Animals in ABC order

newt

A newt is a semiaquatic amphibian of the family Salamandridae, although not all aquatic salamanders are considered newts. Newts are classified as a part of the salamandrid subfamily Pleurodelinae, and can be found in North America, Europe and Asia.

quokka

A small, short-tailed wallaby with a short face, round ears on top of the head, and some tree-climbing ability, native to Western Australia.

snake

A snake is a reptile with a long, slender body but no arms or legs. Snakes are closely related to lizards. There are about 2,900 species, or kinds, of snake. The best-known snakes include cobras, vipers, boas, and pythons.

turtle

A turtle is a reptile that has a shell covering its body. Turtles are known for moving very slowly. There are about 250 species, or types, of turtle.

ant

Ants are social insects. This means that they live together in organized communities called colonies. There are more than 10,000 different species, or kinds, of ant. Ants are found almost everywhere in the world, but they are most common in hot areas.

cow

Cattle are large, hoofed mammals that people raise for their meat, milk, or hides. In some places cattle also pull carts or farm equipment. Cattle belong to the scientific family Bovidae, which also includes buffalo, bison, and yaks.

elephant

Elephants are the largest living land animals. There are three species, or kinds: the African savanna elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. They make up the elephant family of mammals. Mammoths and mastodons also belonged to this family, but they are now extinct.

frog

Frogs are small animals that can jump very well. Frogs are similar to toads. However, a frog has smooth skin and long legs. A toad has rough skin and shorter legs.

bird

From pigeons in big cities to penguins in Antarctica, all birds have similar features. They all have wings, though they cannot all fly. All birds also have feathers. In fact, birds are the only living animals that have feathers.

goat

Goats are horned mammals that can be either wild or tame. People keep goats for their meat, milk, and wool. They are hardy animals that can live on coarse, thin grass. Goats can be raised on land that does not have enough plants for cows or sheep.

jelly fish

Jellyfish are sea animals with a soft, jellylike body and no bones. They have tentacles, or feelers, that they use to sting their prey. Sometimes they sting swimming people, too. Jellyfish are related to corals and sea anemones. There are about 200 species, or types, of jellyfish. They are found in all oceans. Most live at or near the surface of the water.

kangaroo

Kangaroos are animals that get around by hopping their on back legs. They belong to a group of animals called marsupials. These animals carry their young in a pouch. There are more than 50 species, or types, of kangaroo. Some of the smaller species are called wallabies.

lizard

Lizards belong to the group of animals called reptiles. Reptiles have scales on their body instead of hair or feathers. There are more than 3,000 species, or types, of lizard. Iguanas, chameleons, geckos, and skinks are some of the types.

uakari

The Uakari is a small species of monkey, native to the tropical rain forests of South America, where they tend to be found in moist jungle that is close to water. The Uakari is most well-known for it's naked face which most commonly ranges from pink to deep red in color.

monkey

Monkeys are clever, social animals. They are known for running and leaping through trees with ease. Like apes and humans, monkeys belong to the group of mammals called primates.

penguin

Penguins are the only birds that can swim but cannot fly. These black and white seabirds move about very easily in the water. On land they stand upright and waddle about.

rabbit

Rabbits and hares are mammals with long ears. There are about 28 species, or types, of rabbit and about 30 species of hare. They all belong to the same animal family, called Leporidae. Because rabbits and hares look similar, people sometimes confuse them. For example, the animals called jackrabbits are actually hares

dog

The dog is one of the most popular animals in the world. It was one of the first animals to be domesticated, or trained for use by humans. The dog's scientific name is Canis familiar is. It is related to the coyote, wolves, foxes, and jackals.

hippo

The hippopotamus is a huge mammal that lives in eastern Africa. It spends most of its time in rivers, lakes, and swamps. The hippopotamus is related to pigs. Its scientific name is Hippopotamus amphibius

insect

The insects are the largest group of animals. In fact, about 75 percent of all animals are insects. Insects developed on Earth long before humans did. Today there are about 1 million known species, or types, of insect. And scientists are constantly discovering new species. Butterflies, beetles, ants, flies, grasshoppers, silverfish, and bees are all insects.

ostrich

The ostrich is the largest living bird. Its scientific name is Struthio camelus. Unlike most other birds, the ostrich cannot fly. But it can run very fast. To escape humans and other meat-eating animals, an ostrich can run at a speed of 45 miles (72 kilometers) per hour

walrus

The walrus is a large mammal that lives in cold Arctic seas of Europe, Asia, and North America. It is closely related to the seals. The walrus can be told apart from seals by the two large upper teeth, called tusks, that stick down from its mouth. The scientific name of the walrus is Odobenus rosmarus.

yak

The yak is a large, shaggy ox with humped shoulders. It lives on high land, mostly in the part of China called Tibet. For centuries the people of Tibet have tamed yaks to use as work animals and as a source of food. The yak is related to cattle, buffalo, and bison. Its scientific name is Bos grunniens.

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vulture

Vultures are large birds of prey. Unlike other birds of prey, vultures usually d... Vultures are large birds of prey. Unlike other birds of prey, vultures usually do not hunt for live animals. They mostly eat dead meat and garbage instead. When one vulture finds a dead or dying animal, others fly in from miles away to share in the meal.

zebra

Zebras are mammals that are known for their black and white stripes. They belong to the horse family of animals. There are three species, or types, of zebra: the plains zebra, Grevy's zebra, and the mountain zebra. They live in various parts of Africa.