This list includes 5 Mammals that start with Z, from “Zanzibar red colobus” to “Zorilla”. These entries show size, habitat, and scientific names for quick classroom use and casual study.

Mammals that start with Z are a small, varied set of species mostly found in Africa and parts of Asia. The Zanzibar red colobus is a notable example, named after the island where it evolved unique forest behaviors.

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

Common name: The everyday name helps you quickly recognize species and connect them to regionally familiar animals.

Scientific name: Latin binomial gives precise identification so you can avoid confusion across languages and regions.

Habitat: Concise habitat categories show where each species lives, helping you compare ecological roles and ranges.

Average size (cm): Midpoint adult length in centimeters gives a quick sense of species’ body scale and comparison.

Mammals that start with Z

Common nameScientific nameHabitatAverage adult length (cm)
Zebra duikerCephalophus zebraforest75
ZorillaIctonyx striatusgrassland48
ZebuBos indicusgrassland240
Zanzibar red colobusPiliocolobus kirkiiforest55
Zarudny’s jirdMeriones zarudnyidesert13

Descriptions

Zebra duiker
Small West African antelope with zebra-like striping on flanks; secretive forest dweller with a compact body and short legs.
Zorilla
Striped African mustelid (also called the African polecat) that sprays musk when threatened; lives in open savanna and scrub.
Zebu
Domesticated humped cattle from South Asia, widely kept in tropical grasslands for draft power and milk; varies widely in size and shape.
Zanzibar red colobus
Endemic primate of Zanzibar with striking red and black fur; folivorous monkey found in coastal and montane forests.
Zarudny’s jird
Small desert rodent found in Central Asia; burrowing jird adapted to arid steppes and sandy soils.
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