Animal Names Starts With Letter: A

Animals that start with A span every corner of the wild. Meet the aardvark, a nocturnal termite-hunter of African savannas; the soaring albatross, master of ocean winds; and the playful African elephant, Earth’s largest land mammal. Discover reptiles like the bright green anole and the prehistoric alligator, or freshwater giants such as the ancient arapaima. Amphibian fans will appreciate the axolotl’s legendary regeneration, while cold-weather explorers can admire the adaptable arctic fox. From industrious ants to iridescent atlas moths, the “A” crowd covers carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores across deserts, grasslands, rainforests, rivers, and polar seas. Browse the list below to dive into profiles with scientific names, habitats, diets, and conservation status—and start your wildlife journey at the very beginning.