting with E
  • Animals starting with F
  • Animals starting with G
  • Animals starting with H
  • Animals starting with I
  • Animals starting with J
  • Animals starting with K
  • Animals starting with L
  • Animals starting with M
  • Animals starting with N
  • Animals starting with O
  • Animals starting with P
  • Animals Starting with Q
  • Animals starting with R
  • Animals starting with S
  • Animals starting with T
  • Animals starting with V
  • Animals starting with W
  • Animals starting with Y

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Joanne Spencer (2026, April 15). Animals That Start with A. Animal Corner. Retrieved 2026, October 10, from https://animalcorner.org/animals/a/

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About Joanne Spencer

Joanne Spencer is the founder and lead writer at Animal Corner, where she has been researching and writing about wildlife since 2005. With over 19 years of experience in animal behavior, ecology, and conservation, Joanne has authored hundreds of species profiles and educational guides covering mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and marine life. Her work draws on field observations, peer-reviewed research, and partnerships with conservation organizations to deliver accurate, accessible animal information for students, educators, and wildlife enthusiasts worldwide.

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