Here you’ll find 16 Mammals that start with K, organized from “Kangaroo Island dunnart” to “Kuhl’s pipistrelle”. They span rodents, marsupials, bats, and carnivores, found worldwide in varied habitats. This list helps with education, quick identification, and general wildlife awareness.

Mammals that start with K are species whose common names begin with the letter K. A notable example is the kangaroo, an animal widely linked with Australia and popular culture.

Below you’ll find the table with common name, scientific name, habitat, and average size (cm).

Common name: Shows the name you likely recognize and helps you find species quickly.

Scientific name: Lists the Latin binomial so you confirm the exact species and avoid common-name confusion.

Habitat: Gives concise habitat categories like forest, grassland, freshwater, marine, desert, or urban to guide your understanding.

Average size (cm): Provides the typical adult length in centimeters so you judge each species’ relative body size.

Mammals that start with K

Common nameScientific nameHabitatAverage size (cm)
KoalaPhascolarctos cinereusforest72.5 (head-body)
KinkajouPotos flavusforest46.0 (head-body)
Kitti’s hog-nosed batCraseonycteris thonglongyaiforest3.1 (head-body)
Killer whaleOrcinus orcamarine700.0 (total)
KiangEquus kianggrassland, montane235.0 (head-body)
KlipspringerOreotragus oreotragusmontane85.0 (head-body)
Kinda baboonPapio kindaegrassland, forest60.0 (head-body)
Kloss’s gibbonHylobates klossiiforest50.0 (head-body)
Kuhl’s pipistrellePipistrellus kuhliiurban, forest4.5 (head-body)
Korean hareLepus coreanusgrassland47.5 (head-body)
KipunjiRungwecebus kipunjiforest, montane60.0 (head-body)
KobKobus kobgrassland175.0 (head-body)
Kirk’s dik-dikMadoqua kirkiigrassland52.5 (head-body)
KowariDasyuroides byrneidesert25.0 (head-body)
Kangaroo Island dunnartSminthopsis aitkeniforest, grassland7.0 (head-body)
KodkodLeopardus guignaforest42.5 (head-body)

Descriptions

Koala
Iconic Australian marsupial that eats eucalyptus, with a stout body and big nose; mostly arboreal and vulnerable to habitat loss.
Kinkajou
Nocturnal, tree-dwelling mammal with a prehensile tail and round face; found in Central and South American rainforests.
Kitti’s hog-nosed bat
Also called the bumblebee bat, one of the world’s tiniest mammals, roosting in limestone caves in parts of Thailand and Myanmar.
Killer whale
Powerful, cosmopolitan toothed whale known for black-and-white markings and complex social groups; apex marine predator found worldwide.
Kiang
Large wild ass of the Tibetan Plateau, adapted to cold highlands with a robust build and seasonal coat changes.
Klipspringer
Tiny, sure-footed African antelope specialized for rocky terrain; stands on cushioned hooves and often seen in pairs.
Kinda baboon
A slender, small-faced baboon of central Africa, social and often found in woodland-savanna mosaics.
Kloss’s gibbon
Endemic to Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands, this small gibbon has loud duets and is threatened by habitat loss.
Kuhl’s pipistrelle
Widespread small bat across Africa, Europe and Asia; adapts well to towns and roosts in buildings.
Korean hare
Medium-sized hare native to Korea and nearby regions, active and fast, adapted to open habitats and seasonal climates.
Kipunji
Rare, large-bodied monkey discovered recently in Tanzania; notable for its loud calls and endangered status.
Kob
African savanna antelope often forming large herds; males have lyre-shaped horns and dramatic mating displays.
Kirk’s dik-dik
Tiny, alert antelope of eastern and southern Africa with a pointed snout and monogamous pairs.
Kowari
Small carnivorous marsupial of Australian deserts, nocturnal and distinctive for its bushy tail and carnivorous habits.
Kangaroo Island dunnart
Tiny carnivorous marsupial found only on Kangaroo Island, Australia; threatened and insectivorous.
Kodkod
Smallest South American wild cat, secretive and forest-dwelling in Chile and Argentina with spotted coat and arboreal skill.
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