Animals that start with Z

Zebra, Zebra finch, Zebu, Zigzag salamander. Try this fun alphabet game for preschoolers featuring cute animals that start with the letter Z. Click the animal to hear its sound, and it’s name to hear it said out loud.

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Zebrafinch

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Zebu

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Zigzag salamander

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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.

  1. Zebra
  2. Zebra finch
  3. Zebrafish
  4. Zebu
  5. Zigzag salamander
  6. Zokor
  7. Zonkey
  8. Zorilla
  9. Zorse

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Uppercase Z

Lowercase z

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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.Cartoon Zebra finch | Alphabetimals.com

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.Cartoon Zigzag salamander | Alphabetimals.com

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.Cartoon Zebu | Alphabetimals.com

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.Cartoon Zebra | Alphabetimals.com

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.


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