Read below for information on 97 different animals that start with the letter S, from the extinct sabre-toothed tiger to swans. The most popular animal that starts with the letter S is the sloth, a slow-moving creature believed to be distantly related to anteaters and armadillos. The least popular S animal is the striped rocket frog, so named for their incredible jumping abilities. Interesting facts about letter S name animals include:
- Stellers sea cows were hunted to extinction in only 17 years
- Servals are medium sized wild cats that can jump over 3 feet high and over 12 feet horizontally when hunting prey
- Sea lions have specially adapted flippers which angle 90 degrees to help them walk on land
Popular Animals starting with S
Siberian Tiger
Also known as the Amur tiger!
Siberian Husky
Is adequately warm in sub-zero temperatures!
Animals that Start with S
We’ve broken down all of our animals into family groups. You’ll find mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and other invertebrates below!
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Mammals that Start with S
Saber-Toothed Tiger
Canines up to 7 inches long!
Sable
Their fur has been considered a luxury item since the Middle Ages
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.
Saola
Only known to science since 1992!
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
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.
Shiba Inu
Shiba Inus are one of six native dog breeds from Japan.
Shih Tzu
Can live for up to 15 years!
Siamese
Originated from temple cats in Thailand!
Siberian
An exceptionally agile jumper!
Siberian Husky
Is adequately warm in sub-zero temperatures!
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.
Silky Terrier
Silky terriers can be trained to participate in many events, including herding, agility, rally, tracking and fly ball.
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.
Snapping Turtle
Only found in North America!
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!
Spanador
The Spanador is a good swimmer.
Spectacled Bear
Native to the Andes mountains of South America!
Sperm Whale
Each tooth weighs 1kg!
Spider Monkey
Found in the tropical jungles of South America!
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!
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Known for their loyalty to their family!
Steller’s Sea Cow
Hunted to extinction in 17 years!
Stoat
Average adults weigh about 200 grams!
Sugar Glider
Can glide for over 100 feet before touching the ground
Sumatran Elephant
Less than 2,000 left in the wild!
Sumatran Orang-utan
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!
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Birds that Start with S
Snowy Owl
One of the largest owl species in the world!
Sparrow
There are 140 different species!
Spixs Macaw
One of earth's rarest animals!
Swan
Populations have been affected by pollution!
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Fish that Start with S
Salmon
Returns upstream every year to spawn
Sardines
Schools of sardines can be miles long and are often visible from an airplane
Sawfish
Sawfish teeth keep growing as the fish gets older
Scorpion Fish
There are more than 200 recognised species!
Sea Dragon
Inhabits tropical coastal waters of Australia!
Sea Slug
All sea slugs have both male and female sex organs
Sea Urchin
Can live for up to 200 years!
Seahorse
Males give birth to up to 1,000 offspring!
Shark
No shark species has any bones in their bodies
Shrimp
There are 2,000 different species worldwide!
Siamese Fighting Fish
Can live in low-oxygen environments!
Silver Dollar
Closely related to the Piranha
Skate Fish
More than 200 species exist!
Skipjack Tuna
The skipjack is the most commonly caught tuna in the world
Spiny Dogfish
Found in ocean waters worldwide!
Sponge
There are more than 9,000 known species!
Spotted Gar
They are commonly mistaken as logs in the water due to their cylindrical body.
Starfish
Has 2 stomachs to aid digestion!
Stingray
It's stinger is razor-sharp or serrated!
Sturgeon
Large species can swallow whole salmon
Sucker Fish
Commonly found throughout America!
Swai Fish
The edges of an iridescent shark's fins have a signature glow
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Reptiles that Start with S
Sand Lizard
Males turn green in spring!
Sea Turtle
Always return to the same beach to lay eggs!
Slow Worm
Found widely throughout British gardens!
Snake
There are around 3,000 known species worldwide
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Amphibians that Start with S
Salamander
There are more than 700 different species!
Spadefoot Toad
They spend most of their time underground!
Striped Rocket Frog
Long powerful hind legs!
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Insects that Start with S
Scorpion
There are around 2,000 known species!
Stag Beetle
More than 1,200 different species!
Stick Insect
There are more than 3,000 different species!
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Other Invertebrates that Start with S
Sea Slug
All sea slugs have both male and female sex organs
Sea Squirt
There are more than 3,000 known species!
Sea Urchin
Can live for up to 200 years!
Shrimp
There are 2,000 different species worldwide!
Snail
There are nearly 1,000 different species!
Sponge
There are more than 9,000 known species!
Squid
Some species are known to have 10 arms!
Starfish
Has 2 stomachs to aid digestion!
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Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with S
- Saarloos Wolfdog
- Saber-Toothed Tiger
- Sable
- Saiga
- Saint Berdoodle
- Saint Bernard
- Saint Shepherd
- Salamander
- Salmon
- Samoyed
- Sand Lizard
- Saola
- Sardines
- Sawfish
- Schnoodle
- Scimitar-horned Oryx
- Scorpion
- Scorpion Fish
- Scottish Terrier
- Sea Dragon
- Sea Lion
- Sea Otter
- Sea Slug
- Sea Squirt
- Sea Turtle
- Sea Urchin
- Seahorse
- Seal
- Sealyham Terrier
- Serval
- Shark
- Sheep
- Sheepadoodle
- Shepadoodle
- Shepkita
- Shiba Inu
- Shih Poo
- Shih Tzu
- Shrimp
- Siamese
- Siamese Fighting Fish
- Siberian
- Siberian Husky
- Siberian Tiger
- Siberpoo
- Silky Terrier
- Silver Dollar
- Skate Fish
- Skipjack Tuna
- Skunk
- Skye Terrier
- Sloth
- Slow Worm
- Smooth Fox Terrier
- Snail
- Snake
- Snapping Turtle
- Snowshoe
- Snowshoe Hare
- Snowy Owl
- Somali
- South China Tiger
- Spadefoot Toad
- Spanador
- Sparrow
- Spectacled Bear
- Sperm Whale
- Spider Monkey
- Spiny Dogfish
- Spixs Macaw
- Sponge
- Spotted Gar
- Springador
- Springerdoodle
- Squid
- Squirrel
- Squirrel Monkey
- Sri Lankan Elephant
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Stag Beetle
- Starfish
- Steller’s Sea Cow
- Stick Insect
- Stingray
- Stoat
- Striped Rocket Frog
- Sturgeon
- Sucker Fish
- Sugar Glider
- Sumatran Elephant
- Sumatran Orang-utan
- Sumatran Rhinoceros
- Sumatran Tiger
- Sun Bear
- Swai Fish
- Swan
- Swedish Vallhund
Newest Animals that Start with the Letter S
The most recently added Animals that start with the letter S.
Saint Shepherd
These dogs have an eager-to-please attitude, making them sweet and happy pets.
Shepkita
These dogs can sometimes be overly aggressive.
Skye Terrier
Skye terriers are the oldest terrier breed, dating back at least 400 years.
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