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Animals that start with Z: As a kid, the only animals we knew were among the domestic animals we had every day. As we went to a higher grade, we were introduced to a greater variety of animals, primarily seen in books or Television shows.

But do our animal species stop there? Our Earth is covered in an enormous variety of animal species, some still yet to be discovered. According to research, Scientists have estimated 8.7 million animal species spread across our planet. Also, did you know 7.5 species of animals are yet to be discovered?!

With such a considerable number of animal species, it is impossible to remember all their names; hence let us categorize the names of animals in alphabetical order so that it becomes easier for us to remember.

Today In this article, let us look through the list of animals whose names begin with the letter Z.

List of Animal Names with Letter Z

Name of Animals Whose Name Starts With Z

List of Animal Names With Letter Z At The Start

Fascinating Facts On The Animals On The List

Zebra

Zebras are equines from Africa, and they have distinctive black and white strips. There are three species of Zebra. The Grévy’s Zebra, The Plains Zebra, and The Mountain Zebra, among which the Grévy’s Zebra is the largest and the rarest among the three species.

A group of Zebras is known as ‘Dazzle.’ Zebras can travel long distances and are also a part of the “Great Migration.” Zebras are Black with white stripes.

Family Equidae
Genus Equus
Kingdom Animalia
Order Perissodactyla
Phylum Chordata
Class Mammalia
Scientific Name Hippotigris

Zebu

Zebu, also known as Indicine or Humped Cattle, is an Indian subspecies of domestic cattle. Zebu is an evolved species of cattle species called Aurochs, which is now extinct. There are 75 distinct species of Zebu, and they differ from each other by their characteristic features.

Zebu has the familiar large hump on their back and dropping ears. Both male and fake Zebu have horns, and their speed can reach up to 25 miles/hour if faced with danger. On average, Zebu’s can survive around 15 to 20 years.

Family Bovidae
Genus Bos
Kingdom Animalia
Order Artiodactyla
Phylum Chordata
Class Mammalia
Scientific Name Bos primigenius indicus

Zebrafish

Zebrafish is a popular freshwater aquarium fish. Its origin comes from South Asia, and it is sold under its trade name Zebra Danio. They are extremely popular Nano fish since size only goes up to two, or two and a half inches. Zebra Danio can also reach up to three inches, but that is a rare case.

This popular Nano fish has some similarities with humans when it comes to organs, which is why they are used as test models when it comes to human-related diseases like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, dyslipidemia type 2 diabetes mellitus, and other hepatic diseases.

Zebrafish also have a unique ability. A zebrafish can repair the muscles of its heart. For example, if we removed a particular part of their heart, they would quickly grow it back in a matter of weeks.

Family Cyprinidae
Genus Danio
Kingdom Animalia
Order Cypriniformes
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Scientific Name D. rerio

Zorse

The crossbreed offspring between a Zebra and another equine, which forms a hybrid, is called a Zebroid. A zorse is a crossbreed developed between a Zebra Stallion and a Horse mare.

A zorse mostly looks like a Horse in shape than a Zebra, but it does have strips around its legs, necks, and sometimes body. Even if Zorse is a sterile animal who shows normal breeding behavior, just like some other hybrids, they cannot reproduce independently.

A Zorse can be kept as a sweet pet, often used for riding.

Family Equidae
Genus Equus
Kingdom Animalia
Order Perissodactyla
Phylum Chordata
Tribe Equine
Scientific Name Equus zebra or Equus caballus.

Zebra Finch

Zebra Finch is one of the most common estrildid finches of Central Australia. The name Zebra finch comes from the black and white stripes of their body. Researchers have revealed that the neuron activity in the brains of the zebra finches is like ours. They also dream when they sleep.

Zebra finches can easily recognize each other from their individual songs. The adult male Zebra finch has a bright red beak, whereas the female Zebra finches have yellow shaded orange beaks.

Also, other than being adorable pet birds, the Zebra finch is the fastest maturing bird. They can breed from their 70th or 80th day, and the young offspring would be ready to set free in a span of 2 months.

Family Estrildidae
Genus Taeniopygia; Reichenbach, 1862
Kingdom Animalia
Order Perissodactyla
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Scientific Name Taeniopygia guttata

Zonkey

A Zonkey is a cross between a Donkey and a Zebra. A Zonkey is shaped like a petite horse, with a black mane and with a big head and large ears. They look more like a donkey than a Zebra.

Zonkeys are solid and fast, and they can reach up to a speed of 30mph. Just like other hybrids, Zonkeys cannot breed. Even if Zonkey is used as work animals because of their strength, Zonkeys are not very friendly when it comes to human interaction since they inherited the aggressive behavior towards humans from their Zebra parent.

Family Equidae
Genus Taeniopygia; Reichenbach, 1862
Kingdom Animalia
Order Perissodactyla
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Scientific Name E. zebra (Zebra) crossed with E. Africanus asinus

Zorilla

Zorilla is also known as a Zoril or Zorille, or a striped polecat. The word itself is obtained from the Spanish word Zorro which means fox.

They look like shunks, but they are not. Their life span is around 13 years, and they are night hunters. Zorilla uses high-pitched sound to communicate and to scare away the predators.

Family Mustelidae
Genus Ictonyk
Kingdom Animalia
Order Carnivora
Phylum Chordata
Class Mammalia
Scientific Name Ictonyx striatus

Zokor

Zokors are Asiatic rodents who are originated from China. They look like burrowing moles and have two genres Myospalax and Eospalax. Zokors are medium-sized, only 15 to 27 cm long, and weigh up to 150 to 560 grams.

Family Spalacida
Kingdom Animalia
Order Rodentia
Phylum Chordata
Class Mammalia
Scientific Name Myospalacinae

Zigzag salamandor

Zigzag salamanders are Secretive Northern amphibians. They are mostly found under rocks or trees and most hidden places. They mostly prefer moist landscapes and usually feed on smaller organisms.

Family Plethodontidae
Genus Plethodon
Kingdom Animalia
Order Urodela
Phylum Chordata
Class Amphibia
Scientific Name P. dorsalis

Zapata Wren

The Zapata Wren are medium-sized birds of the dense shrubs of the Zapata Swap of Cuba. These birds are greyish brown and are highly secretive. It is around 16 cm long with a long tail.

They are brown birds with greyish and black strips on their lower half. They are also signed under Endangered species and are on the verge of extinction from the wild.

Family Troglodytidae
Genus Fermina Barbour, 1926
Kingdom Animalia
Order Passeriformes
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Scientific Name F. cerverai

Zebra Duiker

A Zebra Duiker is a small antelope found in Liberia. They are fruit and foliage browers. Their diet contains fruits and small shrubs, leaves, and grass. Zebra Duikers usually live for 11 to 13 years and are now in a Vulnerable situation, which is their population is decreasing rapidly.

Family Bovidae
Genus Cephalophus
Kingdom Animalia
Order Artiodactyla
Phylum Chordata
Class Mammalia
Scientific Name C. zebra

Zebra Shark

Zebra Shark also known as Leopard Sharks, are found throughout the Info Pacific region, are Carpet sharks. They are nocturnal fishes, and they usually hunt at night. They are born with a yellowish body and black stripes, which are later replaced by black dots.

Family StegostomatidaeT N Gill 1862
Genus Stegostoma J P Müller & Henle 1837
Kingdom Animalia
Order Orectolobiformes
Phylum Chordata
Class Chondrichthyes
Scientific Name Stegostoma fasciatum

Zenaida dove

Zenaida doves make up a small group of American doves. Zenaida dove is also the National Bird of Anguilla, where they are also known as Turtle Dove. They look a lot like the Mourning birds but are smaller in size. They are found throughout the Caribbean and in Northern and Central America.

Family Columbidae
Genus Zenaida
Kingdom Animalia
Order Columbiformes
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Scientific Name Z. aurita

Zone tailed pigeon

The Zone-tailed pigeon or the Mindoro Zone-tailed pigeon or the Mindoro Imperial Pigeon are from the Mindoro mountains of the Philippines. They usually live in the tropical or the subtropical lowlands and are on the red list, as they are the threatened species due to habitat loss.

 

Family Columbidae
Genus Ducula
Kingdom Animalia
Order Columbiformes
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Scientific Name D. mindorensis

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