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18 Animals That End With A (Pictures & Facts)

You may be familiar with many animals that begin with the letter a, but what about animals that end with a? Some of these animals may be native to your area, while others may be from another continent. From chihuahua to tuna, this article will show you some pictures of these animals, and teach you some facts about them.

18 Animals That End With A

Here are 18 amazing animals whose names end with the letter A.

1. Barracuda

Barracuda
Barracuda | Image by joakant from Pixabay

Scientific Name: Sphyraena

The Barracuda is a species of fish that lives in the ocean. It has a long body with sharp teeth and a large mouth that opens wide to catch prey. It is also known to eat jacks, snappers, small tunas, and herrings.

You can find this fish all over the world in tropical waters. They are frequently seen near the coast or in brackish waters, where they feed on smaller fish. The Barracuda can grow up to 6 feet long, but most do not exceed 2 feet in length.

2. Tarantula

Tarantula on the ground
Tarantula on the ground | image by John Fowler via Flickr | CC BY 2.0

Scientific Name: Theraphosidae

Tarantulas are large, hairy spiders that prefer tropical environments. These spiders are not aggressive and will only bite humans if tarantulas believe they are being threatened.

As nocturnal animals, they only emerge during the night, and primarily consume insects and other small animals. These arthropods also consume larger animals, such as lizards.

They live underground in burrows made of logs, rocks, or tree bark. Some tarantula species construct silk-lined burrows that they leave open during the day to trap insects.

3. Alpaca

Alpaca
Image by Pexels from Pixabay

Scientific Name: Vicugna pacos

Alpacas are a South American camelid that has been domesticated. They resemble llamas in appearance, but have a shorter stature and a longer neck.

These animals are prized for their fine, soft fiber, known as alpaca wool. Like sheep’s wool, Alpaca fiber is used to make knitted and woven items.

4. Tuna

Bluefin Tuna
image by National Marine Sanctuaries via Flickr

Scientific Name: Thunnini

Tuna is a large, fast, predatory fish found in all oceans around the world. It has been discovered at depths of up to 400 meters. This fish can swim at speeds of up to 40 mph and even break the surface of the water while doing so.

Tuna are carnivores that eat fish and crustaceans. They can hunt by sight and are known for detecting electrical impulses from their prey while on the hunt.

5. Gorilla

Gorilla
Image by Alexa from Pixabay

Scientific Name: Gorilla

The Gorilla, the largest of the great apes, is a ground-dwelling herbivore native to Central African forests. There are two gorillas species found in 21 nations, including Rwanda, Uganda, and the Congo. Gorillas can live in captivity for up to 40 years, but their wild lifespan is unknown.

6. Capybara

Capybara
Capybara | Image by sharkolot from Pixabay
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Scientific Name: Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

The capybara is the world’s largest rodent. It is native to South America and can grow to the size of a medium-sized dog.

These animals are herbivores and eat only plants. They also spend most of their time in the water and on land, but they can also swim well.

7. Nutria

Nutria holding a food
Nutria holding a food | image by 7C0 via Flickr | CC BY 2.0

Scientific Name: Myocastor coypus

Nutria, also known as coypu, is a type of rodent native to South America and has been introduced to North America. These animals can reach 3 feet in length and weigh up to 37 pounds!

Due to their herbivorous nature, nutrias are extremely harmful to agricultural crops and wetlands because they consume all of the local food plants.

8. Chuckwalla

Chuckwalla on rocky desert
Chuckwalla on rocky desert | image by Joshua Tree National Park via Flickr

Scientific Name: Sauromalus

The Chuckwalla is a large, lizard-like reptile found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and Mexico. These reptiles are omnivorous, eating leaves, flowers, and insects found in the plants they eat. The plants that these animals eat also provide them with water, so they can survive the heat in the desert.

9. Llama

Llama on scenic background
Llama on scenic background | Image by StockSnap from Pixabay

Scientific Name: Lama glama

Llamas are a type of South American camelid that is related to alpacas. They are native to South America’s Andes region and have been domesticated by some indigenous people.

These animals are herbivores that eat grass and leaves. They also have long necks, which are used for grazing on plants. Their bodies are covered in thick wool that keeps them warm in the winter, and their coats can be one color or a combination of colors, such as white with black or black and brown.

10. Jerboa

Small five-toed jerboa in the wild
Small five-toed jerboa in the wild | image by Николай Усик via Wikimedia Commons | CC BY-SA 3.0

Scientific Name: Allactaga

Jerboas are small desert mammals that resemble hopping mice. They have large ears and long tails, and can be found in Africa and Asia’s deserts, where they eat insects and plants.

Jerboas are nocturnal creatures that hunt at night. These small animals use their long ears to detect insects moving in the sand around them, which aids in their search for food.

11. Iguana

Iguana
Image by Ulrike Mai from Pixabay

Scientific Name: Iguana

Iguanas are large, bipedal lizards that live in forests, deserts, and swamps. You will find them in Mexico, Central and South America.

Iguanas have a long tail that they can use to help them balance when they run. These animals are herbivores who feed on leaves, flowers, fruits, and vines.

12. Anaconda

Anaconda in the river
Anaconda in the river | image by Fernando Flores via Flickr | CC BY-SA 2.0

Scientific Name: Eunectes murinus

Anacondas are large snakes that can reach lengths of up to 30 feet. They are carnivores that live in South America’s tropical rainforests and eat small mammals, birds, fish, and other reptiles. Because of their large size, they pose a threat to humans who live near their habitat.

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These large snakes are extremely strong and powerful, capable of killing large animals, such as deer and crocodiles. Anacondas are also well-known for their ability to survive in water, making them excellent swimmers.

13. Kookaburra

Kookaburra on a tree branch
Kookaburra on a tree branch | image by Steve Bittinger via Flickr | CC BY 2.0

Scientific Name: Dacelo

The Kookaburra is a bird native to Australia and New Zealand. These are carnivorous, large birds that primarily eat frogs, bugs, beetles, snakes, and other small mammals.

They are also distinguished by their distinct call, which sounds like laughter. These birds can be found throughout Australia, mostly in forests and woodlands.

14. Boa

Boa constrictor slithering
Boa constrictor slithering | image by Eduardo Santos via Flickr | CC BY 2.0

Scientific Name: Boa constrictor

Boa constrictors are a type of snake that can grow to be up to ten feet long, depending on their environment and diet. They are nonvenomous and constrict their prey by wrapping their coils tightly around it and squeezing it until it dies of suffocation.

Boa constrictors consume a wide range of prey, including birds, small mammals, frogs, fish, and other reptiles. As ambush predators, these snakes wait for their prey to approach before striking them quickly and then slithering back into cover.

15. Chihuahua

Chihuahua in the garden
Chihuahua in the garden | image by Melissa Sundman via Flickr | CC BY-SA 2.0

Scientific Name: Canis familiaris

The Chihuahua is a Mexican dog breed that was named after the state of Chihuahua. It is one of the world’s smallest dog breeds and one of the oldest breeds still in existence. They can even live up to 20 years if properly cared for and trained by their owners!

16. Northern crested caracara

Crested Caracara
Crested Caracara

Scientific Name: Caracara cheriway

Northern crested caracara is a bird of prey found in North and South America. Also known as the crested caracara, it has a wingspan of 47-52 inches and a length of 20-26 inches. This bird is a scavenger and carnivore that primarily feeds on invertebrates like amphibians, reptiles, other birds, and dead animals.

17. Flea

Ground nesting bird flea
Ground nesting bird flea | image by Olha Schedrina via Wikimedia Commons | CC BY-SA 4.0

Scientific Name: Siphonaptera

Fleas are parasitic bloodsuckers that live on warm-blooded animals such as humans, dogs, cats, and other pets. They have small brown bodies, long back legs, and short antennae.

These tiny creatures feed by piercing the skin of their hosts with needle-like mouthparts. This causes pain and irritation for the bitten animal, as well as the transmission of diseases such as plague or typhus via their saliva.

18. Piranha

Piranha
Piranha

Scientific Name: Pygocentrus nattereri

Piranhas are a type of freshwater fish found primarily in the Amazon River basin. They are known for their sharp teeth, which are designed to tear through flesh.

You can find piranhas in fresh water, and these fish prefer warm, tropical climates. Their average length is about 6 feet, but they can grow to be as long as 15 inches.

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