Mammals that Start with S

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Mammals that Start with the Letter S

Saanen Goat

The saanen goat is the most popular milk breed.

Sable

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

Sable Black German Shepherd

According to the American Kennel Club, the German Shepherd is the second most popular breed in the United States

Sable Ferret

Ferrets were used during the Revolutionary War to keep down the rat population.

Saint Shepherd

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

Saluki

The Saluki is one of the fastest dog breeds in the world.

Sambar

Male sambars will compete for mates by clashing together with their antlers

Savanna Goat

Savanna goats have only existed since 1957.

Schipperke

Schipperkes were used to hunt and kill rodents on Belgian ships.

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!

Scimitar-horned Oryx

Believed to be the inspiration for unicorn myths!

Scottish Terrier

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

Sea Lion

It's flippers allow it to walk on the land

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

Sei Whale

This whale is one of the fastest of the cetaceans

Serval

Can leap more than 1 meter into the air!

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.

Shollie

Shollies are a fairly new type of crossbreed!

Shrew

The spinal column of the shrew Scutisorex somereni is so strong and reinforced that it can support the weight of an adult human.

Siamese

Originated from temple cats in Thailand!

Siberian Husky

Is adequately warm in sub-zero temperatures!

Siberian Ibex

There’s a population of Siberian ibex in New Mexico

Siberian Retriever

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

Siberpoo

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

Sichuan Takin (Tibetan Takin)

The Sichuan takin is a national treasure in China and shares part of its range with the giant panda!

Silky Terrier

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

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.

Skye Terrier

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

Sloth

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

Smooth Fox Terrier

These dogs are known for their fast digging abilities.

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.

Spanish Mastiff

Diego Velázquez’s famous 17th century painting of the Infanta and her dwarves includes a portrait of a Spanish Mastiff.

Spectacled Bear

Native to the Andes mountains of South America!

Sphynx

Many people believe that because the Sphynx doesn't have a lot of fur, they are easily maintained. However, their upkeep is demanding!

Spider Monkey

Belongs to the only family of primates in the world with full prehensile tails!

Spinone Italiano

They're one of the oldest hunting breeds on Earth.

Spotted Skunk

Spotted skunks are known for their acrobatic abilities. They perform handstands before spraying their enemies.

Springbok

Springboks derive so much water from their food they could go their entire lives without drinking from large sources of water.

Springerdoodle

Easygoing, intelligent, and active, the springerdoodle just loves being around people!

Squirrel

Small rodents found in woodlands worldwide!

Squirrel Monkey

Lives in groups of up to 500 individuals!

Stabyhoun

It is a versatile, all-around working breed and pet.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Known for their loyalty to their family!

Standard Schnauzer

This dog’s facial hair makes it look like it has a beard.

Star-nosed mole

The star-nosed mole has the ability to sense both electrical fields and ground vibrations

Striped Hyena

The striped hyenas usually mark their territories with the help of the scent gland secretions from their anal pouch.

Sugar Glider

Can glide for over 100 feet before touching the ground

Sumatran Orangutan

Known to make mental maps of the forest!

Sun Bear

The smallest species of bear in the world!

Syrian Hamster

Can get used to and respond to human voice

Alphabetical List of Mammals that Start with S

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