Complete List of Animals That Start With Q

Animals are fun for people of all ages! We’ve compiled a list of facts about Quirky Animals That Start With Q for your whole family to enjoy. 

If you have an animal lover in your home, they will love the animals on this list. My kids all crowded around the computer when I told them that Quokkas would be featured in this post. It seems like all of the time they spend on their phones has finally paid off because they’ve all seen #QuokkaSelfies and wanted to learn more about the smiling animal!

As my kids have gotten older, it has been hard finding conversation topics that everyone finds interesting. Animals always seem to be a winner, though. It reminds me of when my teens were young. They begged me to tell them stories about farm animals from their favorite songs. Now, they join in the fun by sharing interesting facts they’ve learned on their own. 

I love that animals continue to make learning fun for my kids. The facts in this post have made some great dinner discussions at my house. You know they’re good when teens linger at the table once they’ve cleared their plates!

Are you ready to dive into animal fun with your kids? Keep reading to find out more about animals that begin with the letter Q!

For more animal fun, be sure to check out our Animals that Start with T and our Animals that Start with M.

Common Animals That Start With Q

Get the fun started with these facts about common animals that begin with the letter Q!

Quail

Quails are ground-dwelling birds that only fly when they are in danger. They would much rather run around than fly. They even build nests in fields or other grassy areas! Because they dislike flying, most quails do not migrate south in the winter. They’ll stay put all year round. During the oldest parts of the year, quails will seek out other quails to huddle together for warmth. Then, when the weather warms up again, they part ways!

Quahog (Clam)

Did you know Quahogs can live to be over 100 years old? You can tell how old a clam is by counting the ridges on its shell. Like the rings in a tree, each ridge on the shell marks a year of growth! Quahogs move around using a foot that slinks out of their shell to push them along the sandy sea floor. 

Quokka

Quokkas are known as the world’s happiest animals due to their friendly personalities and smiling faces. These Australian marsupials are closely related to kangaroos and wallabies. If you are ever in Australia and want to see a quokka in the wild, you’ll want to head to Rottnest Island or Bald Island, where the only remaining wild quokkas are found. 

Queen Snake

This royal snake easily blends into muddy waters with its brown skin. That’s because the queen is a big fan of crayfish! In fact, queen snakes are an essential member of the ecosystem because they keep the crayfish population in balance. Queen snakes are also great pets because they rarely bite and are non-aggressive. 

Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing

The Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing is a beautiful black and turquoise butterfly found in Papua New Guinea. It’s the largest member of the swallowtail family, with a wingspan of 11 inches! When Queen Alexandra’s Birdwings mate, the male will dance around and spray the female with pheromones that smell a lot like perfume! 

Zoo Animals That Begin With The Letter Q

If your zoo has an aviary, be sure to check out these zoo animals that begin with the letter Q!

Quetzal

The Quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala. It’s considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world due to its beautiful coloring and long tail feathers. It takes male quetzals three years to fully grow their tail feathers. These beautiful feathers help the male birds attract their mates. They can even grow three feet long! 

Uncommon Animals That Begin With The Letter Q

We’re always on the lookout for more animals to add to our list of animals that begin with the letter Q. Let us know in the comments if there are more you think of that we can add!

• Quagga
• Quetzalcoatlus Northropi
• Quoll
• Queen Triggerfish
• Quelea

There you have it! A list of all the animals that begin with Q to learn and to have fun exploring with the kids. Did we forget an animal? Be sure to add any other animals that start with Q to the list! 

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