Mammals that Start with F

Fallow deer

The fallow deer has more variation in its coat colors than most other deer.

False Killer Whale

The false killer whale looks like a cross between a dolphin and orca!

Feist

The word feisty derived from this type of dog.

Fennec Fox

Found in the African Sahara Desert!

Ferret

Ferrets can be trained to do tricks like dogs!

Field Spaniel

A sociable and adaptable breed!

Fila Brasileiro

The breed has a unique, cat-like gait, while females have a finer gait than males.

Fin Whale

Found throughout ocean waters worldwide!

Finnish Spitz

Likes to bark a lot!

Fisher

The fisher is an agile climber and makes its home in tree hollows.

Fishing Cat

Scoops fish out of the water using it's paw!

Flat-Coated Retriever

A game retrieving gun-dog!

Florida Mouse

It is the only mammal native to the state of Florida.

Florida Panther

Florida panthers can leap more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) in the air.

Flying Lemur

The second pair of upper incisors in a flying lemur has a double root, which is unique for mammals.

Flying Squirrel

Can glide up to 90 meters!

Formosan Mountain Dog

Formosa is the Portuguese term for the island of Taiwan

Fossa

Most closely related to the Mongoose!

Fox

Only 12 species are considered "true foxes"

Fox Squirrel

Although it is a tree squirrel, it spends most of its time on the ground.

Fox Terrier

First bred in the mid-19th century!

French Bulldog

French bulldogs are known to be very sensitive, harboring emotions that they love to express

Frenchton

Loyal small dogs, the Frenchton will keep you warm at night with loving cuddles, but also awake with their funny loud snoring!

Frengle

Frengles have a haunting howl very similar to their Beagle parent.

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Fruit Bat

Among the largest bats in the world

Fur Seal

Found only in the Northern Hemisphere!