This list includes 29 Mammals that start with T, from “Taiga vole” to “Turkish hamster”. These species range from tiny rodents to larger carnivores and aid education, conservation, and field identification.

Mammals that start with T are a varied group including rodents, bats, carnivores, and marsupials. The Tasmanian devil is a famous example, known worldwide from conservation stories and popular culture.

Below you’ll find the table with common name, scientific name, habitat, and average size (cm).

Common name: The familiar name you recognize for each species, helping you quickly locate and discuss animals by name.

Scientific name: The Latin binomial shows precise species identity, letting you confirm taxonomy and search scientific records.

Habitat: A concise habitat label (forest, grassland, marine, etc.) that tells you where the species typically lives and forages.

Average size (cm): The typical adult length in centimetres, generally useful for visual comparison and field identification estimates.

Mammals that start with T

Common name Scientific name Habitat Average size (cm) Description
Tiger Panthera tigris forest 250 Iconic striped big cat of Asia, a top predator in forests and grasslands; many subspecies are threatened by habitat loss and poaching.
Tasmanian devil Sarcophilus harrisii forest 65 Stocky carnivorous marsupial from Tasmania, known for loud screeches and a powerful bite; vulnerable due to a contagious facial tumor disease.
Tammar wallaby Notamacropus eugenii grassland 70 Small Australian macropod found in coastal scrub and grasslands; a dusk-active hopper often seen around open pastures.
Tibetan fox Vulpes ferrilata montane 54 Compact fox of the Tibetan Plateau adapted to cold montane steppe; specializes in hunting pikas and small mammals.
Tibetan macaque Macaca thibetana montane 60 Large Old World monkey in China, inhabiting temperate montane forests with thick fur to withstand cold climates.
Tufted deer Elaphodus cephalophus forest 85 Small East Asian deer with a distinctive forehead tuft and fang-like canines; secretive and tied to dense forest habitat.
Thomas’s langur Trachypithecus thomasi forest 55 Leaf-eating monkey of Southeast Asian forests with striking coloration; depends on intact rainforest for foliage diet.
Temminck’s pangolin Smutsia temminckii savanna 80 African pangolin that rolls into a scaly ball when threatened; heavily hunted for scales and meat, conservation concern.
Tayra Eira barbara forest 70 Agile mustelid from Central and South American forests, omnivorous and skilled at climbing and hunting small vertebrates.
Tufted capuchin Sapajus apella forest 40 Intelligent New World monkey with a crest of hair; famous for tool use and varied diet in tropical forests.
Thomson’s gazelle Eudorcas thomsonii savanna 115 Slender antelope of East African plains, very fast and a common prey species for cheetahs and other predators.
Thick-tailed bushbaby Otolemur crassicaudatus forest 27 Nocturnal African primate with big eyes and a thick tail; leaps between branches to feed on gum, fruit, and insects.
Turkish hamster Mesocricetus brandti grassland 17 Small burrowing rodent native to parts of Turkey and Central Asia; solitary and active in twilight hours.
Topi Damaliscus lunatus savanna 150 Graceful African antelope of open savannas with a dark face and high-stepping gait; grazes on short grasses.
Takin Budorcas taxicolor montane 190 Large, muscular goat-antelope of Himalayan forests and alpine slopes with a shaggy coat and stocky build.
Taiwan serow Capricornis swinhoei montane 110 Endemic goat-antelope of Taiwan’s mountains, adapted to rocky, forested slopes and mostly solitary.
Tenkile Dendrolagus scottae montane 80 Rare tree-kangaroo from Papua New Guinea highland forests; endangered due to hunting and habitat loss.
Thirteen-lined ground squirrel Ictidomys tridecemlineatus grassland 23 Striped North American ground squirrel of prairie habitats; hibernates and stores food in burrows.
Tiger quoll Dasyurus maculatus forest 60 Spotted Australian marsupial carnivore, an agile nocturnal hunter and climber; threatened in parts of its range.
Tasmanian pademelon Thylogale billardierii forest 50 Small nocturnal marsupial endemic to Tasmania, common in forests and shrublands, feeds on grasses and leaves.
Tree hyrax Dendrohyrax arboreus forest 40 Arboreal hyrax of African forests noted for loud nocturnal calls and surprising agility among branches.
Townsend’s mole Scalopus townsendii subterranean 16 North American mole specialized for digging moist soils, creating extensive tunnels to hunt invertebrates.
Tibetan antelope Pantholops hodgsonii montane 120 Also called chiru; migratory ungulate of the Tibetan Plateau adapted to high-altitude steppe and cold conditions.
Toque macaque Macaca sinica forest 55 Sri Lankan monkey with a distinctive cap-like hair pattern, inhabiting a variety of forested habitats and often seen near people.
Tonkin snub-nosed monkey Rhinopithecus avunculus montane 60 Critically endangered primate from Vietnam’s montane forests, noted for its upturned nose and tiny wild population.
Tailless tenrec Tenrec ecaudatus forest 30 Large Malagasy insectivore often called the tailless or common tenrec; nocturnal and omnivorous, found in varied habitats.
Townsend’s big-eared bat Corynorhinus townsendii cave 8 North American insectivorous bat with very large ears; roosts in caves, mines and buildings.
Townsend’s vole Microtus townsendii grassland 15 Rodent of Pacific Northwest grasslands and wetlands, lives in burrows and feeds on grasses and roots.
Taiga vole Microtus xanthognathus tundra 14 Small rodent of boreal and tundra-edge habitats in North America, active year-round and often under snow.

Descriptions

Tiger
Tasmanian devil
Tammar wallaby
Tibetan fox
Tibetan macaque
Tufted deer
Thomas’s langur
Temminck’s pangolin
Tayra
Tufted capuchin
Thomson’s gazelle
Thick-tailed bushbaby
Turkish hamster
Topi
Takin
Taiwan serow
Tenkile
Thirteen-lined ground squirrel
Tiger quoll
Tasmanian pademelon
Tree hyrax
Townsend’s mole
Tibetan antelope
Toque macaque
Tonkin snub-nosed monkey
Tailless tenrec
Townsend’s big-eared bat
Townsend’s vole
Taiga vole
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