Many animals were mentioned in the Holy Quran, including some stories about animals that were originally animals, such as Uzair's donkey and Yunus’ whale, or they were plant-shaped, like the staff of Moses, that turned by an order from Allah into a great snake. Some animals were birds like Solomon's hoopoe, or the birds that Isa made out of clay, and blew life into them by the order of Allah. Some animals we mentioned briefly, while others were mentioned in one or more stories. Below is a summary of the animal stories in the Holy Quran.
Not before long the hoopoe came up and said: "I have obtained a knowledge which you could not. I have brought for you sure news about Sheba
They demanded him to ask his Lord to make a she-camel, out of a certain rock of their choice, 10 months pregnant, tall, and attractive
Yunus became disheartened and angry and decided to leave his people. He set off on a ship full of people. Once at sea, dark clouds appeared and the waves became turbulent
After Yaqub (PBUH) allowed his sons to take their brother, Yusuf (PBUH), they dumped him in well as per their plan. Allah told Yusuf that he will survive that ordeal, and one day his brothers will need him
The crow is one of the smartest birds, and is distinguished by its black colour and the strength of its beak and claws. Some people admire its intelligence and the cooperation of its community members
Solomon was with his soldiers in valley of ants, He heard an ant warning the other ants to get to their home, not to be crushed by the soldiers. Solomon heard the ant and smiled in amusement
The staff of Moses was one of the great miracles that Allah performed to support his prophet
Allah then instructed Moses to tell them to slaughter a cow. They did not believe him, so He told them that he only conveys what Allah tells him
Not before long the hoopoe came up and said: "I have obtained a knowledge which you could not. I have brought for you sure news about Sheba
