{"id":14108,"date":"2026-08-31T11:38:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T11:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/?p=14108"},"modified":"2026-09-09T12:43:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T12:43:26","slug":"animals-that-start-with-k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-k-14108\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Animals That Start With K"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From the bouncing kangaroo to the flightless kiwi, K introduces children to some of the animal kingdom&#8217;s most memorable creatures. This animal begin with k list takes young readers on a journey across continents, from Australian marsupials to African antelope and rivers across Asia. Children up to eight years old will meet mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and insects, each with its own story worth telling. Every entry below shares where the animal lives, what kind of creature it is, and two fun facts to enjoy.<\/p>\n<h2>Animal Names Beginning With K<\/h2>\n<p>This list features animals whose names start with K, chosen to be familiar to young children, with quick facts on species, habitat and traits for animals starting with letter k learning activities.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-3-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-410209719\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-3-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767176698570-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-3-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767176698570-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767176698570-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>1. Kangaroo<\/h3>\n<p>Kangaroos are marsupials hopping on strong hind legs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Macropus giganteus<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Australian grasslands<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kangaroos can leap over three metres in one hop.<\/li>\n<li>A baby kangaroo is called a joey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Koala<\/h3>\n<p>Koalas are sleepy marsupials resting in eucalyptus trees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Phascolarctos cinereus<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-7-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-1982319567\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-7-Para', [[300, 250], [336, 280]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088205406-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-7-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088205406-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088205406-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Eastern Australian forests<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Koalas sleep up to 20 hours a day.<\/li>\n<li>They eat mostly eucalyptus leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Kiwi<\/h3>\n<p>The kiwi is a small flightless bird with a long beak.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Apteryx mantelli<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> New Zealand forests<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-10-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-2420525937\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-10-Para', [[300, 250], [336, 280]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088080599-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-10-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088080599-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088080599-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kiwis lay unusually large eggs.<\/li>\n<li>They are nocturnal and rarely seen by day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Killer Whale<\/h3>\n<p>Killer whales, or orcas, are ocean predators travelling in pods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Orcinus orca<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Oceans worldwide<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Orcas can swim up to 54 kilometres per hour.<\/li>\n<li>Each pod has its own calls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. King Cobra<\/h3>\n<p>The king cobra is the world&#8217;s longest venomous snake.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-9-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-3052422745\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-9-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088242748-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-9-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088242748-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088242748-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Ophiophagus hannah<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Reptile<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> South and Southeast Asia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>King cobras can grow over five metres long.<\/li>\n<li>They mainly eat other snakes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>6. Kingfisher<\/h3>\n<p>Kingfishers are colourful birds diving into water for fish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Alcedo atthis<\/em><\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-8-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-349074382\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-8-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088225211-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-8-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088225211-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088225211-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Rivers and wetlands<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They spot fish from metres above the water.<\/li>\n<li>Some dig nesting burrows in riverbanks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>7. Komodo Dragon<\/h3>\n<p>The komodo dragon is the largest living lizard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Varanus komodoensis<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Reptile<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-6-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-3778606669\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-6-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088184806-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-6-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088184806-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088184806-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Indonesian islands<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Komodo dragons can grow up to three metres long.<\/li>\n<li>Saliva helps weaken their prey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>8. Kudu<\/h3>\n<p>Kudus are African antelope with spiral horns.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Tragelaphus strepsiceros<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Southern and eastern Africa<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-5-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-533334826\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-5-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088170978-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-5-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088170978-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088170978-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kudu horns can grow over a metre long.<\/li>\n<li>Kudus can jump two-metre fences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>9. Kit Fox<\/h3>\n<p>The kit fox is a small desert fox with large ears.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Vulpes macrotis<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> North American deserts<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kit foxes hunt at night.<\/li>\n<li>Big ears help find buried prey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>10. King Penguin<\/h3>\n<p>King penguins are tall seabirds with orange neck patches.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-4-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-713728120\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-4-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767176704194-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-4-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767176704194-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767176704194-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Aptenodytes patagonicus<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Sub-Antarctic islands<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They are the second-largest penguin.<\/li>\n<li>Chicks wear brown down.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>11. Kookaburra<\/h3>\n<p>The kookaburra is an Australian bird with a laughing call.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Dacelo novaeguineae<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Australian woodlands<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kookaburras eat snakes, lizards, and insects.<\/li>\n<li>Their call sounds like laughing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>12. Klipspringer<\/h3>\n<p>The klipspringer is a small antelope on rocky cliffs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Oreotragus oreotragus<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Rocky hills of Africa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They walk on the tips of their hooves.<\/li>\n<li>They leap easily between rocks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>13. Koi Fish<\/h3>\n<p>Koi are colourful ornamental fish kept in garden ponds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Cyprinus rubrofuscus<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Fish<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Ponds worldwide<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Koi can live for several decades.<\/li>\n<li>No two koi look alike.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>14. Katydid<\/h3>\n<p>Katydids are green insects related to grasshoppers, with leaf-like wings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Tettigoniidae<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Insect<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Forests and grasslands<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Katydids sing by rubbing their wings together.<\/li>\n<li>Their wings resemble real leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>15. Krill<\/h3>\n<p>Krill are tiny shrimp-like creatures at the base of ocean food chains.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Euphausia superba<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Crustacean<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Oceans near Antarctica<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Huge krill swarms can stretch for kilometres.<\/li>\n<li>Whales and penguins eat krill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>16. Kite<\/h3>\n<p>Kites are birds of prey that soar high while hunting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Milvus milvus<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Skies over Europe and Africa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kites steer with forked tails.<\/li>\n<li>They scavenge as well as hunt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>17. Kangaroo Rat<\/h3>\n<p>The kangaroo rat is a tiny rodent that hops on its back legs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Dipodomys<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> North American deserts<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kangaroo rats rarely drink water.<\/li>\n<li>They store seeds in pouches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>18. Kinkajou<\/h3>\n<p>The kinkajou is a small rainforest mammal with a long tail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Potos flavus<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Central and South American rainforests<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kinkajous sleep in tree hollows.<\/li>\n<li>Their long tongue reaches honey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>19. Karakul Sheep<\/h3>\n<p>Karakul sheep are a hardy breed with curly wool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Ovis aries<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Central Asian grasslands<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Karakul is an ancient sheep breed.<\/li>\n<li>They thrive in dry climates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>20. Keel-Billed Toucan<\/h3>\n<p>The keel-billed toucan has a huge, colourful beak.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Ramphastos sulfuratus<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Central and South American rainforests<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Its beak nears its body length.<\/li>\n<li>The beak is very light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>21. King Crab<\/h3>\n<p>King crabs are large crustaceans with spiny shells in cold seas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Paralithodes camtschaticus<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Crustacean<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> North Pacific seas<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leg span can reach 1.5 metres.<\/li>\n<li>They grow by shedding their shell.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>22. King Vulture<\/h3>\n<p>The king vulture is a striking bird soaring over tropical forests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Sarcoramphus papa<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Central and South American forests<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Its head has no feathers at all.<\/li>\n<li>It cleans forests of dead animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>23. Kestrel<\/h3>\n<p>The kestrel is a small falcon that hovers while hunting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Falco tinnunculus<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Fields across Europe and Africa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kestrels spot mice from far above.<\/li>\n<li>They can see ultraviolet light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>24. King Snake<\/h3>\n<p>King snakes are non-venomous reptiles that eat other snakes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Lampropeltis getula<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Reptile<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> North and Central America<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They resist many snake venoms.<\/li>\n<li>They squeeze prey to subdue it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>25. Kori Bustard<\/h3>\n<p>The kori bustard is one of the heaviest flying birds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Ardeotis kori<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Eastern and southern Africa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kori bustards can weigh up to 19 kilograms.<\/li>\n<li>Males puff feathers to attract mates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>26. Kagu<\/h3>\n<p>The kagu is a rare, grey bird preferring walking to flying.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Rhynochetos jubatus<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Forests of New Caledonia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kagus have a feathery head crest.<\/li>\n<li>It symbolises New Caledonia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>27. Kiang<\/h3>\n<p>The kiang is the largest wild ass, roaming plateaus in herds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Equus kiang<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Tibetan Plateau<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kiangs run fast across grassland.<\/li>\n<li>Herds follow an experienced female.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>28. Kaka<\/h3>\n<p>The kaka is a forest parrot playful and curious.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Nestor meridionalis<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> New Zealand forests<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kakas dig into wood for grubs.<\/li>\n<li>They are close relatives of keas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>29. Kea<\/h3>\n<p>The kea is a clever mountain parrot that solves puzzles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Nestor notabilis<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> New Zealand mountains<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keas rank among the smartest birds.<\/li>\n<li>They often investigate cars and gear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>30. King Eider<\/h3>\n<p>The king eider is a striking sea duck with a colourful face.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Somateria spectabilis<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Arctic coasts<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Males show an orange beak shield.<\/li>\n<li>They dive deep for shellfish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>31. Krait<\/h3>\n<p>The krait is a venomous, nocturnal snake found across Asia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Bungarus<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Reptile<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> South and Southeast Asia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kraits hunt at night.<\/li>\n<li>Their venom outpowers a cobra&#8217;s.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>32. Kob<\/h3>\n<p>The kob is a reddish-brown antelope grazing near rivers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Kobus kob<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> African river grasslands<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Male kobs display to attract mates.<\/li>\n<li>Kobs outrun most predators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>33. Kangaroo Mouse<\/h3>\n<p>The kangaroo mouse is a tiny desert rodent that hops.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Microdipodops<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Western US deserts<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They get water mostly from seeds.<\/li>\n<li>They store fat in their tails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>34. Kissing Gourami<\/h3>\n<p>The kissing gourami is a fish with a kiss-like mouth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Helostoma temminckii<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Fish<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Southeast Asian rivers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The &#8220;kiss&#8221; tests rival strength.<\/li>\n<li>They are popular aquarium fish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>35. Kelpie<\/h3>\n<p>The kelpie is an energetic Australian herding dog.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Canis lupus familiaris<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Australian farms<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kelpies run along sheep flock backs.<\/li>\n<li>They herd livestock for hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>36. King Charles Spaniel<\/h3>\n<p>The King Charles Spaniel is a small, affectionate companion dog.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Canis lupus familiaris<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Homes worldwide<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is named after King Charles II.<\/li>\n<li>The breed has a gentle nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>37. Kingfish<\/h3>\n<p>Kingfish are fast-swimming ocean fish prized by anglers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Scomberomorus cavalla<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Fish<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Warm coastal oceans<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kingfish swim in fast bursts.<\/li>\n<li>Also known as king mackerel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>38. Killdeer<\/h3>\n<p>The killdeer is a plover faking a broken wing to protect its nest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Charadrius vociferus<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> North American fields<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nests are simple scrapes on bare ground.<\/li>\n<li>Parents fake injury to lure predators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>39. Knifefish<\/h3>\n<p>Knifefish are slender freshwater fish swimming with a long belly fin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Gymnotiformes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Fish<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Central and South American rivers<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Some sense prey via electric fields.<\/li>\n<li>They swim backwards just as easily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>40. King Salmon<\/h3>\n<p>King salmon, or chinook salmon, are the largest Pacific salmon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Oncorhynchus tshawytscha<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Fish<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> North Pacific waters<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>King salmon can weigh over 40kg.<\/li>\n<li>They swim upstream to spawn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Learning about every animal name start with alphabet k helps children build vocabulary while exploring the natural world. From tiny katydids to massive komodo dragons, this list shows how varied K life can be. Parents and teachers can use these facts to spark curiosity about wildlife and science. Encourage children to pick a favourite and learn more about it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong>Animals That Begin With Letter A to Z<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 92.8058%;height: 747px\" border=\"0\" width=\"417\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et3\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-a-13895\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-a-13895\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With A<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et3\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-b-13898\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-b-13898\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With B<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-c-13904\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-c-13904\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With C<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-d-13910\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-d-13910\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With D<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-e-13929\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-e-13929\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With E<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-f-13931\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-f-13931\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With F<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-g-13934\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-g-13934\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With G<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-h-13977\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-h-13977\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With H<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-i-13980\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-i-13980\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With I<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-j-13984\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-j-13984\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With J<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-k-14108\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-k-14108\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With K<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-l-14106\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-l-14106\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With L<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-m-14111\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-m-14111\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With M<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/words-that-start-with-letter-n-6449\/?ref=interlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animals That Start With N<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/words-that-start-with-letter-o-6547\/?ref=interlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animals That Start With O<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/words-that-start-with-letter-p-6876\/?ref=interlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animals That Start With P<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/words-that-start-with-letter-q-6978\/?ref=interlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animals That Start With Q<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/words-that-start-with-letter-r-7072\/?ref=interlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animals That Start With R<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/words-that-start-with-letter-s-7209\/?ref=interlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animals That Start With S<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-t-14260\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-t-14260\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With T<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-u-14262\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-u-14262\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With U<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-v-14265\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-v-14265\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With V<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-w-14284\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-w-14284\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With W<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-x-14288\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-x-14288\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With X<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-y-14291\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-y-14291\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With Y<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-z-14371\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-z-14371\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With Z<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the bouncing kangaroo to the flightless kiwi, K introduces children to some of the animal kingdom&#8217;s most memorable creatures. 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