Animals that Start with S

Read below for information on 120 different animals that start with the letter S, from the extinct sabre-toothed tiger to swans. The most popular animal that starts with the letter S is the sloth, a slow-moving creature believed to be distantly related to anteaters and armadillos. The least popular S animal is the striped rocket frog, so named for their incredible jumping abilities. Interesting facts about letter S name animals include:

Stellers sea cows were hunted to extinction in only 17 years
Servals are medium sized wild cats that can jump over 3 feet high and over 12 feet horizontally when hunting prey
Sea lions have specially adapted flippers which angle 90 degrees to help them walk on land

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Popular Animals starting with S

Siberian Tiger

Also known as the Amur tiger!

Siberian Husky

Is adequately warm in sub-zero temperatures!

Animals that Start with S

Saarloos Wolfdog

Saber-Toothed Tiger

Canines up to 7 inches long!

Sable

Their fur has been considered a luxury item since the Middle Ages

Saiga

Large noses help filter out dust

Saint Berdoodle

Saint Bernard

Gentle, loyal and friendly!

Saint Shepherd

These dogs have an eager-to-please attitude, making them sweet and happy pets.

Salamander

There are more than 700 different species!

Salmon

Returns upstream every year to spawn

Salmon Shark

Salmon sharks are related to Great Whites.

Samoyed

Sand Lizard

Males turn green in spring!

Sand Tiger Shark

The sand tiger is the shark most commonly seen in aquariums.

Saola

Only known to science since 1992!

Sardines

Schools of sardines can be miles long and are often visible from an airplane

Sawfish

Sawfish teeth keep growing as the fish gets older

Scarlet Macaw

Like many parrots, the scarlet macaw is capable of vocal mimicry.

Schneagle

This hybrid dog is a great companion and doesn’t do well being left alone but is suitable for apartments or houses with backyards!

Schnoodle

Scimitar-horned Oryx

Believed to be the inspiration for unicorn myths!

Scorpion

There are around 2,000 known species!

Scorpion Fish

There are more than 200 recognised species!

Scottish Terrier

This breed is nicknamed the “Diehard” because of its iron will and steely determination.

Sea Dragon

Inhabits tropical coastal waters of Australia!

Sea Lion

It's flippers allow it to walk on the land

Sea Otter

Eats over 40 different marine species!

Sea Slug

All sea slugs have both male and female sex organs

Sea Squirt

There are more than 3,000 known species!

Sea Turtle

Always return to the same beach to lay eggs!

Sea Urchin

Can live for up to 200 years!

Seahorse

Males give birth to up to 1,000 offspring!

Seal

There are 30 different species worldwide!

Sealyham Terrier

Very endangered breed that is scion of several breeds that include one that is already extinct

Senegal Parrot

As a pet, the Senegal parrot is capable of "talking" to its owner

Serval

Can leap more than 1 meter into the air!

Shark

No shark species has any bones in their bodies

Sharp-Tailed Snake

This snake uses its sharp tail to steady itself when capturing prey.

Sheep

Around 35 million in the English countryside!

Sheepadoodle

Sheepadoodles were first bred as an experiment for use as a military dog in the Army in the 1960s, however they didn’t really gain popularity until 2007.

Shepadoodle

Some police officers with allergies use Shepadoodles as their K-9 partner

Shepkita

These dogs can sometimes be overly aggressive.

Shepweiler

The Shepweiler is an excellent guard dog.

Shiba Inu

Shiba Inus are one of six native dog breeds from Japan.

Shih Poo

Shih Tzu

Can live for up to 15 years!

Shoebill Stork

Adults greet each other by clattering their bills together.

Shollie

Shollies are a fairly new type of crossbreed!

Shrimp

There are 2,000 different species worldwide!

Siamese

Originated from temple cats in Thailand!

Siamese Fighting Fish

Can live in low-oxygen environments!

Siberian

An exceptionally agile jumper!

Siberian Husky

Is adequately warm in sub-zero temperatures!

Siberian Retriever

Many husky Labs have one blue eye and one brown eye.

Siberian Tiger

Also known as the Amur tiger!

Siberpoo

Although a lack of documentation makes it unclear, the first Siberpoo was probably bred in either the 1970s or 1980s.

Silky Terrier

Silky terriers can be trained to participate in many events, including herding, agility, rally, tracking and fly ball.

Silver Dollar

Closely related to the Piranha

Silver Labrador

The Labrador is the most popular breed in the United States and most of these dogs have blue eyes at a young age, before they turn another color.

Sixgill shark

The sixgill shark has six pairs of gills instead of the normal five

Skate Fish

More than 200 species exist!

Skink Lizard

Some skinks lay eggs in some habitats while giving birth to skinklets in other habitats.

Skipjack Tuna

The skipjack is the most commonly caught tuna in the world

Skunk

Also known as the Polecat!

Skye Terrier

Skye terriers are the oldest terrier breed, dating back at least 400 years.

Sleeper Shark

The Greenland shark is one of the longest living vertebrates in the world.

Sloth

It's body temperature is between 30 - 34 degrees!

Slow Worm

Found widely throughout British gardens!

Smooth Fox Terrier

These dogs are known for their fast digging abilities.

Snail

There are nearly 1,000 different species!

Snake

There are around 3,000 known species worldwide

Snapping Turtle

Only found in North America!

Snorkie

Snorkies are known for their funny, attention-getting antics.

Snow Leopard

Unlike other big cats, snow leopards don’t roar.

Snowshoe

Thought to have originated in the 1960s!

Snowshoe Hare

An adult snowshoe hare can cover ten feet in a single jump.

Snowy Owl

One of the largest owl species in the world!

Somali

Active, intelligent and playful!

South China Tiger

There are less than 20 in the wild!

Spadefoot Toad

They spend most of their time underground!

Spanador

The Spanador is a good swimmer.

Spanish Goat

They have long, horizontal ears.

Sparrow

There are 140 different species!

Spectacled Bear

Native to the Andes mountains of South America!

Sperm Whale

Each tooth weighs 1kg!

Spider Monkey

Found in the tropical jungles of South America!

Spinner Shark

Can have up to 20 babies

Spiny Dogfish

Found in ocean waters worldwide!

Spixs Macaw

One of earth's rarest animals!

Sponge

There are more than 9,000 known species!

Spotted Gar

They are commonly mistaken as logs in the water due to their cylindrical body.

Springador

The parental stock Labrador Retriever was nearly wiped out by home country tax policies but the breed found rescue and recovery in foreign lands, particularly in Great Britain.