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Mammals that Start with the Letter S

Saanen Goat
The saanen goat is the most popular milk breed.

Saber-Toothed Tiger
Canines up to 7 inches long!

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.

Saiga
Large noses help filter out dust

Saint Bernard
Gentle, loyal and friendly!

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

Saola
Only known to science since 1992!

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

Sea Otter
Eats over 40 different marine species!

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.

Shih Tzu
Can live for up to 15 years!

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
An exceptionally agile jumper!

Siberian Husky
Siberian Huskies stay 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.

Siberian Tiger
Also known as the Amur tiger!

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.

Skunk
Also known as the Polecat!

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.

Somali
Active, intelligent and playful!

South China Tiger
There are less than 20 in the wild!

Spalax
Spalax can live up to 54 years!

Spanador
The Spanador is a good swimmer.

Spanish Goat
They have long, horizontal ears.

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!

Sperm Whale
Each tooth weighs 1kg!

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!

Sri Lankan Elephant
Now restricted to a few parks!

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

Steller’s Sea Cow
Hunted to extinction in 17 years!

Stoat
Average adults weigh about 200 grams!

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 Elephant
Less than 2,000 left in the wild!

Sumatran Orangutan
Known to make mental maps of the forest!

Sumatran Rhinoceros
The smallest species of rhino!

Sumatran Tiger
The smallest species of tiger!

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
- Saanen Goat
- Saarloos Wolfdog
- Saber-Toothed Tiger
- Sable
- Sable Black German Shepherd
- Sable Ferret
- Saiga
- Saint Berdoodle
- Saint Bernard
- Saint Shepherd
- Saluki
- Sambar
- Samoyed
- Saola
- Savanna Goat
- Schipperke
- Schneagle
- Schnoodle
- Scimitar-horned Oryx
- Scottish Terrier
- Sea Lion
- Sea Otter
- Seal
- Sealyham Terrier
- Sei Whale
- Serval
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- Sheep
- Sheepadoodle
- Shepadoodle
- Shepkita
- Shepweiler
- Shiba Inu
- Shih Poo
- Shih Tzu
- Shollie
- Shrew
- Siamese
- Siberian
- Siberian Husky
- Siberian Ibex
- Siberian Retriever
- Siberian Tiger
- Siberpoo
- Sichuan Takin (Tibetan Takin)
- Silky Terrier
- Silver Labrador
- Skunk
- Skye Terrier
- Sloth
- Smooth Fox Terrier
- Snorkie
- Snow Leopard
- Snowshoe
- Snowshoe Hare
- Somali
- South China Tiger
- Spalax
- Spanador
- Spanish Goat
- Spanish Mastiff
- Spectacled Bear
- Sperm Whale
- Sphynx
- Spider Monkey
- Spinone Italiano
- Spotted Skunk
- Springbok
- Springerdoodle
- Squirrel
- Squirrel Monkey
- Sri Lankan Elephant
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- Stabyhoun
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Standard Schnauzer
- Star-nosed mole
- Steller’s Sea Cow
- Stoat
- Striped Hyena
- Sugar Glider
- Sumatran Elephant
- Sumatran Orangutan
- Sumatran Rhinoceros
- Sumatran Tiger
- Sun Bear
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- Swedish Vallhund
- Syrian Hamster
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