animals that start with Q

The quagga became extinct more than 130 years ago. The quagga is a subspecies of the zebra that existed until the end of the 19th century. They have a unique striped pattern compared to other zebras, so their skin is very sought after by humans. The term quagga was used for all zebras. At another time, quagga […] read more

The clam is an edible marine saltwater invertebrate found mainly along the Atlantic coast of North America. They prefer the shallow inland waters of bays and estuaries. Strong muscles control their hinged shells, which open and close at will. These clams have mild, sweet, salty flesh with a firm texture. […] read more

Quails are known for their plumage and distinctive calls. Quails are plump, short-necked game birds whose natural range includes large areas of North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa. They also inhabit South America and Australia to a lesser extent. Some species have been domesticated and raised on farms for their meat and eggs. Otherwise, […] read more

The King Snake concludes "The King Snake plays a very important role in the food web, controlling crayfish populations and being a food source for many terrestrial, aquatic and winged organisms." Queen snakes are docile, non-venomous semi-aquatic snakes found in Found in temperate regions of the United States and southern Ontario, Canada, in the eastern […] read more

Key Point: The quetzal is native to the rainforests of Central America. Widely considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world, the quetzal is famous for its male tail feathers. The quetzal was considered a sacred bird by the Aztecs and Incas. Unknown is the good flyer – the quetzal mainly hops between branches, […] read more

Quetzalcoatlus northropi was an extinct pterosaur (a flying reptile) that lived in North America during the Late Cretaceous period. Although body sizes vary across species, the genus Quetzalcoatl includes some of the largest flying creatures ever discovered. It belongs to the group of advanced flying reptiles characterized by a toothless jaw and often long, stiff […] read more

Classification and evolution The quokka is a small marsupial that lives in parts of southwestern Australia and on two nearby islands in the Indian Ocean. One of the smallest wallabies in the world, the quokka has a short, almost hairless tail and small hind limbs […]

The quoll may appear small and timid, but its modest size belies a fearsome disposition. Except in Australia and New Guinea, the quoll is one of many unique marsupials. Like many other marsupials, including kangaroos, the evolution of quolls has been influenced by the geographic isolation and diversity of the region. But […] read more