Animals That Start With K
Discover 2 animals whose common name begins with the letter K, from King Cobra to Koala. Browse photos, taxonomy, habitat, diet, and conservation status for each species.
K Animals
King Cobra
Ophiophagus hannah
ReptileThe king cobra is the world's longest venomous snake, found across the forests of South and Southeast Asia, and is unusual among snakes for building a nest to guard its eggs.
Koala
Phascolarctos cinereus
MammalThe koala is a tree-dwelling marsupial native to Australia, spending nearly its entire life in eucalyptus trees on a diet that would be toxic to most other mammals.
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Interesting K Animal Facts
- King Cobra: A single bite can deliver enough venom to kill an elephant.
- Koala: Koalas sleep up to 20 hours a day.
K Animals FAQs
How many animals start with the letter K?
This page currently features 2 animals whose common name starts with K, and more are added regularly.
What is the most popular animal starting with K?
Koala is the most popular animal starting with K on this site.
What is the rarest animal starting with K?
Koala has the most severe conservation status (Endangered) among animals starting with K.
Are any animals starting with K endangered?
Yes — 2 animals starting with K are classified as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered.