Animals That Start With S
Discover 2 animals whose common name begins with the letter S, from Sea Otter to Snow Leopard. Browse photos, taxonomy, habitat, diet, and conservation status for each species.
S Animals
Sea Otter
Enhydra lutris
MammalThe sea otter is the heaviest member of the weasel family and one of the few mammals known to use tools, cracking open shellfish with rocks while floating on its back.
Snow Leopard
Panthera uncia
MammalThe snow leopard is an elusive big cat adapted to life in the high, cold mountains of Central and South Asia, so rarely seen it's often called the 'ghost of the mountains'.
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Interesting S Animal Facts
- Sea Otter: A sea otter's fur can have up to a million hairs per square inch, the densest of any animal.
- Snow Leopard: It can leap up to 15 meters in a single bound.
S Animals FAQs
How many animals start with the letter S?
This page currently features 2 animals whose common name starts with S, and more are added regularly.
What is the most popular animal starting with S?
Sea Otter is the most popular animal starting with S on this site.
What is the rarest animal starting with S?
Sea Otter has the most severe conservation status (Endangered) among animals starting with S.
Are any animals starting with S endangered?
Yes — 2 animals starting with S are classified as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered.