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Mammals that Start with the Letter R
Rabbit
There are more than 300 different species!
Raccoon
Known to wash their food before eating it!
Raccoon Dog
The only hibernating canine!
Ragamuffin
Often referred to as "puppy-like," Ragamuffin cats are intelligent, friendly and super personable.
Ragdoll
One of the larger breeds of domestic cat!
Raggle
Raggles are known for their energy and curiosity.
Rat
Omnivores that eat anything!
Rat Terrier
Rat terriers were popular with farmers before 1930 because of their ability to kill rodents.
Red Deer
A male red deer shows his age in his antlers, which become longer and more branched every year.
Red Fox
The red fox actually has many different variations of fur, including silver and brown.
Red Panda
There are less than 3,000 left in the wild!
Red Squirrel
The red squirrel has one of the most impressive memories in the entire animal kingdom
Red Wolf
There are only 17-19 in the wild!
Red-handed Tamarin
Red hair on hands on feet!
Redbone Coonhound
Originally bred to track raccoons.
Reindeer
Also known as the Caribou
Rhinoceros
It's horns are made from keratin!
River Otter
The river otter can hold its breath for up to 8 minutes
Rock Hyrax
Actually related to Elephants and Manatees!
Rodents
The capybara, the world’s largest rodent, likes to be in and around bodies of water. Because of this, the Catholic Church in South America decided that it was a fish, and people were allowed to eat it during Lent and First Fridays.
Roe Deer
The roe is one of the most popular game animals in Europe
Roosevelt Elk
The main predators of this species are grey wolves, mountain lions, black bears, and humans.
Rottsky
Many Rottskies have one brown eye and one blue eye.
Rottweiler
Strong, loyal and self-assured!
Russell Terrier
The Russell Terrier was bred to be a good fox hunter with a keen sense of smell
Russian Bear Dog
The bite of a Russian Bear Dog is stronger than a lion’s bite.
Russian Blue
First brought to the UK in the 1800s!
Alphabetical List of Mammals that Start with R
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