Least Concern Amphibian
African Clawed Frog
The fully aquatic lab and pet frog
Read the guideAnimals that start with A
There are 17 animals that start with the letter A, including the African Clawed Frog, African Elephant, African Grey Parrot, and more. See photos, facts, and full guides for each.
Least Concern 
Endangered Mammal
African Elephant
The largest land animal alive today
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Endangered Bird
African Grey Parrot
One of the most intelligent talking birds
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Least Concern Reptile
American Alligator
The armored survivor of the southern swamps
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Near Threatened Mammal
American Bison
North America's largest land animal
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Least Concern Amphibian
American Bullfrog
North America's largest and loudest frog
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Least Concern Invertebrate
American Lobster
The long-lived clawed crustacean of cold seas
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Least Concern Bird
American Robin
The orange-breasted herald of spring
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Least Concern Fish
Anglerfish
The deep-sea hunter with a glowing lure
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Least Concern Insect
Ant
The tireless team-working insect
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Least Concern Insect
Asian Giant Hornet
The world's largest hornet
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Least Concern Reptile
Asian Water Monitor
One of the largest lizards in the world
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Least Concern Fish
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
The warm-blooded ocean speedster
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Vulnerable Invertebrate
Atlantic Horseshoe Crab
The ancient living fossil with blue blood
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Vulnerable Bird
Atlantic Puffin
The colorful 'sea parrot' of the North Atlantic
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Least Concern Fish
Atlantic Salmon
The fish that swims upriver to spawn
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Critically Endangered Amphibian
Axolotl
The salamander that never grows up and can regrow body parts
Read the guideAnimals that start with A: FAQs
What animals start with the letter A?
Animals beginning with A include African Clawed Frog, African Elephant, African Grey Parrot, American Alligator, American Bison, and 12 more.
How many animals begin with A?
Our guide currently covers 17 animals whose names start with A.