Animals that Start with Z

The zebra is perhaps the most visually dazzling member of the family Equidae, a group that includes horses, asses, zebras, and multiple other species. Zebras are famous for their black and white stripes. While some may think the stripes are a camouflage against predators, they actually repel flies! And these stripes–are zebras white with black […] Read More

The zebra finch is a small songbird (and a formal member of the estrildid finches) whose origin is the southern Pacific region. Perched atop a branch or log, the male emits a unique composition of his own making to woo a prospective mate. Common in the wild, they are also fairly popular in the exotic […] Read More

Zebra mussels are small freshwater mollusks that look like tiny clams. They usually measure only the size of a fingernail, up to one inch long. Their outer shell physical characteristics consist of bands of dark and light stripes, earning their name from the zebra. Zebra mussels are the only freshwater mollusk species able to attach […] Read More

The most prominent feature is the zebra-like stripes covering the body. This gives it a unique look compared to other fish in the aquarium. The zebra pleco is a small species of freshwater catfish, adorned with luxurious stripes and characterized by a docile temperament. First discovered in 1991, it quickly became a popular fish in […] Read More

While zebra shark ‘pups’ do have stripes when they are born, those actually turn into spots as they grow! Zebra sharks are gentle fish that hang around coral reefs in tropical oceans. They spend their days sleeping and their evenings leisurely hunting around the sea floor and eating. Because of climate change and human activity, zebra shark numbers are […] Read More

The zebra snake is a black-hooded species of spitting cobra native to several of the southern countries of Africa. The zebra snake is nocturnal, can swim, and its cytotoxic venom is extremely dangerous. Zebra Snake Amazing Facts A zebra cobra can spit venom up to nine feet!Zebra snakes can live more than 12 years!A zebra […] Read More

A zebra spitting cobra can spit its venom a distance of over nine feet. The western barred spitting cobra is more familiarly known as the zebra spitting cobra. Its name refers to the pattern of brown or black and white stripes running the length of its body. The zebra spitting cobra has strong venom that […] Read More

“A zebra tarantula is a black spider with white stripes!” The zebra tarantula is a medium-sized black spider with white stripes. Their eight long legs have white stripes that run vertically. Sometimes they are called striped knee tarantulas because the stripes pass over their knee joints. Zebra tarantulas are native to Central America and are […] Read More

Summary Also known as the zebra danio, the zebrafish (Danio rerio) belongs to the minnow family Cyprinidae. This freshwater fish is one of the most popular freshwater aquarium fish due to its hardy nature, vivid colors, and reproductive capacity. Originally from southern Asia, you can now find zebrafish in private and public aquariums worldwide. Zebrafish […] Read More

The zebu is the most common subspecies of domesticated cattle on the Indian subcontinent, where it has traditionally served the role of a working or riding animal. Because it was considered to be a sacred animal in Hinduism, the zebu is not a significant source of meat, and although it can provide plenty of milk, […] Read More

“Zokors are expert diggers. They burrow tunnels hundreds of feet long!” Zokor Summary Zokors are rodents native to Asia. They are “molelike” creatures with tiny eyes, long, sharp claws, and long incisors. Zokors are expert burrowers and mostly live underground. You will rarely catch these animals on the surface, though you could spot the mounds […] Read More

The world of hybrid animals is fascinating and bizarre. While hybrid animals can appear in the wild, it’s a rare occurrence. Hybrid animals are usually created through controlled crossbreeding at specialized farms or zoos. One of the popular hybrid animals that have stirred the curiosity of many animal lovers is the Zonkey–an animal created by […] Read More

Classification and Evolution The Zorse is one of a number of equine hybrids that are known as Zebroids, which is the name given to an equine hybrid that has Zebra ancestry. The Zorse is the result of cross-breeding a generally male Zebra (stallion) with a female Horse (mare) to produce an animal that looks more […] Read More

The Zuchon breed often changes colors throughout its life, with the puppy coat becoming lighter over the first few years of life, then it darkens with age. A sweet, loving breed, the Zuchon is a mix between the Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise. The goal was to breed an affectionate companion that has the best […] Read More