A To Z Animals Name List (Mammals,Birds, Amphibians,Fish,Insects,Arachnids)

Imagine a world teeming with life, from the soaring heights of the sky to the mysterious depths of the ocean. This article presents an A to Z journey through the animal kingdom, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of diverse species ranging from mammals to arachnids. As we navigate from the letter A, introducing animals like the majestic Albatross, to Z, closing with the zealous Zebra, we invite you to join us on this voyage of discovery.

Each letter serves as a gateway to understanding the remarkable adaptations and behaviors that allow these creatures to thrive in their respective habitats. By exploring the varied list of mammals, birds, amphibians, fish, insects, and arachnids, we not only celebrate the incredible diversity of our planet but also underscore the importance of conservation efforts. Let this alphabetical exploration enrich your knowledge and ignite your passion for the natural world as we transition seamlessly into the heart of this captivating guide.

Animals that Start with a

Mammals

Aardvark
Aardwolf
African Buffalo
African Elephant
African Leopard
Agouti
Alpaca
American Bison
American Black Bear
Anteater (Giant Anteater, Silky Anteater)
Antelope (various species, e.g., Addax, Arabian Oryx)
Arctic Fox
Arctic Hare
Armadillo (various species)
Asian Elephant
Asiatic Black Bear
Ass (Donkey)
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd
Aye-aye

Birds

Albatross (various species)
American Dipper
American Goldfinch
American Kestrel
American Robin
Andean Cock-of-the-rock
Andean Condor
Anna’s Hummingbird
Anhinga
Arctic Tern
Atlantic Puffin
Avocet
Azure Tit
Azure Kingfisher

Reptiles

Adder (various species)
African Spurred Tortoise
Alligator (American Alligator, Chinese Alligator)
Alligator Snapping Turtle
Anaconda (Green Anaconda)
Anole (various species)
Asp Viper

Amphibians

Axolotl
African Bullfrog
American Toad
Amazon Milk Frog

Fish

Angelfish (Freshwater and Saltwater species)
Anglerfish (various species)
Arctic Char
Arowana
Atlantic Cod
Atlantic Herring
Atlantic Salmon
Anchovy

Insects

Ant (various species, e.g., Army Ant, Leafcutter Ant)
Aphid
Atlas Moth
Australian Emperor (dragonfly)
Assassin Bug

Arachnids

Araneae (Spiders, various species)
Acarina (Ticks and Mites, various species)
Australian Funnel-web Spider

Miscellaneous

Acanthocephala (Parasitic phylum known as spiny-headed worms)
Anemone (Sea Anemones, various species)
Anglerfish (various deep-sea species)
Arrow Worms (Chaetognatha, a phylum of predatory marine worms)

Animals that Start with B

Mammals

Baboon
Badger
Baleen Whale
Banded Mongoose
Bat (various species)
Bearded Dragon (not a mammal, but often mistakenly referred to due to its name)
Bear (various species, e.g., Brown Bear, Black Bear, Polar Bear)
Beaver
Bighorn Sheep
Bilby
Bison
Black Panther (a melanistic variant of leopards or jaguars)
Black Rhinoceros
Blue Whale
Bobcat
Bonobo
Bongo
Boxer Dog
Brazilian Tapir
Brown Bear
Buffalo (African Buffalo, Water Buffalo)
Bushbaby

Birds

Bald Eagle
Baltimore Oriole
Barn Owl
Barn Swallow
Barred Owl
Bee-eater
Bellbird
Bittern
Blackbird
Black-Capped Chickadee
Black-Footed Albatross
Black Hawk
Blue Jay
Blue-Footed Booby
Booby (various species)
Brambling
Budgerigar (Budgie)
Bulbul
Buzzard

Reptiles

Basilisk
Bearded Dragon
Black Mamba
Boa Constrictor
Box Turtle
Burmese Python

Amphibians

Bullfrog
Burrowing Frog

Fish

Barracuda
Bass (various species)
Beluga Sturgeon
Betta Fish (Siamese Fighting Fish)
Bichir
Blue Tang
Bluefin Tuna
Butterflyfish

Insects

Bumblebee
Butterfly (various species, e.g., Blue Morpho, Monarch Butterfly)
Beetle (various species, e.g., Bark Beetle, Dung Beetle)

Arachnids

Black Widow Spider
Brown Recluse Spider
Brazilian Wandering Spider

Miscellaneous

Box Jellyfish
Brittle Star (a type of Ophiuroidea)
Bull Shark
Blue-ringed Octopus

Animals that Start with C

Mammals

Capybara
Caracal
Cheetah
Chimpanzee
Chipmunk
Coati
Cougar
Coyote
Chinchilla
Common Dolphin
Camel
Canadian Lynx
Clouded Leopard
Colugo

Birds

Canary
Cockatoo
Condor
Cormorant
Crane
Crow
Cuckoo
Curlew
Cassowary
Canada Goose
Common Loon

Reptiles

Cobra
Crocodile
Chameleon
Caiman
Chuckwalla
Common Iguana
Cottonmouth

Amphibians

Caecilian
Common Frog
Crested Newt

Fish

Clownfish
Cod
Coelacanth
Catfish
Carp
Clown Loach

Insects

Cicada
Cockroach
Cricket
Caterpillar
Carpenter Ant
Cabbage White Butterfly

Arachnids

Camel Spider
Common House Spider
Crab Spider

Miscellaneous

Coral (various species within the Cnidaria phylum)
Cuttlefish
Clam
Conch

Animals that Start with D

Mammals

Deer (various species, e.g., White-tailed deer)
Dolphin (various species, e.g., Bottlenose dolphin)
Dingo
Dhole
Donkey
Dromedary Camel
Duiker (various species)
Dusky Dolphin
Dwarf Mongoose

Birds

Dove (various species)
Duck (various species, e.g., Mallard duck)
Dunlin
Darter
Dickcissel
Drongo
Dodo (extinct)

Reptiles

Diamondback Rattlesnake
Dinosaur (extinct – various species, e.g., Diplodocus, Tyrannosaurus)
Desert Tortoise
Dragonfly (though not a reptile, fits no other category well)
Draco Lizard

Amphibians

Dart Frog (various species, e.g., Poison dart frog)
Desert Rain Frog

Fish

Damselfish
Discus
Dragonet
Dace
Dogfish (various species)
Dory

Insects

Dragonfly
Damselfly
Dung Beetle
Deer Tick

Arachnids

Daddy Longlegs (also known as Harvestmen)
Desert Scorpion

Miscellaneous

Dugong
Dolphin Fish (Mahi-mahi)
Daphnia (a type of small planktonic crustaceans)

Animals that Start with E

Mammals

Elephant (African and Asian species)
Elk
Echidna
Ermine
European Bison
Eastern Lowland Gorilla
Eastern Grey Kangaroo
Ethiopian Wolf

Birds

Eagle (various species, e.g., Bald eagle, Golden eagle)
Emu
Egret
Eastern Bluebird
European Robin
Eurasian Magpie
Egyptian Vulture
Elf Owl

Reptiles

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Eastern Box Turtle
Emerald Tree Boa
Eyelash Viper
European Adder

Amphibians

Eastern Newt
European Tree Frog
Edible Frog

Fish

Eel (various species, e.g., American eel, European eel)
Electric Eel
Emperor Angelfish
European Perch
Elephant Fish

Insects

Earwig
Eastern Hercules Beetle
Emperor Moth
European Hornet

Arachnids

European Garden Spider
Emperor Scorpion

Miscellaneous

Earthworm
Echinoderms (such as Sea Urchins and Starfish, various species)
Electric Ray

Animals that Start with F

Mammals

Fennec Fox
Ferret
Fin Whale
Fishing Cat
Flying Fox (Fruit Bats)
Fox (various species, e.g., Red Fox, Arctic Fox)
Fossa
Fruit Bat

Birds

Falcon (various species, e.g., Peregrine Falcon)
Flamingo
Finch (various species)
Flycatcher (various species)
Frigatebird

Reptiles

Frilled Lizard
False Coral Snake
Florida Box Turtle
Fence Lizard

Amphibians

Fire-Bellied Toad
Fire Salamander
Frogmouth (bird, but name fits here due to naming convention)

Fish

Flying Fish
Flounder
Fangtooth
Filefish
Freshwater Eel

Insects

Firefly
Flea
Fruit Fly
Fire Ant

Arachnids

Fishing Spider

Miscellaneous

Flatworm
Fiddler Crab

Animals that Start with G

Mammals

Giraffe
Gorilla
Giant Panda
Gibbon
Gazelle
Groundhog
Grizzly Bear
Grey Seal
Guanaco
Gnu (Wildebeest)

Birds

Goldfinch
Goose (various species)
Goshawk
Grackle
Grebe
Grosbeak
Guillemot
Gull
Gyrfalcon

Reptiles

Gecko (various species)
Gharial
Green Sea Turtle
Gaboon Viper
Gila Monster

Amphibians

Glass Frog
Green Tree Frog

Fish

Guppy
Gar
Goby (various species)
Goldfish
Goliath Grouper
Great White Shark

Insects

Grasshopper
Goliath Beetle
Glowworm
Giant Weta

Arachnids

Garden Spider
Granddaddy Longlegs (another name for Daddy Longlegs or Harvestmen)

Miscellaneous

Giant Clam
Giant Squid
Gorgonian (a type of coral)

Animals that Start with H

Mammals

Hippopotamus
Hedgehog
Hyena
Humpback Whale
Hamster
Hare
Himalayan Tahr
Hoary Bat
Howler Monkey
Human

Birds

Hawk (various species)
Heron
Hummingbird (various species)
Honeyeater
Hornbill
Hoopoe
Harpy Eagle
House Finch
House Sparrow

Reptiles

Horned Viper
Hognose Snake
Hellbender
Hawksbill Turtle
Hermann’s Tortoise

Amphibians

Horned Frog
Hyla Tree Frog

Fish

Haddock
Halibut
Hammerhead Shark
Herring
Hippocampus (Seahorse)
Hoki

Insects

Honeybee
Hornet
Horsefly
Hoverfly

Arachnids

Harvestman (Daddy Longlegs)
Huntsman Spider

Miscellaneous

Horseshoe Crab
Hydra

Animals that Start with I

Mammals

Ibex
Iberian Lynx
Impala
Indian Elephant
Indian Rhinoceros
Indri
Irish Setter (Though a dog breed, included for its distinct name)
Italian Greyhound (Similarly, a dog breed)

Birds

Ibis (various species)
Icelandic Sheepdog (A dog breed, yet notable for its name)
Imperial Eagle
Indian Peafowl
Indigo Bunting
Ivory Gull

Reptiles

Iguana (Green Iguana, Marine Iguana)
Indian Cobra
Inland Taipan

Amphibians

Ichthyophis (a genus of caecilians)

Fish

Icefish
Ide
Iridescent Shark (a type of catfish, not a true shark)
Immortal Jellyfish (Turritopsis dohrnii, technically not a fish but included for its intriguing name)

Insects

Ichneumon Wasp
Imperial Moth
Ironclad Beetle

Arachnids

(No widely recognized arachnids with common names starting with “I”)

Miscellaneous

Irish Moss (a type of seaweed, included for its distinct name)
Ivory-Billed Woodpecker (Critically endangered or possibly extinct, included for its importance)

Animals that Start with J

Mammals

Jaguar
Jackrabbit
Japanese Macaque
Jerboa

Birds

Jackdaw
Jay (various species, e.g., Blue Jay)
Junco
Junglefowl
Jacana

Reptiles

Jackson’s Chameleon
Jamaican Boa

Amphibians

Japanese Giant Salamander
Java Frog

Fish

Jack Dempsey (a type of cichlid)
Jellyfish (technically not a fish, but often included in common vernacular)
John Dory

Insects

Jewel Beetle
June Bug
Jumper Ant

Arachnids

Jumping Spider

Miscellaneous

Jellyfish (not a fish but a marine invertebrate belonging to the phylum Cnidaria)

Animals that Start with K

Mammals

Kangaroo
Koala
Killer Whale (Orca)
Kinkajou
Kudu

Birds

Kiwi
Kingfisher
Kite (various species, e.g., Black Kite)
Kakapo
Kestrel

Reptiles

Komodo Dragon
Kingsnake
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle

Amphibians

Kassina (a genus of African running frogs)
Knob-tailed Gecko (though a reptile, geckos are sometimes mistakenly referred to in common names for amphibians)

Fish

Koi
Killifish
King Mackerel
Knifefish

Insects

Katydid
Kissing Bug
Karner Blue (butterfly)

Arachnids

King Baboon Spider

Miscellaneous

Krill (a crucial part of oceanic food chains)

Animals that Start with L

Mammals

Lion
Leopard
Lemur
Lynx
Llama
Labrador Retriever
Leopon (hybrid between a leopard and a lion)
Langur

Birds

Lark
Loon
Lyrebird
Lapwing
Laughing Kookaburra
Lady Amherst’s Pheasant

Reptiles

Leatherback Sea Turtle
Legless Lizard
Leopard Gecko
Lizard (general category, including various species)

Amphibians

Leopard Frog
Lungfish (though technically a fish, its name reflects its unique adaptation)

Fish

Lionfish
Largemouth Bass
Lumpfish
Lamprey

Insects

Ladybug
Locust
Luna Moth
Leafcutter Ant

Arachnids

Lynx Spider

Miscellaneous

Lobster
Leech
Lamprey (again, due to its unique characteristics, fitting both fish and “oddities”)

Animals that Start with M

Mammals

Macaque
Manatee
Mandrill
Marmoset
Marmot
Meerkat
Mink
Mole
Mongoose
Monkey (various species)
Moose
Mountain Goat
Mouse
Muskox
Myrmecophaga (Giant Anteater)

Birds

Macaw
Magellanic Penguin
Magpie
Mallard
Mandarin Duck
Marabou Stork
Meadowlark
Mockingbird
Myna Bird

Reptiles

Marine Iguana
Monitor Lizard
Moray Eel (though technically a fish, commonly grouped with reptilian appearances)
Mud Turtle

Amphibians

Mudskipper (a fish with amphibious traits)
Mudpuppy

Fish

Mackerel
Mahi-Mahi
Manta Ray
Marlin
Minnow
Monkfish
Moray Eel
Mudskipper

Insects

Mantis (Praying Mantis)
Mayfly
Mealworm
Monarch Butterfly
Mosquito
Moth (various species)

Arachnids

Mexican Redknee Tarantula

Miscellaneous

Man-of-War (Portuguese Man-of-War, a marine cnidarian)
Mussel
Mollusk (general category, including various species)

Animals that Start with N

Mammals

Narwhal
Newt (though technically an amphibian, commonly mistaken in general discussions)
Numbat
Nutria
Nyala
Nilgai

Birds

Nightingale
Nuthatch
Nightjar
Northern Cardinal
Northern Flicker
New Zealand Kiwi

Reptiles

Nile Crocodile
Newt (amphibian, but included here for its reptile-like appearance)
Naja (genus of cobras)
Northern Alligator Lizard

Amphibians

Newt
Natterjack Toad

Fish

Neon Tetra
Nurse Shark
Narwhal (mammal, but often associated with marine themes)
Napoleon Wrasse

Insects

Nymph (immature stage of certain insects)
No-See-Um (biting midges)
Net-winged Beetle

Arachnids

Nursery Web Spider

Miscellaneous

Nautilus

Animals that Start with O

Mammals

Orangutan
Ocelot
Otter (various species, e.g., Sea Otter, River Otter)
Okapi
Opossum
Orca (Killer Whale)
Ox

Birds

Owl (various species, e.g., Barn Owl, Snowy Owl)
Ostrich
Osprey
Oriole
Ovenbird
Oystercatcher

Reptiles

Olive Sea Snake
Orinoco Crocodile
Ornate Box Turtle
Ouroboros (symbolic, not an actual species but often associated with ancient depictions of serpents or dragons)

Amphibians

Olm
Oriental Fire-bellied Toad

Fish

Oscar
Opah (also known as Moonfish)
Orange Roughy
Oarfish

Insects

Orchard Oriole (bird, but included here for its common association with orchards and insects)
Orb-weaver Spider (arachnid, known for their circular webs)
Oak Beauty (a type of moth)

Arachnids

Orb-weaver Spider

Miscellaneous

Octopus
Oyster
Orca (listed again under mammals, but noteworthy for its prominence in marine ecosystems)

Animals that Start with P

Mammals

Panda
Panther
Platypus
Polar Bear
Porcupine
Prairie Dog
Puma
Pangolin
Pygmy Hippopotamus

Birds

Parrot (various species, e.g., African Grey Parrot)
Peacock
Pelican
Penguin
Pheasant
Pigeon
Puffin

Reptiles

Python
Panther Chameleon
Painted Turtle
Pit Viper

Amphibians

Poison Dart Frog
Pacific Tree Frog

Fish

Piranha
Pufferfish
Pike
Perch
Plaice

Insects

Praying Mantis
Painted Lady (butterfly)
Peach Aphid

Arachnids

Peacock Spider

Miscellaneous

Portuguese Man o’ War (not a jellyfish, but a siphonophore, a colony of specialized marine organisms)
Plankton (encompassing various microscopic organisms that drift in the ocean currents)

Animals that Start with Q

Mammals

Quokka
Quoll

Birds

Quail
Quetzal

Reptiles

(There are no widely recognized reptiles with names that start with “Q” in common nomenclature)

Amphibians

(Similarly, there are no widely recognized amphibians with names that start with “Q” in common nomenclature)

Fish

Queen Angelfish
Quillback

Insects

Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing (the largest butterfly in the world)
Quagga Midge

Arachnids

(There are no widely recognized arachnids with names that start with “Q” in common nomenclature)

Miscellaneous

Quahog (a type of clam)

Animals that Start with R

Mammals

Rabbit
Raccoon
Rat
Red Panda
Reindeer
Rhinoceros
Ring-tailed Lemur
River Dolphin
Rottweiler

Birds

Raven
Red-tailed Hawk
Robin
Rockhopper Penguin
Rosella
Roadrunner
Ruff

Reptiles

Rattlesnake
Red-eared Slider
Rhinoceros Iguana
Royal Python

Amphibians

Red-eyed Tree Frog
Rough-skinned Newt

Fish

Rainbow Trout
Rasbora
Red Snapper
Remora
Rockfish

Insects

Rhinoceros Beetle
Robber Fly
Red Admiral (butterfly)

Arachnids

Redback Spider
Recluse Spider

Miscellaneous

Ray (several species like Manta Ray, Stingray)
Sea Urchin (specifically Red Sea Urchin)

Animals that Start with S

Mammals

Sloth
Squirrel
Snow Leopard
Swan (though technically a bird, often mistakenly referred to in various contexts)
Saola
Serval
Sheep
Skunk
Sperm Whale
Sun Bear
Sable Antelope
Sea Lion

Birds

Sparrow
Swan
Secretary Bird
Shoebill
Stork
Sandpiper
Seagull
Snowy Owl
Scarlet Macaw
Spoonbill

Reptiles

Snake (various species)
Skink
Sea Turtle
Saltwater Crocodile
Sidewinder (a type of rattlesnake)

Amphibians

Salamander
Siamese Crocodile (though a reptile, sometimes confused due to naming)
Spring Peeper

Fish

Shark (various species)
Salmon
Swordfish
Seahorse
Sardine
Stingray

Insects

Spider (various species)
Scorpion
Silverfish
Swallowtail Butterfly
Stag Beetle

Arachnids

Scorpion
Spider

Miscellaneous

Sea Urchin
Starfish
Sponge
Squid

Animals that Start with T

Mammals

Tiger
Tasmanian Devil
Tapir
Tamarin
Tenrec
Tarsier
Thomson’s Gazelle
Tree Kangaroo
Takin

Birds

Toucan
Turkey
Tern
Thrush
Tawny Owl
Trumpeter Swan
Tinamou
Titmouse

Reptiles

Turtle (various species)
Tortoise (various species)
Taipan
Tuatara
Timber Rattlesnake
Tokay Gecko

Amphibians

Toad (various species)
Tree Frog (various species)
Tiger Salamander

Fish

Trout (various species)
Tuna (various species)
Tetra (various species)
Tarpon
Tiger Shark
Tilapia

Insects

Termite
Tsetse Fly
Tarantula Hawk (a wasp species, despite the name)
Tiger Beetle

Arachnids

Tarantula
Tick

Miscellaneous

Tardigrade (also known as water bears or moss piglets, a phylum of water-dwelling micro-animals)
Trilobite (extinct)

Animals that Start with U

Mammals

Uakari (a type of monkey)
Ugandan Kob (a type of antelope)
Urial (a type of wild sheep)

Birds

Umbrellabird
Upland Sandpiper
Ural Owl

Reptiles

Uromastyx (a genus of lizard known as spiny-tailed lizards)
(There are no widely recognized reptiles starting with “U” beyond the Uromastyx)

Amphibians

(There are no widely recognized amphibians with names that start with “U” in common nomenclature)

Fish

Unicorn Fish
Uaru (a type of cichlid fish)
Upside-Down Catfish

Insects

Ulysses Butterfly (a strikingly blue butterfly)
(Specific insects starting with “U” are less commonly named, making the Ulysses butterfly a notable exception)

Arachnids

(There are no widely recognized arachnids with names that start with “U” in common nomenclature)

Miscellaneous

Urchin (Sea Urchin, a type of marine invertebrate)

Animals that Start with V

Mammals

Vampire Bat
Vicuña
Vole
Vervet Monkey
Vaquita (a type of porpoise, critically endangered)

Birds

Vulture (various species)
Vermilion Flycatcher
Victoria Crowned Pigeon
Violet-green Swallow
Vireo (various species)

Reptiles

Viper (various species)
Varanus (genus that includes monitor lizards)
Veiled Chameleon

Amphibians

Vietnamese Mossy Frog
Variable Harlequin Frog

Fish

Vampire Tetra
Velvetfish
Volitan Lionfish

Insects

Velvet Ant (a type of wasp despite the name)
Viceroy Butterfly
Variegated Grasshopper

Arachnids

Vinegaroon (also known as whip scorpions)

Miscellaneous

Velvet Worm (an example of Onychophora, an invertebrate phylum)

Animals that Start with W

Mammals

Wolf (various species, including the Gray Wolf)
Walrus
Wombat
Whale (various species, such as the Blue Whale and Humpback Whale)
Warthog
Weasel
White Rhinoceros
Wildebeest
Water Buffalo

Birds

Woodpecker (various species)
Warbler (various species)
Waxwing (various species)
Weka
Whooping Crane
Wren (various species)
White Ibis
Wood Duck
Wedge-tailed Eagle

Reptiles

Wall Lizard
Water Dragon
Whip Snake
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

Amphibians

Wood Frog
Waxy Monkey Tree Frog
Western Toad

Fish

Walleye
Whale Shark
Wrasse (various species)
Whitefish (various species)
Wobbegong (a type of shark)

Insects

Wasp (various species)
Water Strider
Weevil (various species)
Woolly Bear Caterpillar (the larval stage of the Isabella Tiger Moth)

Arachnids

Wolf Spider
Whip Scorpion (also known as Vinegaroon)

Miscellaneous

Water Bear (Tardigrade, a micro-animal known for its extreme durability)

Animals that Start with X

Mammals

Xerus (a genus of African ground squirrels)

Birds

Xantus’s Hummingbird
Xenops (a genus of birds in the Furnariidae family, found in the Neotropics)

Reptiles

Xenosaurus (a genus of lizards from Mexico and Central America)

Amphibians

Xenopus (a genus of African clawed frogs)

Fish

Xiphias Gladius (the scientific name for the swordfish)
X-ray Tetra (a small fish known for its translucent body)

Insects

Xylocopa (the genus of large carpenter bees)

Arachnids

(There are no widely recognized arachnids with names that start with “X” in common nomenclature)

Miscellaneous

(Additional categories do not typically feature well-known animals starting with “X”)

Animals that Start with Y

Mammals

Yak
Yellow Mongoose
Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby
Yucatan Squirrel

Birds

Yellowhammer
Yellowfinch
Yellow-legged Gull
Yellowthroat
Yellow Warbler
Yucatan Woodpecker

Reptiles

Yellow-bellied Sea Snake
Yellow-spotted Tropical Night Lizard
Yacare Caiman

Amphibians

Yellow-banded Poison Dart Frog
Yosemite Toad

Fish

Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowtail (several species, including the Yellowtail Amberjack and Yellowtail Snapper)
Yellow Perch

Insects

Yellowjacket (a type of wasp)
Yellow Woolly Bear (the larva of the Virginia Tiger Moth)

Arachnids

(There are no widely recognized arachnids starting with “Y” in common nomenclature)

Miscellaneous

Yeti Crab (a type of hydrothermal vent crab known for its hairy claws)

Animals that Start with Z

Mammals

Zebra (various species, including the Plains Zebra and the Mountain Zebra)
Zebu
Zorilla (also known as the Striped Polecat)

Birds

Zebra Finch
Zenaida Dove
Zone-tailed Hawk
Zitting Cisticola

Reptiles

Zebra Shark
Zigzag Salamander

Amphibians

Zambezi River Frog
Zimbabwe Reed Frog

Fish

Zander
Zebrafish
Zebra Pleco

Insects

Zebra Swallowtail (a butterfly)
Zebra Jumping Spider

Arachnids

Zebra Tarantula

Miscellaneous

Zooplankton (a broad category rather than a specific species, encompassing various microscopic organisms drifting in oceans, seas, and bodies of fresh water)