{"id":14371,"date":"2026-09-07T03:15:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T03:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/?p=14371"},"modified":"2026-09-09T12:42:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T12:42:50","slug":"animals-that-start-with-z","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-z-14371\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Animals That Start With Z"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Can you name an animal begin with z besides the zebra? Z is one of the rarest letters in the animal kingdom, yet it hides striped horses, tiny weevils and more. This list introduces children to fascinating animals starting with Z, spanning mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects, each with a scientific name, habitat and two fun facts.<\/p>\n<h2>Animals Names Beginning With Z<\/h2>\n<p>Z is tricky, but nature still delivers plenty of animals starting with letter z worth discovering. Here are animals every child can learn to spot.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-3-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-659890811\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-3-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767176698570-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-3-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767176698570-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767176698570-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"jmhprr\" data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"193\">1. Zebra<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"258\">Famous for bold black and white stripes, unique to each animal.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"296\"><strong data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"279\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"296\">Equus quagga<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"325\"><strong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"318\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"367\"><strong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"348\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> African grasslands<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"382\"><strong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"382\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"455\">\n<li data-section-id=\"513loi\" data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"423\">No two zebras share the same stripes.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jsunog\" data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"455\">They live in mare-led groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"17dmibb\" data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"475\">2. Zebra Shark<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"526\">An adult zebra shark has dark spots, not stripes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"571\"><strong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"547\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"571\">Stegostoma tigrinum<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"598\"><strong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"593\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Fish<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-7-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-887961542\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-7-Para', [[300, 250], [336, 280]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088205406-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-7-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088205406-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088205406-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"646\"><strong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"621\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Indo-Pacific coral reefs<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"661\"><strong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"661\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"739\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1htfnqc\" data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"712\">Young sharks have stripes that fade into spots.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ufj38a\" data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"739\">They rest on the seabed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1a0vz29\" data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"757\">3. Zebrafish<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"759\" data-end=\"817\">A tiny striped fish popular in aquariums and science labs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"854\"><strong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"838\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"854\">Danio rerio<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"881\"><strong data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"876\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Fish<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"923\"><strong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"904\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> South Asian rivers<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-10-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-914244488\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-10-Para', [[300, 250], [336, 280]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088080599-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-10-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088080599-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088080599-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"938\"><strong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"938\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1020\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1byd103\" data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"978\">It can regrow fins and heart tissue.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"124a8ny\" data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1020\">Zebrafish swim in groups called shoals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1hbwfw8\" data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1040\">4. Zebra Finch<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1097\">A cheerful bird and one of the world&#8217;s top pet finches.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1145\"><strong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1118\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1145\">Taeniopygia castanotis<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1172\"><strong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1167\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1217\"><strong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1195\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Australian grasslands<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1232\"><strong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1232\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1304\">\n<li data-section-id=\"g7wp9e\" data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1268\">Males have orange cheek patches.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1951hwm\" data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1304\">Chicks copy their fathers&#8217; songs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1bbzhud\" data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1317\">5. Zebu<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1367\">A hardy cattle breed with a large shoulder hump.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-9-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-4167615610\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-9-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088242748-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-9-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088242748-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088242748-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1404\"><strong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1388\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1404\">Bos indicus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1433\"><strong data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1426\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1480\"><strong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1456\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Asian and African farms<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1495\"><strong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1495\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1581\">\n<li data-section-id=\"sog7at\" data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1535\">Its hump stores fat for dry seasons.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1un3p6u\" data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1581\">It copes with heat better than most cattle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1fb2gc1\" data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1597\">6. Zorilla<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1655\">The striped polecat looks and behaves much like a skunk.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1697\"><strong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1676\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1697\">Ictonyx striatus<\/em><\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-8-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-2507492520\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-8-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088225211-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-8-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088225211-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088225211-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1726\"><strong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1719\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1768\"><strong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1749\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Sub-Saharan Africa<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1783\"><strong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1783\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1857\">\n<li data-section-id=\"t2vaos\" data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1827\">It sprays a foul liquid when threatened.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1n8n94z\" data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1857\">It hunts at night for prey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"m2zwws\" data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1871\">7. Zokor<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1931\">A burrowing rodent that lives almost entirely underground.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1974\"><strong data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1952\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1974\">Myospalax species<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2003\"><strong data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1996\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2052\"><strong data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2026\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Northern Asian grasslands<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-6-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-1183311534\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-6-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088184806-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-6-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088184806-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088184806-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2067\"><strong data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2067\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2146\">\n<li data-section-id=\"f46xgx\" data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2107\">It digs tunnels with powerful claws.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1i8j13x\" data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2146\">Its tiny eyes suit its dark burrows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"tdu30c\" data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2161\">8. Zonkey<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2206\">A rare hybrid born to a zebra and a donkey.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2258\"><strong data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2227\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2258\">Equus zebra x Equus asinus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2296\"><strong data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2280\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal (hybrid)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2344\"><strong data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2319\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Farms and wildlife parks<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-5-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-2898383897\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-5-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088170978-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-5-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088170978-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088170978-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2359\"><strong data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2359\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2433\">\n<li data-section-id=\"um27om\" data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2403\">Stripes usually appear only on its legs.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sfggkv\" data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2433\">It is a gentle farm animal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ok0z7k\" data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2447\">9. Zorse<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2496\">A zebra hybrid, this time crossed with a horse.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2550\"><strong data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2517\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2550\">Equus zebra x Equus caballus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2588\"><strong data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2572\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal (hybrid)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2631\"><strong data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2611\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Farms, not the wild<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2646\"><strong data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2646\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-4-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-2681658466\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-4-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767176704194-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-4-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767176704194-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767176704194-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<ul data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2729\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1x8s81z\" data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2695\">Its shape comes mostly from its horse parent.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vju5so\" data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2729\">Its stripes are usually patchy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"s7sxvn\" data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2751\">10. Zebra Duiker<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2753\" data-end=\"2805\">A small, shy antelope with dark stripes on its back.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2848\"><strong data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2826\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2848\">Cephalophus zebra<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2877\"><strong data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2870\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2925\"><strong data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2900\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> West African rainforests<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2940\"><strong data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2940\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"3014\">\n<li data-section-id=\"hv4sjm\" data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2976\">Stripes help it hide in shadows.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1pau2f8\" data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3014\">It is active at night, rarely seen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1mfc9aq\" data-start=\"3016\" data-end=\"3029\">11. Zorro<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3091\">The name for several South American foxes related to wolves.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3134\"><strong data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3112\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3134\">Lycalopex species<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3163\"><strong data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3156\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3212\"><strong data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3186\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> South American grasslands<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3227\"><strong data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3227\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3295\">\n<li data-section-id=\"emvrj1\" data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3257\">Zorros are not true foxes.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"a5x295\" data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3295\">Species live from deserts to peaks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"v0lej2\" data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3311\">12. Zuchon<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3372\">A friendly small dog bred from a Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3420\"><strong data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3393\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3420\">Canis lupus familiaris<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3464\"><strong data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3442\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal (domestic dog)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3503\"><strong data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3487\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Homes worldwide<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3518\"><strong data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3518\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3603\">\n<li data-section-id=\"j5qnuw\" data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3560\">Zuchons have soft, low shedding coats.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lsivv5\" data-start=\"3561\" data-end=\"3603\">They are prized for their gentle nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ou3n1x\" data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3625\">13. Zebra Mussel<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3627\" data-end=\"3679\">A small freshwater mussel that spreads very quickly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3681\" data-end=\"3725\"><strong data-start=\"3681\" data-end=\"3700\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3725\">Dreissena polymorpha<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3727\" data-end=\"3755\"><strong data-start=\"3727\" data-end=\"3747\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mollusc<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3812\"><strong data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3778\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> European and North American lakes<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3827\"><strong data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3827\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3829\" data-end=\"3911\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1dwuygt\" data-start=\"3829\" data-end=\"3872\">One female can lay a million eggs yearly.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17lefl7\" data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3911\">It clings firmly to rocks and pipes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ao5s56\" data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3933\">14. Zebra Spider<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3935\" data-end=\"3995\">A tiny jumping spider with bold markings and sharp eyesight.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4038\"><strong data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4016\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"4019\" data-end=\"4038\">Salticus scenicus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4040\" data-end=\"4069\"><strong data-start=\"4040\" data-end=\"4060\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Arachnid<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4110\"><strong data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4092\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Walls and gardens<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4112\" data-end=\"4125\"><strong data-start=\"4112\" data-end=\"4125\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4127\" data-end=\"4199\">\n<li data-section-id=\"fw1prg\" data-start=\"4127\" data-end=\"4167\">It can jump many times its own length.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tap07v\" data-start=\"4168\" data-end=\"4199\">Large eyes help it spot prey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"t0fc4m\" data-start=\"4201\" data-end=\"4224\">15. Zebra Tarantula<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4278\">A striking tarantula with pale stripes on dark legs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4280\" data-end=\"4324\"><strong data-start=\"4280\" data-end=\"4299\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"4302\" data-end=\"4324\">Aphonopelma seemanni<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4326\" data-end=\"4355\"><strong data-start=\"4326\" data-end=\"4346\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Arachnid<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4357\" data-end=\"4403\"><strong data-start=\"4357\" data-end=\"4378\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Central American forests<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4405\" data-end=\"4418\"><strong data-start=\"4405\" data-end=\"4418\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4420\" data-end=\"4491\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1qws9s9\" data-start=\"4420\" data-end=\"4452\">It hides in its burrow by day.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"u8u4wn\" data-start=\"4453\" data-end=\"4491\">Its bite is not dangerous to people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ye4ys6\" data-start=\"4493\" data-end=\"4521\">16. Zebra Spitting Cobra<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4523\" data-end=\"4579\">A striped snake that can spray venom at a threat&#8217;s eyes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4581\" data-end=\"4621\"><strong data-start=\"4581\" data-end=\"4600\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"4603\" data-end=\"4621\">Naja nigricincta<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4623\" data-end=\"4651\"><strong data-start=\"4623\" data-end=\"4643\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Reptile<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4653\" data-end=\"4701\"><strong data-start=\"4653\" data-end=\"4674\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Southern African savannahs<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4703\" data-end=\"4716\"><strong data-start=\"4703\" data-end=\"4716\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4718\" data-end=\"4790\">\n<li data-section-id=\"bxi4\" data-start=\"4718\" data-end=\"4756\">It can spit venom over a metre away.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"b8qiwk\" data-start=\"4757\" data-end=\"4790\">Its bands blend into dry grass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1dfg9qs\" data-start=\"4792\" data-end=\"4819\">17. Zebra-Tailed Lizard<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4821\" data-end=\"4873\">A fast desert lizard that curls its striped tail up.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4875\" data-end=\"4922\"><strong data-start=\"4875\" data-end=\"4894\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"4897\" data-end=\"4922\">Callisaurus draconoides<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4924\" data-end=\"4952\"><strong data-start=\"4924\" data-end=\"4944\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Reptile<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4954\" data-end=\"5000\"><strong data-start=\"4954\" data-end=\"4975\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> South-western US deserts<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5002\" data-end=\"5015\"><strong data-start=\"5002\" data-end=\"5015\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5017\" data-end=\"5097\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1o5agth\" data-start=\"5017\" data-end=\"5056\">It can sprint on its back legs alone.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rvvy57\" data-start=\"5057\" data-end=\"5097\">Its curled tail may confuse predators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1yi3y06\" data-start=\"5099\" data-end=\"5117\">18. Zonosaurus<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5119\" data-end=\"5171\">A group of striped lizards found only on Madagascar.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5173\" data-end=\"5215\"><strong data-start=\"5173\" data-end=\"5192\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"5195\" data-end=\"5215\">Zonosaurus species<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5217\" data-end=\"5245\"><strong data-start=\"5217\" data-end=\"5237\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Reptile<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5247\" data-end=\"5289\"><strong data-start=\"5247\" data-end=\"5268\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Madagascar&#8217;s forests<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5291\" data-end=\"5304\"><strong data-start=\"5291\" data-end=\"5304\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5306\" data-end=\"5376\">\n<li data-section-id=\"l22qfl\" data-start=\"5306\" data-end=\"5348\">Each species has its own banded pattern.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m0ggv2\" data-start=\"5349\" data-end=\"5376\">Some are strong swimmers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1gizkkm\" data-start=\"5378\" data-end=\"5403\">19. Zigzag Salamander<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5405\" data-end=\"5445\">Named for the wavy stripe down its back.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5447\" data-end=\"5489\"><strong data-start=\"5447\" data-end=\"5466\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"5469\" data-end=\"5489\">Plethodon dorsalis<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5491\" data-end=\"5521\"><strong data-start=\"5491\" data-end=\"5511\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Amphibian<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5523\" data-end=\"5563\"><strong data-start=\"5523\" data-end=\"5544\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Eastern US forests<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5565\" data-end=\"5578\"><strong data-start=\"5565\" data-end=\"5578\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5580\" data-end=\"5666\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1q257oe\" data-start=\"5580\" data-end=\"5628\">It breathes through its skin, having no lungs.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"c7gup3\" data-start=\"5629\" data-end=\"5666\">It hides under logs in dry weather.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ow6bfw\" data-start=\"5668\" data-end=\"5695\">20. Zetek&#8217;s Golden Frog<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5697\" data-end=\"5759\">Better known as the Panamanian golden frog, a national symbol.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5761\" data-end=\"5800\"><strong data-start=\"5761\" data-end=\"5780\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"5783\" data-end=\"5800\">Atelopus zeteki<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5802\" data-end=\"5832\"><strong data-start=\"5802\" data-end=\"5822\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Amphibian<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5834\" data-end=\"5881\"><strong data-start=\"5834\" data-end=\"5855\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Panama&#8217;s mountain streams<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5883\" data-end=\"5896\"><strong data-start=\"5883\" data-end=\"5896\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5898\" data-end=\"5986\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1yxb7in\" data-start=\"5898\" data-end=\"5944\">Its gold colour warns predators it is toxic.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1itk7fa\" data-start=\"5945\" data-end=\"5986\">It is now believed extinct in the wild.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"13trovu\" data-start=\"5988\" data-end=\"6007\">21. Zapata Wren<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6009\" data-end=\"6060\">A shy songbird found in only one wetland worldwide.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6062\" data-end=\"6103\"><strong data-start=\"6062\" data-end=\"6081\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"6084\" data-end=\"6103\">Ferminia cerverai<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6105\" data-end=\"6130\"><strong data-start=\"6105\" data-end=\"6125\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6132\" data-end=\"6173\"><strong data-start=\"6132\" data-end=\"6153\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Cuba&#8217;s Zapata Swamp<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6175\" data-end=\"6188\"><strong data-start=\"6175\" data-end=\"6188\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6190\" data-end=\"6280\">\n<li data-section-id=\"16g4vn3\" data-start=\"6190\" data-end=\"6235\">It prefers running through reeds to flying.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6ebpb1\" data-start=\"6236\" data-end=\"6280\">Its whole population lives in one wetland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1bj5vu5\" data-start=\"6282\" data-end=\"6304\">22. Zapata Sparrow<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6306\" data-end=\"6376\">A ground dwelling sparrow sharing its Cuban home with the Zapata wren.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6378\" data-end=\"6424\"><strong data-start=\"6378\" data-end=\"6397\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"6400\" data-end=\"6424\">Torreornis inexpectata<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6426\" data-end=\"6451\"><strong data-start=\"6426\" data-end=\"6446\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6453\" data-end=\"6488\"><strong data-start=\"6453\" data-end=\"6474\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Cuban marshes<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6490\" data-end=\"6503\"><strong data-start=\"6490\" data-end=\"6503\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6505\" data-end=\"6604\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1x9hwyi\" data-start=\"6505\" data-end=\"6555\">Once thought extinct, it was later rediscovered.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1drjutk\" data-start=\"6556\" data-end=\"6604\">Populations show slightly different colouring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1uswhz4\" data-start=\"6606\" data-end=\"6625\">23. Zapata Rail<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6627\" data-end=\"6679\">One of the rarest birds on Earth, almost never seen.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6681\" data-end=\"6725\"><strong data-start=\"6681\" data-end=\"6700\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"6703\" data-end=\"6725\">Cyanolimnas cerverai<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6727\" data-end=\"6752\"><strong data-start=\"6727\" data-end=\"6747\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6754\" data-end=\"6796\"><strong data-start=\"6754\" data-end=\"6775\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Zapata Swamp marshes<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6798\" data-end=\"6811\"><strong data-start=\"6798\" data-end=\"6811\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6813\" data-end=\"6886\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1wu3scj\" data-start=\"6813\" data-end=\"6850\">It went unphotographed for decades.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lplby1\" data-start=\"6851\" data-end=\"6886\">It prefers walking through cover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"5fmkig\" data-start=\"6888\" data-end=\"6913\">24. Zitting Cisticola<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6915\" data-end=\"6968\">A small brown bird known for its zitting flight call.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6970\" data-end=\"7012\"><strong data-start=\"6970\" data-end=\"6989\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"6992\" data-end=\"7012\">Cisticola juncidis<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7014\" data-end=\"7039\"><strong data-start=\"7014\" data-end=\"7034\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7041\" data-end=\"7097\"><strong data-start=\"7041\" data-end=\"7062\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Grasslands across three continents<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7099\" data-end=\"7112\"><strong data-start=\"7099\" data-end=\"7112\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7114\" data-end=\"7199\">\n<li data-section-id=\"u9pkat\" data-start=\"7114\" data-end=\"7159\">Males bounce through the air while calling.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11eryy9\" data-start=\"7160\" data-end=\"7199\">It weaves a nest from grass and silk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"hjl5cb\" data-start=\"7201\" data-end=\"7221\">25. Zenaida Dove<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7223\" data-end=\"7281\">Named after Princess Z\u00e9na\u00efde Bonaparte, a keen naturalist.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7283\" data-end=\"7321\"><strong data-start=\"7283\" data-end=\"7302\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"7305\" data-end=\"7321\">Zenaida aurita<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7323\" data-end=\"7348\"><strong data-start=\"7323\" data-end=\"7343\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7350\" data-end=\"7391\"><strong data-start=\"7350\" data-end=\"7371\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Caribbean woodlands<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7393\" data-end=\"7406\"><strong data-start=\"7393\" data-end=\"7406\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7408\" data-end=\"7468\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ly5o8p\" data-start=\"7408\" data-end=\"7433\">It coos softly at dawn.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4f2flg\" data-start=\"7434\" data-end=\"7468\">It feeds mainly on ground seeds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"m31mwq\" data-start=\"7470\" data-end=\"7488\">26. Zebra Dove<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7490\" data-end=\"7546\">A small, striped dove much loved across South East Asia.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7548\" data-end=\"7588\"><strong data-start=\"7548\" data-end=\"7567\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"7570\" data-end=\"7588\">Geopelia striata<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7590\" data-end=\"7615\"><strong data-start=\"7590\" data-end=\"7610\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7617\" data-end=\"7661\"><strong data-start=\"7617\" data-end=\"7638\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> South East Asian towns<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7663\" data-end=\"7676\"><strong data-start=\"7663\" data-end=\"7676\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7678\" data-end=\"7745\">\n<li data-section-id=\"qnhpbs\" data-start=\"7678\" data-end=\"7716\">Fine neck barring gives it its name.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fpyxlb\" data-start=\"7717\" data-end=\"7745\">It is often kept as a pet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1glfcij\" data-start=\"7747\" data-end=\"7767\">27. Zigzag Heron<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7769\" data-end=\"7821\">A small, secretive heron with a bold zigzag pattern.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7823\" data-end=\"7865\"><strong data-start=\"7823\" data-end=\"7842\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"7845\" data-end=\"7865\">Zebrilus undulatus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7867\" data-end=\"7892\"><strong data-start=\"7867\" data-end=\"7887\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7894\" data-end=\"7940\"><strong data-start=\"7894\" data-end=\"7915\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Amazon riverside forests<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7942\" data-end=\"7955\"><strong data-start=\"7942\" data-end=\"7955\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7957\" data-end=\"8031\">\n<li data-section-id=\"16f0q4w\" data-start=\"7957\" data-end=\"7997\">Its pattern helps it hide among reeds.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1goab8o\" data-start=\"7998\" data-end=\"8031\">It hunts alone, standing still.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"15oqbmx\" data-start=\"8033\" data-end=\"8054\">28. Zebra Waxbill<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8056\" data-end=\"8111\">A colourful finch with fine barring like zebra stripes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8113\" data-end=\"8160\"><strong data-start=\"8113\" data-end=\"8132\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"8135\" data-end=\"8160\">Sporaeginthus subflavus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8162\" data-end=\"8187\"><strong data-start=\"8162\" data-end=\"8182\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8189\" data-end=\"8233\"><strong data-start=\"8189\" data-end=\"8210\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Sub-Saharan grasslands<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8235\" data-end=\"8248\"><strong data-start=\"8235\" data-end=\"8248\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8250\" data-end=\"8319\">\n<li data-section-id=\"o3jj38\" data-start=\"8250\" data-end=\"8290\">Males show a red patch above the beak.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17ze5oa\" data-start=\"8291\" data-end=\"8319\">It nests low in the grass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"11paykl\" data-start=\"8321\" data-end=\"8335\">29. Zander<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8337\" data-end=\"8392\">A large predatory fish prized by anglers for its fight.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8394\" data-end=\"8435\"><strong data-start=\"8394\" data-end=\"8413\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"8416\" data-end=\"8435\">Sander lucioperca<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8437\" data-end=\"8462\"><strong data-start=\"8437\" data-end=\"8457\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Fish<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8464\" data-end=\"8511\"><strong data-start=\"8464\" data-end=\"8485\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> European rivers and lakes<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8513\" data-end=\"8526\"><strong data-start=\"8513\" data-end=\"8526\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8528\" data-end=\"8590\">\n<li data-section-id=\"wf6pxo\" data-start=\"8528\" data-end=\"8561\">It has sharp teeth like a pike.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nok010\" data-start=\"8562\" data-end=\"8590\">It hunts at dawn and dusk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1tf1hhd\" data-start=\"8592\" data-end=\"8615\">30. Zebra Moray Eel<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8617\" data-end=\"8664\">An eel with narrow pale stripes on a dark body.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8666\" data-end=\"8708\"><strong data-start=\"8666\" data-end=\"8685\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"8688\" data-end=\"8708\">Gymnomuraena zebra<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8710\" data-end=\"8735\"><strong data-start=\"8710\" data-end=\"8730\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Fish<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8737\" data-end=\"8783\"><strong data-start=\"8737\" data-end=\"8758\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Indo-Pacific coral reefs<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8785\" data-end=\"8798\"><strong data-start=\"8785\" data-end=\"8798\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8800\" data-end=\"8870\">\n<li data-section-id=\"9eaxmn\" data-start=\"8800\" data-end=\"8841\">Its blunt teeth crush shellfish easily.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"160iuh1\" data-start=\"8842\" data-end=\"8870\">It hides in reef crevices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"10mv0nl\" data-start=\"8872\" data-end=\"8891\">31. Zebra Pleco<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8893\" data-end=\"8944\">A small, striped catfish loved by aquarium keepers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8946\" data-end=\"8988\"><strong data-start=\"8946\" data-end=\"8965\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"8968\" data-end=\"8988\">Hypancistrus zebra<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8990\" data-end=\"9015\"><strong data-start=\"8990\" data-end=\"9010\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Fish<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9017\" data-end=\"9059\"><strong data-start=\"9017\" data-end=\"9038\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Brazil&#8217;s Xingu River<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9061\" data-end=\"9074\"><strong data-start=\"9061\" data-end=\"9074\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9076\" data-end=\"9148\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ldtt44\" data-start=\"9076\" data-end=\"9117\">Its bold pattern makes it easy to spot.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bcshgz\" data-start=\"9118\" data-end=\"9148\">It rests among rocks by day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1edr9n6\" data-start=\"9150\" data-end=\"9173\">32. Zebra Angelfish<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9175\" data-end=\"9227\">A marine fish with fine dark stripes on a pale body.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9229\" data-end=\"9278\"><strong data-start=\"9229\" data-end=\"9248\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"9251\" data-end=\"9278\">Genicanthus caudovittatus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9280\" data-end=\"9305\"><strong data-start=\"9280\" data-end=\"9300\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Fish<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9307\" data-end=\"9347\"><strong data-start=\"9307\" data-end=\"9328\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Indian Ocean reefs<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9349\" data-end=\"9362\"><strong data-start=\"9349\" data-end=\"9362\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9364\" data-end=\"9436\">\n<li data-section-id=\"b7tngg\" data-start=\"9364\" data-end=\"9410\">Males and females look noticeably different.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ue3s5q\" data-start=\"9411\" data-end=\"9436\">It swims in open water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1afmnkx\" data-start=\"9438\" data-end=\"9465\">33. Zebra Butterflyfish<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9467\" data-end=\"9515\">A reef fish with bold stripes and a small mouth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9517\" data-end=\"9563\"><strong data-start=\"9517\" data-end=\"9536\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"9539\" data-end=\"9563\">Hemitaurichthys zoster<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9565\" data-end=\"9590\"><strong data-start=\"9565\" data-end=\"9585\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Fish<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9592\" data-end=\"9638\"><strong data-start=\"9592\" data-end=\"9613\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Indo-Pacific coral reefs<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9640\" data-end=\"9653\"><strong data-start=\"9640\" data-end=\"9653\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9655\" data-end=\"9731\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1mt469n\" data-start=\"9655\" data-end=\"9698\">It gathers in groups to feed on plankton.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"i5q4a5\" data-start=\"9699\" data-end=\"9731\">Its stripes confuse predators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"11o6brc\" data-start=\"9733\" data-end=\"9752\">34. Zebra Loach<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9754\" data-end=\"9811\">A peaceful, striped fish popular in community fish tanks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9813\" data-end=\"9864\"><strong data-start=\"9813\" data-end=\"9832\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"9835\" data-end=\"9864\">Yasuhikotakia modesta group<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9866\" data-end=\"9891\"><strong data-start=\"9866\" data-end=\"9886\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Fish<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9893\" data-end=\"9938\"><strong data-start=\"9893\" data-end=\"9914\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> South East Asian rivers<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9940\" data-end=\"9953\"><strong data-start=\"9940\" data-end=\"9953\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9955\" data-end=\"10024\">\n<li data-section-id=\"gyv4qi\" data-start=\"9955\" data-end=\"9991\">It likes swimming in small groups.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6sh4ut\" data-start=\"9992\" data-end=\"10024\">Tiny eye spines offer defence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1i94jts\" data-start=\"10026\" data-end=\"10047\">35. Zebra Cichlid<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10049\" data-end=\"10112\">Also called the convict cichlid, named for its bold black bars.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10114\" data-end=\"10163\"><strong data-start=\"10114\" data-end=\"10133\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"10136\" data-end=\"10163\">Amatitlania nigrofasciata<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10165\" data-end=\"10190\"><strong data-start=\"10165\" data-end=\"10185\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Fish<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10192\" data-end=\"10237\"><strong data-start=\"10192\" data-end=\"10213\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Central American rivers<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10239\" data-end=\"10252\"><strong data-start=\"10239\" data-end=\"10252\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10254\" data-end=\"10330\">\n<li data-section-id=\"z5ku2m\" data-start=\"10254\" data-end=\"10296\">Both parents fiercely guard their young.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gxj7l2\" data-start=\"10297\" data-end=\"10330\">It suits beginner fish keepers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"10foai5\" data-start=\"10332\" data-end=\"10364\">36. Zebra Longwing Butterfly<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10366\" data-end=\"10413\">Known for long black wings striped with yellow.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10415\" data-end=\"10461\"><strong data-start=\"10415\" data-end=\"10434\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"10437\" data-end=\"10461\">Heliconius charithonia<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10463\" data-end=\"10490\"><strong data-start=\"10463\" data-end=\"10483\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Insect<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10492\" data-end=\"10535\"><strong data-start=\"10492\" data-end=\"10513\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Southern US woodlands<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10537\" data-end=\"10550\"><strong data-start=\"10537\" data-end=\"10550\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10552\" data-end=\"10635\">\n<li data-section-id=\"13pff6z\" data-start=\"10552\" data-end=\"10595\">It is Florida&#8217;s official state butterfly.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wmemci\" data-start=\"10596\" data-end=\"10635\">It feeds on pollen as well as nectar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"xa107w\" data-start=\"10637\" data-end=\"10672\">37. Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10674\" data-end=\"10730\">An elegant butterfly with long tails and narrow stripes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10732\" data-end=\"10779\"><strong data-start=\"10732\" data-end=\"10751\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"10754\" data-end=\"10779\">Protographium marcellus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10781\" data-end=\"10808\"><strong data-start=\"10781\" data-end=\"10801\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Insect<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10810\" data-end=\"10852\"><strong data-start=\"10810\" data-end=\"10831\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Eastern US woodlands<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10854\" data-end=\"10867\"><strong data-start=\"10854\" data-end=\"10867\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10869\" data-end=\"10955\">\n<li data-section-id=\"7hap1d\" data-start=\"10869\" data-end=\"10911\">Caterpillars feed only on pawpaw leaves.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12bblgl\" data-start=\"10912\" data-end=\"10955\">Spring adults are paler than summer ones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"35eqc9\" data-start=\"10957\" data-end=\"10975\">38. Zorapteran<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10977\" data-end=\"11031\">A tiny, rarely seen insect living inside rotting wood.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11033\" data-end=\"11074\"><strong data-start=\"11033\" data-end=\"11052\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"11055\" data-end=\"11074\">Zorotypus species<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11076\" data-end=\"11103\"><strong data-start=\"11076\" data-end=\"11096\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Insect<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11105\" data-end=\"11149\"><strong data-start=\"11105\" data-end=\"11126\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Warm regions worldwide<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11151\" data-end=\"11164\"><strong data-start=\"11151\" data-end=\"11164\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"11166\" data-end=\"11248\">\n<li data-section-id=\"15bw66h\" data-start=\"11166\" data-end=\"11214\">It is so secretive scientists rarely study it.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"e8womh\" data-start=\"11215\" data-end=\"11248\">Some have wings, others do not.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1lvuahb\" data-start=\"11250\" data-end=\"11265\">39. Zyzzyva<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"11267\" data-end=\"11335\">A tiny tropical weevil, famed as the last word in many dictionaries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11337\" data-end=\"11376\"><strong data-start=\"11337\" data-end=\"11356\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"11359\" data-end=\"11376\">Zyzzyva species<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11378\" data-end=\"11405\"><strong data-start=\"11378\" data-end=\"11398\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Insect<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11407\" data-end=\"11461\"><strong data-start=\"11407\" data-end=\"11428\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Central and South American palms<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11463\" data-end=\"11476\"><strong data-start=\"11463\" data-end=\"11476\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"11478\" data-end=\"11554\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1nuktq4\" data-start=\"11478\" data-end=\"11527\">Its name was chosen to sit last alphabetically.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a6i1eb\" data-start=\"11528\" data-end=\"11554\">It feeds on palm leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1a764oq\" data-start=\"11556\" data-end=\"11582\">40. Zebra Nerite Snail<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"11584\" data-end=\"11637\">A small, striped snail popular for eating tank algae.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11639\" data-end=\"11682\"><strong data-start=\"11639\" data-end=\"11658\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"11661\" data-end=\"11682\">Neritina natalensis<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11684\" data-end=\"11712\"><strong data-start=\"11684\" data-end=\"11704\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mollusc<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11714\" data-end=\"11773\"><strong data-start=\"11714\" data-end=\"11735\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Freshwater streams, originally Africa<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11775\" data-end=\"11788\"><strong data-start=\"11775\" data-end=\"11788\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"11790\" data-end=\"11886\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li data-section-id=\"cx8d3j\" data-start=\"11790\" data-end=\"11831\">Its shell stripes never repeat exactly.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"vtug1w\" data-start=\"11832\" data-end=\"11886\" data-is-last-node=\"\">It cannot breed in tanks, so wild snails are caught.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From the zebra to the tiny zyzzyva weevil, this animal name start with alphabet z list shows how varied nature can be, even with one of the rarest letters in the alphabet. These 40 creatures span mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and insects living from African savannahs to Cuban swamps. Learning their names builds vocabulary while sparking curiosity about wildlife. Encourage children to pick a favourite and learn more about it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong>Animals That Begin With Letter A to Z<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 92.8058%;height: 747px\" border=\"0\" width=\"417\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et3\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-a-13895\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-a-13895\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With A<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et3\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-b-13898\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-b-13898\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With B<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-c-13904\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-c-13904\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With C<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-d-13910\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-d-13910\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With D<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-e-13929\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-e-13929\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With E<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-f-13931\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-f-13931\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With F<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-g-13934\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-g-13934\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With G<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-h-13977\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-h-13977\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With H<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-i-13980\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-i-13980\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With I<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-j-13984\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-j-13984\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With J<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-k-14108\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-k-14108\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With K<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-l-14106\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-l-14106\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With L<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-m-14111\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-m-14111\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With M<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/words-that-start-with-letter-n-6449\/?ref=interlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animals That Start With N<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/words-that-start-with-letter-o-6547\/?ref=interlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animals That Start With O<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/words-that-start-with-letter-p-6876\/?ref=interlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animals That Start With P<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/words-that-start-with-letter-q-6978\/?ref=interlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animals That Start With Q<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/words-that-start-with-letter-r-7072\/?ref=interlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animals That Start With R<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/words-that-start-with-letter-s-7209\/?ref=interlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animals That Start With S<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-t-14260\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-t-14260\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With T<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-u-14262\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-u-14262\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With U<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a 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