1-syllable Animals that contain K

List of 1-syllable Animals that contain K

1

Elk

Cervus canadensis

A large deer of North America and East Asia — second only to moose among living deer in size, with massive antlers grown anew every year by males.

2

Shark

Selachimorpha (subclass — over 500 species)

An ancient cartilaginous fish that has roamed the oceans for over 400 million years — predating dinosaurs by hundreds of millions of years — with over 500 living species ranging from the 18 cm dwarf lanternshark to the 18 m whale shark.

3

Skunk

Mephitis mephitis (striped skunk)

A black-and-white mammal famous for its sulfurous defensive spray — capable of accurate spraying up to 3 meters, with a smell so persistent it can linger for days even after washing.

4

Snake

Serpentes (suborder)

A legless reptile of nearly every habitat on Earth — over 3,800 species ranging from the 10 cm thread snake to the 6 m anaconda, with sophisticated venom systems and an extraordinary ability to swallow prey larger than their heads.

5

Yak

Bos grunniens (domestic) / Bos mutus (wild)

A massive long-haired bovine of the high Himalayas, central to Tibetan and Mongolian life as a beast of burden, milk producer, and source of meat, fiber, and butter for tea.