There are a wide variety of animals on Planet Earth and there are some who take an unusual interest towards knowing about them.
While there can’t be a list of all the animals found on earth in a single post, there can certainly be a list of the animals according to the starting letters of their names.
Animals Beginning With the Letter C
If you’re someone who takes interest in knowing about animals, you’ve clicked on the right page as we’re going to discuss the names of the animals that start with C.
We will not only tell you the names of the animals but also discuss few things about them. Keep reading to know more.
Camel
Camels are herbivore mammals that are of 7ft tall with a humped back. They are heavy and can weigh up to 1600 lbs or 725kg. Their group name is caravan or flock. An interesting thing about camels is that they move both legs of their body at the same time while walking.
There are two types of camels in this world, Arabian and Bactrian. The latter has two bumps on its back and is found in eastern and North Asian deserts, especially the Gobi. The Arabian is found in Arabian deserts and they have one hump at their back.
Capuchin Monkey
Capuchin Monkeys are omnivore mammals with an average lifespan of 15-22 years and their size is up to 30-56 cm. The Capuchin Monkeys weigh up to 3-9lbs with massy brains of 35-40kg. Their collective name is troops.
They are tree-dwelling monkeys that live in South and Central America. Capuchin Monkeys are clever and intelligent animals that are capable of using tools like stones to crack nuts, crabs and shellfish. They have a special ability to train themselves according to situations.
Canary
Canary is an herbivore bird which has a group name of flock. Also called Island Canary or Common Canary or Atlantic Canary, this is a small passerine bird that hails from the genus Serinus in the finch family.
Canary is a native to the Azores, the Madeira and the Canary Islands. Wild birds are yellow-green and they have a brown streaked back. This bird species is usually kept as captive in homes and they come in different varieties of colors.
Capybara
The scientific name of this animal is Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris and it is an herbivore mammal. With an average lifespan of 4-8 years, they live in freshwater and tropical grassland. Their conservation status is not threatened.
The Capybara means ‘master of grasses’ among Guarani Indians. Grasses are definitely the favorite food of this giant rodent. Just as other rodents, their front teeth keep growing in order to compromise for the wear and tear of constantly munching on grass.
Cheetah
The scientific name of Cheetah is Acinonyx jubatus. They are carnivore animals with an average lifespan of 10-12 years. Cheetah are 3.5 to 4.5 ft and their tail is up to 25.5 to 31.5 inches. They live in open plains and their conservation status is vulnerable enough.
A cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal that can sprint up to 70 miles per hour. Since it is built for speed, it has muscular and slim legs, a long neck on which its rounded hear is set. It is an animal of the cat family that can’t retract its claws unlike other cats.
Cat
Cats are carnivore mammals that can grow up to a size of 28in and weigh up to 20 lbs. The scientific name of a cat is Felis silvestris catus, which is also known as housecat or domestic cat. It is a small domesticated mammal often kept as pets in households for companionship.
Cats have a typical ability of hunting household pests and vermin. Cats are presently the most popular pet in the world and they are closely associated with humans and are found everywhere on Earth.
Chicken
Chicken is a bird whose Latin name is gallus gallus domesticus and it is an omnivore animal that has an average lifespan of 5-10 years. The Chicken weighs around 4-7 pounds and its group name is brood, flock, clutch and peep.
They are farm or domestic birds. The male is bigger and brighter than the female. Males usually display their bright colored feathers to lure females. While the male is called a rooster, the female is called a hen.
Chimpanzee
Chimpanzee is a mammal whose scientific name is Pan troglodytes. It is usually an omnivore with a lifespan of about 45 years. Chimpanzees usually live in forests and their group name is community and they are an almost endangered species.
Chimpanzees are intelligent, curious and social animals that behave almost like humans. The body is covered with black hair but their ears, face, toes and fingers are bare. They have hands which grip firmly, letting them choose and lift objects.
Chinchilla
The scientific name of this animal is Chinchilla Lanigera and it is an herbivore mammal with a lifespan of 10-18 years. Chinchillas are medium sized rodents that are residents of Andes mountains located in South America.
Chinchilla is an animal which derives its name from the tribe that hunted the chinchillas for their fur. Hence, a chinchilla is a fairly rare animal that is capable of making its natural habitat.
Chipmunk
Chipmunks are omnivore mammals which have an average lifespan of 2-3 years. Though these chipmunks hibernate, they are not animals which store fat in their bodies. They rather gnaw away their summer fat that they accumulate throughout winter.
Chipmunks tend to be the smallest members of their squirrel family. They have large glossy eyes, bushy tails, striped bodies which make them favorite among animators and graphics. They are a famous animal that have a record of being animated the most in movies.
Cockroach
The Latin name of cockroaches is Blattaria and they are omnivore insects. They have a lifespan of 1-2 years.
There are different types of cockroaches like German cockroach, American cockroach, Oriental cockroach, Madeira cockroach, Surinam cockroach and brown-banded cockroach. Their group name is intrusion and their size is about ½” long.
So, now that you know the names of the animals that start with C, you should keep in mind the features of each animal.