Mammals that Start with E

Eastern Barred Bandicoot

Digs funnel-shaped holes in search of insects

Eastern Chipmunk

The name chipmunk is derived from an Ojibwe word that means “one who descends the trees headfirst.”

Eastern Gorilla

The largest primate in the world!

Eastern Lowland Gorilla

Less than 5,000 in the wild!

Echidna

Also known as the Spiny Anteater!

Egyptian Mau

An ancient breed of domestic cat!

Eland

Both females and males have horns.

Elasmotherium

Elasmotherium might have had a monstrous horn, giving it the name "The Siberian Unicorn."

Elephant

Spends around 22 hours a day eating!

Elephant Seal

The largest species of seal in the world!

Elephant Shrew

Found exclusively on the African continent!

Elk

Adult males can jump eight feet vertically

Emperor Tamarin

Has an elegant white moustache!

English Angora Rabbit

Pet angora rabbits are sometimes mistaken for fluffy dogs.

English Bulldog

Bulldogs were originally bred to “pin” bulls.

English Cocker Spaniel

Intelligent yet stubborn by nature!

English Cream Golden Retriever

Although their coats can get incredibly light in color, golden retrievers never have purely white coats.

English Foxhound

English Foxhounds were bred to work and live in a pack. Because of this, this breed is happiest when they are around other dogs.

English Pointer

English Setter

English Setters were first bred between 400 and 500 years ago.

English Shepherd

Highly intelligent and independent!

English Springer Spaniel

Friendly and eager to please!

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Native to parts of the Swiss Alps!

Epagneul Pont Audemer

Hard-working, gentle and affectionate!

Ermine

A very bold and ferocious predator!

Eskimo Dog

Takes pure delight in cold weather!

Eskipoo

Eskipoos are called pookimos by the American Canine Hybrid Club, Designer Dogs Kennel Club, and Designer Breed Registry.

Estrela Mountain Dog

Very protective and stubborn!

Eurasian Beaver

Eats 20% of its weight daily!

Eurasian Lynx

Eurasian lynxes can survive extreme weather up to elevations of 18,000 feet

Eurasian Wolf

Coloring depends on location.

European Polecat

Its fur changes color in the winter!

European Wildcat

A group of wild cats is called a destruction

Evening Bat

The evening bat is one of the few bats that regularly has twins