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Animals that start with Z[]
Alphabetical list of animals that start with Z[]
A full alphabetical list of popular animal names that begin with the letter Z for toddlers and preschool kids.
- Zebra
- Zebra Finch
- Zebrafish
- Zebu
- Zigzag Salamander
- Zokor
- Zonkey
- Zorilla
- Zorse
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Frequently asked questions about animals that start with Z[]
What are some animals that start with the letter Z?[]
Examples include Zebra, Zebu, Zorilla, Zapata Wren, Zebra Finch, Zebra Shark, and Zebra Spider.
What mammals start with the letter Z?[]
Mammals that start with Z include Zebra, Zebu, Zorilla (a skunk-like mammal), and Zokor (a burrowing rodent).
What birds start with the letter Z?[]
Birds that start with Z include Zebra Finch, Zapata Wren, Zebra Finch, and Zitting Cisticola.
What reptiles start with Z?[]
Reptiles that start with Z include Zebra-tailed Lizard and Zonosaurus (a genus of Malagasy lizards).
What amphibians start with the letter Z?[]
Amphibians that start with Z include Zigzag Salamander and Zetek’s Tree Frog, also known as the Panamanian golden frog.
What sea animals start with Z?[]
Sea animals that start with Z include Zebra Shark and Zebrafish.
What insects and bugs start with Z?[]
Insects and bugs that start with Z include Zebra Butterfly, Zebra Spider, and Zorapteran (a tiny, primitive insect).
What endangered animals start with Z?[]
Endangered animals starting with Z include Zetek’s Tree Frog and the Zapata Wren, both threatened by habitat loss.
What domesticated animals start with Z?[]
Domesticated animals that start with Z include Zebu, a type of humped cattle used in farming across Asia and Africa.
Are there any mythical animals that start with the letter Z?[]
Yes, the Zhū Què (Vermilion Bird) is a mythical creature in Chinese mythology, representing the south and the summer season.
What is the most well-known animal that starts with Z?[]
The Zebra is the most iconic and widely recognized animal starting with Z.
How many animals start with the letter Z?[]
There are a few dozen animals starting with Z, spanning mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, and sea creatures.
What is the largest animal that starts with Z?[]
The Zebu and Zebra are among the largest land animals starting with Z. The Zebra Shark is a sizable marine species.
What is the smallest animal that starts with Z?[]
The Zorapteran and Zebra Spider are among the smallest animals starting with Z.
What predatory animals start with Z?[]
Predators that start with Z include Zebra Shark, Zorilla, Zebra Spider, and Zonosaurus.
What herbivorous animals start with Z?[]
Herbivores that start with Z include Zebra, Zebu, and Zebra Finch.
What nocturnal animals start with Z?[]
Nocturnal animals that start with Z include Zorilla and some species of Zebra-tailed Lizards and Zebra Spiders.