Animals A–Z
The full list of every animal in the guide, organised by first letter. Pick a letter to see every animal whose name starts with it — from the alligator to the zebra — each with photos, facts, and a complete guide.
- A 17 animals
- B 16 animals
- C 22 animals
- D 3 animals
- E 5 animals
- F 5 animals
- G 23 animals
- H 9 animals
- I 3 animals
- J 3 animals
- K 4 animals
- L 5 animals
- M 8 animals
- N 2 animals
- O 6 animals
- P 8 animals
- Q 2 animals
- R 11 animals
- S 17 animals
- T 7 animals
- U 2 animals
- V 3 animals
- W 5 animals
- X 2 animals
- Y 2 animals
- Z 1 animal
Animals A–Z: FAQs
How many animals are in the A–Z list?
Our A–Z index covers 191 animals, from familiar mammals and birds to reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, and other invertebrates. Pick any letter to see every animal whose name starts with it.
What animals start with the letter A?
Animals beginning with A include the alligator, anteater-like ant, axolotl, anglerfish, and the African grey parrot. Open the 'A' page to see the full list with photos and guides.
What is a good animal for every letter of the alphabet?
Most letters have an easy pick — A for alligator, B for bald eagle, C for cheetah, D for dolphin, E for elephant, and so on. The trickier letters are X and Z, where zebra is the classic choice.