This list includes 29 Mammals that start with E, from “Eastern Chipmunk” to “Evening Bat”. They range from tiny bats and rodents to larger ungulates and primates, useful for quick reference.
Mammals that start with E are species whose common names begin with the letter E. For example, the elephant is a widely recognized E mammal with deep cultural significance around the world.
Below you’ll find the table with common name, scientific name, habitat, and average size (cm).
Common name: The familiar name people use for each species, helping you quickly identify animals by everyday labels.
Scientific name: The Latin binomial gives a precise species identity, so you can match entries across guides and databases.
Habitat: A concise category of where the species typically lives, so you know its preferred environments at a glance.
Average size (cm): The typical adult length in centimeters, giving you a quick sense of each animal’s physical scale.
Mammals that start with E
| Common name | Scientific name | Habitat | Average adult length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edible Dormouse | Glis glis | forest | 16 |
| Egyptian Fruit Bat | Rousettus aegyptiacus | forest | 14 |
| Egyptian Mongoose | Herpestes ichneumon | shrubland | 53 |
| Ermine | Mustela erminea | grassland | 25 |
| Etruscan Shrew | Suncus etruscus | grassland | 4 |
| Eurasian Elk | Alces alces | forest | 230 |
| Eurasian Harvest Mouse | Micromys minutus | grassland | 6 |
| Eurasian Lynx | Lynx lynx | forest montane | 105 |
| Eurasian Otter | Lutra lutra | freshwater | 76 |
| Eurasian Red Squirrel | Sciurus vulgaris | forest | 21 |
| Eurasian Water Shrew | Neomys fodiens | freshwater | 8 |
| European Badger | Meles meles | forest shrubland | 75 |
| European Beaver | Castor fiber | freshwater | 80 |
| European Bison | Bison bonasus | grassland forest | 250 |
| European Hedgehog | Erinaceus europaeus | shrubland urban | 25 |
| European Mole | Talpa europaea | grassland | 14 |
| European Mink | Mustela lutreola | freshwater | 35 |
| European Polecat | Mustela putorius | forest shrubland | 38 |
| European Rabbit | Oryctolagus cuniculus | grassland | 40 |
| European Wildcat | Felis silvestris | forest | 65 |
| Ethiopian Hedgehog | Paraechinus aethiopicus | desert | 23 |
| Ethiopian Wolf | Canis simensis | montane | 100 |
| Evening Bat | Nycticeius humeralis | forest | 7 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | Tamias striatus | forest | 25 |
| Eastern Cottontail | Sylvilagus floridanus | grassland | 40 |
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | Sciurus carolinensis | forest urban | 27 |
| Eastern Grey Kangaroo | Macropus giganteus | grassland | 105 |
| Eastern Mole | Scalopus aquaticus | grassland | 19 |
| Eastern Spotted Skunk | Spilogale putorius | grassland | 33 |
Descriptions
Edible Dormouse
Found across much of Europe, this arboreal rodent eats seeds and fruits and can hibernate for long periods, making it a memorable garden guest.
Egyptian Fruit Bat
Widespread in Africa and the Middle East, this fruit-eating bat roosts in caves and uses simple echolocation to navigate while foraging at night.
Egyptian Mongoose
Native to North Africa and parts of the Middle East, this daytime predator hunts rodents, reptiles and eggs and is known for its bold, cat-like behavior.
Ermine
Also called the stoat, found across Eurasia and North America; small, agile carnivore that turns white in winter in cold regions for seasonal camouflage.
Etruscan Shrew
Found from southern Europe to South Asia, this tiny insectivorous mammal is one of the smallest by mass and has an extremely fast metabolism.
Eurasian Elk
Called the moose in North America, this giant deer lives in northern Eurasian forests and is famous for the males’ huge palmate antlers.
Eurasian Harvest Mouse
Found across Europe and Asia, this tiny climber builds spherical nests in reeds and grasses and feeds on seeds and insects.
Eurasian Lynx
Native to Europe and Asia, this medium-sized wild cat has tufted ears and hunts deer and smaller mammals across forested and mountain areas.
Eurasian Otter
Widespread in Europe and Asia, this semi-aquatic mustelid feeds mainly on fish and is a common indicator of healthy waterways.
Eurasian Red Squirrel
Native to Eurasian woodlands, this reddish tree squirrel hoards seeds and has declined locally where introduced Eastern Gray Squirrels compete with it.
Eurasian Water Shrew
Found across much of Europe, this aquatic shrew hunts in streams and ponds, diving to catch invertebrates and small fish.
European Badger
Widespread across Europe and parts of Asia, this social omnivore lives in burrow systems called setts and feeds on earthworms, small mammals and plants.
European Beaver
Native to Eurasia, this large rodent builds dams and lodges, profoundly shaping wetland ecosystems through its engineering behavior.
European Bison
Europe’s largest land mammal, reintroduced in parts of its former range; grazes open woodland and meadows and can weigh over a tonne.
European Hedgehog
Common across Europe, this nocturnal insectivore rolls into a spiny ball for defense and is often seen in gardens and parks.
European Mole
Found throughout much of Europe, this fossorial insectivore digs tunnels for hunting earthworms and creates characteristic molehills in lawns and fields.
European Mink
Once widespread in Europe, this semi-aquatic mustelid lives along rivers and wetlands and is now critically endangered in many regions.
European Polecat
Native to Europe and western Asia, this carnivorous mustelid is the wild ancestor of the domestic ferret and hunts small mammals and birds.
European Rabbit
Native to the Iberian Peninsula, this burrowing, social herbivore has been widely introduced and can form large warren colonies.
European Wildcat
Found in woodlands across Europe and western Asia, this solitary predator resembles a domestic cat and is often a conservation focus to prevent hybridization.
Ethiopian Hedgehog
Found in the Horn of Africa and Arabian deserts, this small spiny mammal forages for insects and survives in arid environments.
Ethiopian Wolf
Restricted to Ethiopia’s highlands, this rare canid specializes in hunting rodents and is one of Africa’s most endangered carnivores.
Evening Bat
Native to eastern North America, this small insectivorous bat emerges at dusk and often roosts in tree cavities or buildings.
Eastern Chipmunk
Common in eastern North America, this striped ground squirrel stores food in cheek pouches and builds elaborate burrow systems.
Eastern Cottontail
Widespread in North America, this common rabbit prefers brushy fields and edges and is a prolific, crepuscular herbivore.
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Native to eastern North America and introduced elsewhere, this adaptable tree squirrel is known for caching nuts and thriving in cities.
Eastern Grey Kangaroo
Native to eastern Australia, this large grazing marsupial travels by hopping and lives in mobs that browse grasslands and open forests.
Eastern Mole
Found in eastern North America, this solitary, burrowing insectivore digs extensive tunnel networks and feeds mainly on earthworms.
Eastern Spotted Skunk
Native to eastern North America, this small skunk performs a handstand-like threat display and feeds on insects, small mammals and fruits.