Animals That Start With Z: List, Facts & Free Coloring Pages

Every zebra has its own stripe pattern, so no two zebras look exactly alike. Zebras live in groups called herds and can sleep standing up.

Zebus are cattle with a big hump on their shoulders and loose, floppy skin under their necks. They handle hot weather well, so farmers in India and Africa keep many of them.

Zebra finches are tiny birds from Australia with bright orange beaks. Young males learn to sing by copying their dads.

Baby zebra sharks have stripes, but grown-ups have spots instead. They like to rest on the sandy sea floor during the day.

The zorilla is a black and white animal from Africa that looks a lot like a skunk. When it is scared, it sprays a very stinky smell.

Zebrafish are small striped fish that come from rivers in South Asia. They can regrow parts of their bodies, like their fins.

The zebra duiker is a small antelope from the rainforests of West Africa. Dark stripes across its back help it hide in the shadows.

Zebra swallowtails are butterflies with black and white stripes and long tails on their back wings. Their caterpillars eat the leaves of pawpaw trees.

Zebra spiders are tiny jumping spiders that often sit on sunny walls. Instead of spinning webs to catch food, they pounce on it.

Zebra mussels are small shellfish with striped shells. They stick tightly to rocks, boats and even each other.

The zander is a big fish that lives in lakes and rivers in Europe. Its large eyes help it see and hunt in dim, murky water.

Zokors are chubby rodents from China that spend almost all their lives underground. They use their strong front claws to dig long tunnels.