Animals A–Z — 238 animals, with pictures

Aardvark The aardvark ( ; Orycteropus afer) is a medium-sized, burrowing, nocturnal mammal native to Africa. African buffalo The African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is a large bovid native to sub-Saharan Africa. African bush elephant The African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), also known as the African savanna elephant, is a species of elephant native to sub-Saharan Africa and the largest living… African wild dog The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus), also called painted dog and Cape hunting dog, is a wild canine native to sub-Saharan Africa. Albatross Albatrosses, of the biological family Diomedeidae, are large seabirds related to the procellariids, storm petrels, and diving petrels in the order Procellariiformes (the… Alligator An alligator, or colloquially gator, is a large reptile in the genus Alligator of the family Alligatoridae in the order Crocodilia. Alpaca The alpaca (Lama pacos) is a domesticated species of South American camelid. American alligator The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), sometimes referred to as a common alligator or just gator, is a large crocodilian reptile native to the Southeastern United… American bison The American bison (Bison bison; pl.: bison), commonly known as the American buffalo, or simply buffalo (not to be confused with true buffalo), is a species of bison that is… Anaconda Anacondas or water boas are a group of large boas of the genus Eunectes. Ant Ants are eusocial insects of the family Formicidae and, along with the related wasps and bees, belong to the order Hymenoptera. Anteater Anteaters are the four extant mammal species in the suborder Vermilingua (meaning 'worm tongue'), commonly known for eating ants and termites. Antelope An antelope is any of the extant or recently extinct species of the ruminant artiodactyl family Bovidae, which are indigenous to most of Africa, India, the Middle East, Central… Arctic fox The Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus), also known as the white fox, polar fox, or snow fox, is a small species of fox native to the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere and… Armadillo Armadillos (Spanish for 'little armored ones') are placental mammals in the order Cingulata. Asian elephant The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), also known as the Asiatic elephant, is the only living species in the genus Elephas. Axolotl The axolotl ( ; from Classical Nahuatl: āxōlōtl [aːˈʃoːloːtɬ] ; Ambystoma mexicanum) is a species of mole salamander. Baboon Baboons are primates comprising the genus Papio, one of the 23 genera of Old World monkeys, in the family Cercopithecidae. Bactrian camel The Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus), also known as the Mongolian camel, domestic Bactrian camel, two-humped camel or double-humped camel, is a camel native to the steppes of… Badger Badgers are medium-sized short-legged omnivores in the superfamily Musteloidea. Bald eagle The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a bird of prey found in North America. Bat Bats (order Chiroptera ) are winged mammals, the only mammals capable of true and sustained flight. Beaver Beavers (genus Castor) are large semiaquatic rodents of the Northern Hemisphere. Beetle Beetles are insects that form the order Coleoptera (), in the superorder Holometabola. Beluga whale The beluga whale () or the white whale (Delphinapterus leucas) is an Arctic and sub-Arctic cetacean. Bighorn sheep The bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) or bighorn is a species of sheep native to North America. Bison A bison (pl.: bison) is a large bovine in the subgenus Bison (from Greek, meaning 'wild ox') within the tribe Bovini. Black bear Black bear or Blackbear may refer to: Black mamba The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a species of highly venomous snake belonging to the family Elapidae. Blue whale The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is a species of baleen whale and the largest marine mammal in the rorqual family Balaenopteridae. Boa constrictor The boa constrictor (scientific name also Boa constrictor), also known as the common boa, is a species of large, non-venomous, heavy-bodied snake that is frequently kept and… Bobcat The bobcat (Lynx rufus), also known as the wildcat, bay lynx, or red lynx, is one of the four extant species within the medium-sized wild cat genus Lynx. Bonobo The bonobo (; Pan paniscus), also historically called the pygmy chimpanzee, is the smallest species of great ape and one of the two making up the genus Pan (the other being the… Bottlenose dolphin The bottlenose dolphin is a toothed whale in the genus Tursiops. Brown bear The brown bear (Ursus arctos) is a large bear native to Eurasia and North America. Buffalo Buffalo most commonly refers to: True buffalo or Bubalina, a subtribe of wild cattle, including most "Old World" buffalo, such as water buffalo Bison, a genus of wild cattle,… Butterfly Butterflies are winged insects from the lepidopteran superfamily Papilionoidea, characterised by large, often brightly coloured wings that often fold together when at rest, and… Camel A camel (from Latin: camelus and Ancient Greek: κάμηλος (kamēlos) from Ancient Semitic: gāmāl) is an even-toed ungulate in the genus Camelus that bears distinctive fatty… Capybara The capybara ( kap-ih-BAR-uh) or greater capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is the largest living rodent, native to all countries in South America except Chile. Caracal The caracal (Caracal caracal) is a wild cat native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and arid areas of Pakistan and northwestern India. Cassowary Cassowaries (Indonesian: kasuari; Biak: man suar 'bird strong'; Tok Pisin: muruk) are flightless birds of the genus Casuarius, in the order Casuariiformes. Chameleon Chameleons (family Chamaeleonidae) are a distinctive and highly specialized clade of Old World lizards with 200 species described as of June 2015. Chamois The chamois (; French: [ʃamwa] ; Rupicapra rupicapra), or Alpine chamois, is a species of goat-antelope native to mountainous parts of Europe and Western Asia, from the Pyrenees… Cheetah The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a species of large feline and the only living member of the genus Acinonyx. Chimpanzee The chimpanzee (; Pan troglodytes), commonly abbreviated to chimp, is a medium-sized great ape species found in the forests and savannas of equatorial Africa. Chipmunk Chipmunks are small, striped burrowing squirrels of subtribe Tamiina. Chital The chital (Axis axis; ), also called spotted deer and axis deer, is a deer species native to the Indian subcontinent. Clouded leopard The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), also called mainland clouded leopard, is a wild cat that has large dusky-grey blotches and irregular spots and stripes reminiscent of… Clownfish Clownfish or anemonefishes (genus Amphiprion) are saltwater fish found in the warm and tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific. Cobra Cobra is the common name of various venomous snakes, most of which belong to the genus Naja. Condor Condor is the common name for two genera of New World vultures, each with one extant species. Cougar The cougar ( KOO-gər; Puma concolor), also called puma, mountain lion, catamount, and panther, is a large feline native to the Americas. Coyote The coyote (/kaɪ(j)oʊt(i)/, KY-(y)oh-t(ee)) (Canis latrans) is a species of canine also known as the American jackal, prairie wolf, and brush wolf. Crab Crabs are decapod crustaceans, either the Brachyura (the "true crabs") or various groups within the closely related Anomura (hermit crabs and allies), characterised by having a… Crane Crane or cranes may refer to: Crocodile A crocodile (family Crocodylidae) or true crocodile is a large, semiaquatic reptile that lives throughout the tropics in Africa, Asia, the Americas and Australia. Deer A deer (pl.: deer) or true deer is a hoofed ruminant ungulate of the family Cervidae (informally the deer family). Dhole The dhole ( dohl; Cuon alpinus) is a canid native to South, East and Southeast Asia. Dolphin A dolphin is any one of the 40 extant species of aquatic mammal from the cetacean families Delphinidae (the oceanic dolphins), Platanistidae (the Indian river dolphins), Iniidae… Dragonfly A dragonfly is a flying insect belonging to the suborder Anisoptera of the order Odonata. Dromedary The dromedary (Camelus dromedarius), also known as the dromedary camel, Arabian camel and one-humped camel, is a large camel of the genus Camelus with one hump on its back. Dugong The dugong (; Dugong dugon) is a marine mammal. Eagle Eagle is the common name for certain large predatory birds of prey within the family of the Accipitridae. Echidna Echidnas (), sometimes known as spiny anteaters, are quill-covered monotremes (egg-laying mammals) belonging to the family Tachyglossidae , living in Australia and New Guinea. Eland Eland or Elands may refer to: Elephant Elephants are the largest living land animals. Elk The elk (pl.: elk or elks; Cervus canadensis) or wapiti (pronounced ) is the second largest species within the deer family, Cervidae, and one of the largest terrestrial mammals… Emperor penguin The emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) is the tallest and heaviest of all living penguin species and is endemic to Antarctica. Emu The emu (; Dromaius novaehollandiae) is a species of flightless bird endemic to Australia, where it is the tallest native bird. Falcon Falcons () are birds of prey in the genus Falco, which includes about 40 species. Fennec fox The fennec fox (Vulpes zerda) is a small fox native to the deserts of North Africa, ranging from Western Sahara and Mauritania to the Sinai Peninsula. Ferret The ferret (Mustela furo) is a small, domesticated species belonging to the family Mustelidae. Flamingo Flamingos or flamingoes () are a type of wading bird in the family Phoenicopteridae, which is the only extant family in the order Phoenicopteriformes. Flying squirrel Flying squirrels (scientifically known as Pteromyini or Petauristini) are a tribe of 50 species of squirrels in the family Sciuridae. Frog A frog is any member of a diverse and largely semiaquatic group of short-bodied, tailless amphibian vertebrates composing the order Anura (coming from the Ancient Greek ἀνούρα,… Gazelle A gazelle is one of many antelope species in the genus Gazella . Gecko Geckos ( GHEHK-oh) are small, mostly carnivorous lizards that have a wide distribution, found on every continent except Antarctica. Gharial The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus), also known as gavial or fish-eating crocodile, is a crocodilian in the family Gavialidae and among the longest of all living crocodilians. Giant anteater The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is a large insectivorous mammal native to Central and South America. Giant panda The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), also known as the panda bear or simply panda, is a bear species endemic to China. Giant squid The giant squid (Architeuthis dux) is a species of deep-ocean dwelling squid in the family Architeuthidae. Gibbon Gibbons () are apes in the family Hylobatidae (; hylobatids). Giraffe Giraffes (genus Giraffa) are large African hoofed mammals. Golden eagle The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is a bird of prey living in the Northern Hemisphere. Gorilla Gorillas are large, primarily herbivorous, great apes that live in the tropical forests of equatorial Africa. Grasshopper Grasshoppers are a group of insects belonging to the suborder Caelifera. Great white shark The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias), also known as the white shark, white pointer, or great white, is a large shark. Grizzly bear The grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis), also known as the North American brown bear or simply grizzly, is a population or subspecies of the brown bear inhabiting North… Guanaco The guanaco ( gwah-NAH-koh; Lama guanicoe) is a camelid native to South America, closely related to the domesticated llama. Guinea pig The guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), also known as the domestic guinea pig, cavy or domestic cavy ( KAY-vee), is a species of rodent. Hammerhead shark The hammerhead sharks are a group of sharks that form the family Sphyrnidae, named for the unusual and distinctive form of their heads, which are flattened and laterally… Hamster Hamsters are rodents (order Rodentia) belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae, which contains 19 species classified in seven genera. Hare Hares are mammals belonging to the genus Lepus. Hawk Hawks are birds of prey of the family Accipitridae. Hedgehog A hedgehog is a spiny mammal of the subfamily Erinaceinae, in the eulipotyphlan family Erinaceidae. Heron Herons are long-legged, long-necked, freshwater and coastal birds in the family Ardeidae, with 75 recognised species, some of which are referred to as egrets or bitterns rather… Hippopotamus The hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius; ; pl.: hippopotamuses or hippopotami), often shortened to hippo (pl.: hippos), further qualified as the common hippopotamus, Nile… Honey badger The honey badger (Mellivora capensis), also known as the ratel ( or ), is a mammal widely distributed across Africa, Southwest Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Honey bee A honey bee (also spelled honeybee) is a eusocial flying insect from the genus Apis of the largest bee family, Apidae. Hornbill Hornbills are birds found in tropical and subtropical Africa, Asia and Melanesia of the family Bucerotidae. Hummingbird Hummingbirds are birds native to the Americas and comprise the biological family Trochilidae. Humpback whale The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale. Hyena Hyenas or hyaenas ( hi-EE-nəz; from Ancient Greek ὕαινα, hýaina) are feliform carnivoran mammals belonging to the family Hyaenidae ( Latin pronunciation: [i.ɛː.ni.dɛː]). Ibex An ibex ( pl.: ibex, ibexes or ibices), is any of several species of wild goat (genus Capra), distinguished by the male's large curved horns, which are transversely ridged in… Iguana Iguana (, Spanish: [iˈɣwana]) is a genus of herbivorous lizards that are native to tropical areas of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Impala The impala or rooibok (Aepyceros melampus, lit. Indian rhinoceros The Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis), also known as the greater one-horned rhinoceros, great Indian rhinoceros or Indian rhino, is a rhinoceros species native to the… Jackal Jackals are canids native to Africa and Eurasia. Jaguar The jaguar (Panthera onca) is a large cat species and the only living member of the genus Panthera that is native to the Americas. Jellyfish Jellyfish, also known as sea jellies or simply jellies, are the medusa-phase of certain gelatinous members of the subphylum Medusozoa, which is a major part of the phylum… Kangaroo Kangaroos are marsupials from the subfamily Macropodinae (macropods, meaning "large foot"). King cobra The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is a species complex of snakes endemic to Asia. Kingfisher Kingfishers are a family, the Alcedinidae, of small to medium-sized, brightly coloured birds in the order Coraciiformes. Koala The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus), sometimes inaccurately called the koala bear, is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. Komodo dragon The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), also known as the Komodo monitor, is a large reptile of the monitor lizard family Varanidae that is endemic to the Indonesian islands of… Kudu The kudus are two species of antelope of the genus Tragelaphus: Lesser kudu, Tragelaphus imberbis, of eastern Africa Greater kudu, Tragelaphus strepsiceros, of eastern and… Lemur Lemurs ( LEE-mərz; from Latin lemurēs 'ghosts, spirits of the dead') are wet-nosed primates of the superfamily Lemuroidea ( LEM-yuu-ROY-dee-ə), divided into eight families and… Leopard The leopard (Panthera pardus) is one of the five extant cat species in the genus Panthera. Leopard seal The leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), also referred to as the sea leopard, is a long and muscular seal native to the Southern Ocean of Antarctica and southern Patagonia. Lion The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera, currently ranging only in Sub-Saharan Africa and India. Llama The llama (; Spanish pronunciation: [ˈʎama] or [ˈʝama]; Lama glama) is a domesticated South American camelid, widely used as a meat and pack animal by Andean cultures since the… Lobster Lobsters are malacostracan decapod crustaceans of the family Nephropidae or its synonym Homaridae. Lynx A lynx ( links; pl.: lynx or lynxes) is any of the four extant species (the Canada lynx, Iberian lynx, Eurasian lynx and the bobcat) within the medium-sized wild cat genus Lynx. Macaque The macaques () constitute a genus (Macaca) of gregarious Old World monkeys of the subfamily Cercopithecinae. Macaw Macaws are a group of large New World parrots that are long-tailed and often colorful, in the tribe Arini. Mamba Mambas are fast-moving, highly venomous snakes of the genus Dendroaspis (which literally means "tree asp") in the family Elapidae. Manatee Manatees (, family Trichechidae, genus Trichechus) are large, fully aquatic, mostly herbivorous marine mammals sometimes known as sea cows. Mandrill The mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) is a large Old World monkey native to west central Africa. Manta ray Manta rays are large rays belonging to the genus Mobula (formerly its own genus Manta). Markhor The markhor (Capra falconeri) is a large wild Capra species native to the mountain regions at the crossroads of Central and South Asia, including the Karakoram and Himalayas. Marmot Marmots are large ground squirrels in the genus Marmota, with 15 species living in Asia, Europe, and North America. Marten A marten is a weasel-like mammal in the genus Martes within the subfamily Guloninae, in the family Mustelidae. Meerkat The meerkat (Suricata suricatta) or suricate is a small mongoose found in southern Africa. Mink Mink are dark-coloured, semiaquatic, carnivorous mammals in the genera Mustela and Neogale and part of the family Mustelidae, which also includes weasels, stoats, martens,… Mole Mole (or Molé) may refer to: Mongoose A mongoose is a small terrestrial carnivorous mammal belonging to the family Herpestidae. Monitor lizard Monitor lizards are lizards in the genus Varanus, the only extant genus in the family Varanidae. Moose The moose or elk (Alces alces) is the world's tallest, largest and heaviest extant species of deer and the only extant species in the genus Alces. Mouse A mouse (pl. Narwhal The narwhal (Monodon monoceros) is a species of toothed whale native to the Arctic. Newt A newt is a salamander in the subfamily Pleurodelinae. Nile crocodile The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is a large crocodilian native to freshwater habitats in Africa, where it is present in 26 countries. Ocelot The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is a medium-sized spotted wild cat that reaches 40–50 cm (16–20 in) at the shoulders and weighs between 7 and 15.5 kg (15 and 34 lb) on average. Octopus An octopus (pl.: octopuses or octopodes) is a soft-bodied, eight-limbed mollusc of the order Octopoda (, ok-TOP-ə-də). Okapi The okapi (; Okapia johnstoni), also known as forest giraffe and zebra giraffe, is an artiodactyl mammal that is endemic to the northeast Democratic Republic of the Congo. Opossum Opossums () are members of the marsupial order Didelphimorphia () endemic to the Americas. Orangutan Orangutans are great apes native to the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia. Orca The orca (Orcinus orca), or killer whale, is a toothed whale and the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family. Oryx Oryx ( ORR-iks) is a genus consisting of four large antelope species called oryxes. Ostrich Ostriches are large flightless birds. Otter Otters are carnivorous mammals in the subfamily Lutrinae. Owl Owls are birds from the order Strigiformes (), which includes over 200 species of mostly solitary and nocturnal birds of prey typified by an upright stance, a large, broad head,… Pangolin Pangolins, also called scaly anteaters, are mammals of the order Pholidota (). Parrot Parrots (order Psittaciformes), also known as psittacines () from the name of the type genus Psittacus, are birds with a strong curved beak, upright stance, and clawed feet. Peccary Peccaries (also javelinas or skunk pigs) are pig-like ungulates of the family Tayassuidae (New World pigs). Pelican Pelicans (genus Pelecanus) are a genus of large water birds that make up the family Pelecanidae. Penguin Penguins are a group of flightless semi-aquatic sea birds which live almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere. Peregrine falcon The peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus), sometimes referred to simply as the peregrine, is a bird of prey (raptor) in the family Falconidae known for its speed. Pika A pika ( PY-kə, PEE-kə) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. Platypus The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus), sometimes referred to as the duck-billed platypus, is a semiaquatic, egg-laying mammal endemic to eastern Australia, including Tasmania. Polar bear The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a large bear native to the Arctic and nearby areas. Porcupine Porcupines are large rodents with coats of sharp spines, or quills, that protect them against predators. Porpoise Porpoises () are small dolphin-like cetaceans classified under the family Phocoenidae. Prairie dog Prairie dogs (genus Cynomys) are herbivorous burrowing ground squirrels native to the grasslands of North America. Puffin Puffins are any of three species of small alcids (auks) in the bird genus Fratercula. Python Python may refer to: Rabbit Rabbits, or bunnies, are small mammals in the family Leporidae (which also includes the hares), which is in the order Lagomorpha (which also includes pikas). Raccoon The raccoon ( or US: , Procyon lotor), sometimes called the North American, northern or common raccoon (also spelled racoon) to distinguish it from other species of raccoon, is… Rat Rats are various medium-sized, long-tailed rodents. Rattlesnake Rattlesnakes are venomous snakes that form the genera Crotalus and Sistrurus of the subfamily Crotalinae (the pit vipers). Red deer The red deer (Cervus elaphus) is a species of deer in the genus Cervus. Red fox The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest of the true foxes, and the most widely distributed member of the order Carnivora. Red kangaroo The red kangaroo (Osphranter rufus) is the largest of all kangaroos, the largest terrestrial mammal native to Australia, and the largest extant marsupial. Red panda The red panda (Ailurus fulgens), also known as the lesser panda, is a small mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. Reindeer The reindeer or caribou (Rangifer tarandus) is a species of deer with circumpolar distribution, native to Arctic, subarctic, tundra, boreal, and mountainous regions of Northern… Rhinoceros A rhinoceros ( ry-NOSS-ə-rəss; from Ancient Greek ῥινόκερως (rhinókerōs) 'nose-horned'; from ῥίς (rhis) 'nose' and κέρας (kéras) 'horn'; pl.: rhinoceros or rhinoceroses),… Ring-tailed lemur The ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) is a medium- to larger-sized strepsirrhine (wet-nosed) primate and the most internationally recognized lemur species, owing to its long,… Salamander Salamanders are a group of amphibians typically characterized by their lizard-like appearance, with slender bodies, blunt snouts, short limbs projecting at right angles to the… Saltwater crocodile The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is a crocodilian native to saltwater habitats, brackish wetlands and freshwater rivers from India's east coast across Southeast Asia… Sambar deer The sambar (Rusa unicolor) is a large deer native to the Indian subcontinent, South China and Southeast Asia. Scorpion Scorpions (order Scorpiones) are predatory arachnids with eight legs, a pair of grasping pincers (or chelae) and a narrow, segmented tail, often carried in a characteristic… Sea lion Sea lions are pinnipeds characterized by external ear flaps, long foreflippers, the ability to walk on all fours, short and thick hair, and a big chest and belly. Sea otter The sea otter (Enhydra lutris) is a marine mammal native to the coasts of the northern and eastern North Pacific Ocean. Sea snake Sea snake may refer to either of two groups of elapid snakes: Hydrophiini, the true sea snakes Laticauda, the sea kraits Sea turtle Sea turtles (superfamily Chelonioidea), sometimes called marine turtles, are reptiles of the order Testudines and of the suborder Cryptodira. Seahorse A seahorse (also written sea-horse and sea horse) is any of 47 species of small marine bony fish in the genus Hippocampus. Seal Seal may refer to: Serval The serval (Leptailurus serval) is a wild small cat native to Africa. Shark Sharks are a group of elasmobranch cartilaginous fishes characterized by a ribless endoskeleton, dermal denticles, five to seven gill slits on each side, and pectoral fins that… Shrew Shrews (family Soricidae) are small mole-like mammals classified in the order Eulipotyphla. Shrimp A shrimp (pl.: shrimp (US) or shrimps (UK)) is a common name typically used for crustaceans with an elongated body and a primarily swimming mode of locomotion. Skunk Skunks are New World mammals in the family Mephitidae. Sloth bear The sloth bear (Melursus ursinus), also known as the Indian bear, is a myrmecophagous bear species native to the Indian subcontinent. Snail A snail is a shelled gastropod. Snow leopard The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is a felid species in the genus Panthera. Spectacled bear The spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus), also known as the Andean bear, is a species of bear native to the Andes Mountains in northern and western South America. Sperm whale The sperm whale or cachalot (Physeter macrocephalus) is the largest of the toothed whales and the largest toothed predator. Spider Spiders (order Araneae) are air-breathing arthropods that have eight limbs, chelicerae with fangs generally able to inject venom, and spinnerets that extrude silk. Spotted hyena The spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta), also known as the laughing hyena, is a hyena species, currently classed as the sole extant member of the genus Crocuta, native to… Springbok The springbok or springbuck (Antidorcas marsupialis) is an antelope found mainly in south and southwest Africa. Squid A squid (pl. Squirrel Squirrels (UK: or US: SKWIRR-əl(z) or SKWUR-əl(z)) are members of the family Sciuridae ( sih-YOO-rih-day, -⁠dee), a family that includes small or medium-sized rodents. Starfish Starfish or sea stars are a class of echinoderms generally shaped like a star polygon. Stingray Stingrays are a group of rays, a type of cartilaginous fish. Stoat The stoat (Mustela erminea), also known as the Eurasian ermine or ermine, is a species of mustelid native to Eurasia and the northern regions of North America. Stork Storks are large, long-legged, long-necked wading birds with long, stout bills. Striped hyena The striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) is a species of hyena native to North and East Africa, the Middle East, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Sun bear The sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) is a bear species in the family Ursidae found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Swan Swans are birds of the genus Cygnus within the family Anatidae. Tapir Tapirs ( TAY-pər) are large herbivorous mammals belonging to the family Tapiridae. Tarantula Tarantulas are a group of large and often hairy spiders of the family Theraphosidae. Tasmanian devil The Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii; palawa kani: purinina) is a carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. Tiger The tiger (Panthera tigris) is a large cat and a member of the genus Panthera native to Asia. Tiger shark The tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) is a species of ground shark, and the only extant member of the genus Galeocerdo and family Galeocerdonidae. Toad Toad (also known as a hoptoad) is a generic common name for certain groups of frogs, especially those of the family Bufonidae, that are characterized by short legs and dry,… Tortoise Tortoises ( TOR-təs-iz) are reptiles of the family Testudinidae of the order Testudines (Latin for "tortoise"). Toucan Toucans (, UK: ) are Neotropical birds in the family Ramphastidae. Turtle Turtles (order Testudines) are reptiles characterized by a special shell developed mainly from their ribs. Vampire bat Vampire bats, members of the subfamily Desmodontinae, are leaf-nosed bats currently found in Central and South America. Viper Vipers ( VEYE-pər) are snakes in the family Viperidae ( veye-PERR-ih-day), found in most parts of the world, except for Antarctica, Australia, Hawaii, Madagascar, Ireland, and… Vulture A vulture is a bird of prey that scavenges on carrion. Wallaby A wallaby () is a small or middle-sized macropod native to Australia and New Guinea, with introduced populations in New Zealand, Hawaii, the United Kingdom and other countries. Walrus The walrus (Odobenus rosmarus; plural walrus or walruses) is a large pinniped marine mammal with discontinuous distribution about the North Pole in the Arctic Ocean and… Warthog Phacochoerus is a genus in the family Suidae, commonly known as warthogs ( WORT-hog). Water buffalo The water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), also called domestic water buffalo, Asian water buffalo, and Asiatic water buffalo, is a large domesticated bovine originating in South and… Weasel Weasels are mammals of the genus Mustela of the family Mustelidae. Whale Whales are a widely distributed and diverse group of fully aquatic placental marine mammals. Whale shark The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is a slow-moving, filter-feeding carpet shark and the largest known extant fish species. White rhinoceros The white rhinoceros, white rhino or square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) is the largest extant species of rhinoceros. White-tailed deer The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), also known commonly as the whitetail and the Virginia deer, is a medium-sized species of deer native to North and South America. Wild boar The wild boar (Sus scrofa), also known as the wild swine, common wild pig, Eurasian wild pig, or simply wild pig, is a suid native to much of Eurasia and North Africa and has… Wildebeest Wildebeest (, WIL-di-beest; , VIL-,), also called gnu (, NOO or , NEW), are antelopes of the genus Connochaetes and native to Eastern and Southern Africa. Wolf The wolf (Canis lupus; pl.: wolves), also known as the grey wolf or gray wolf, is a canine native to Eurasia and North America. Wolverine The wolverine ( WUUL-və-reen, US also WUUL-və-REEN; Gulo gulo), also called the carcajou or quickhatch (from East Cree, kwiihkwahaacheew), is the largest land-dwelling member of… Wombat Wombats are short-legged, muscular quadrupedal marsupials of the family Vombatidae that are native to Australia. Woodpecker Woodpeckers are part of the bird family Picidae, which also includes the piculets, wrynecks, and sapsuckers. Yak The yak (Bos grunniens) is a species of long-haired domesticated Asian cattle found throughout the Himalayan region, the Tibetan Plateau, Tajikistan, the Pamir Mountains, and as… Zebra Zebras (US: , UK: ) (subgenus Hippotigris) are African equines with distinctive black-and-white striped coats.