Animals that start with an ‘E’ are pretty darn cool. This list covers every type of animal you can think of, from the cleaver Ermine to the mighty elephant.
Learn what some of the animals with a phonetic name sound like, how many types there are, and how many live on this planet.
1. Elephants
The elephant is the largest land mammal and one of the most recognizable animals in the world. With its large body, long trunk, and long tusks, it’s hard to miss this animal when traveling in of Africa.
The elephant’s shape is unique among mammals: it has a large head with a short neck, very short legs, and a long trunk that makes up most of its length. The trunk can be used for grasping objects like branches or trees, for drinking water, or for probing for food in mud or sand. The elephant also uses its trunk as a sensory organ to detect danger from predators or other animals.
2. Emu
The emu is a bird native to Australia. The emu has a distinctive appearance: unlike most birds, it lacks feathers on its head and neck. Instead, it has a large, scaly head with a large beak.
Emus spend most of their time on the ground and use their long necks to reach food sources that are out of reach for other birds. They also use their long necks to consume large amounts of food at one time.
Emus have very weak legs that don’t support their weight well; they walk on their knuckles instead of their toes. This makes them slow-moving creatures that rely heavily on speed when running away from predators or catching prey.
3. Emerald Tree Monitor
The Emerald Tree Monitor is a scarce species of monitor lizard found in the tropical rainforests of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
The Emerald Tree Monitor is a large, terrestrial (ground-dwelling) lizard with a long tail reaching up to 2 meters (6 feet). It has a large head, prominent eyes, a long neck, small limbs, and strong hind limbs. Its back is dark green or olive-colored with cream-colored blotches or
stripes on its tail and sides.
The skin on its belly is usually yellowish-white, while the rest of its body is dark-colored. Its skin contains keeled scales that are arranged like tiles on a roof. This allows them to function as armor when defending themselves from predators such as birds or mammals.
It has wide webbing between its toes that help it walk on all fours when moving around its natural habitats, such as rocky slopes or forested areas near rivers and streams. They feed primarily on invertebrates like crickets, termites, and beetles but will also eat small reptiles if given a
chance.
4. Emperor Tamarin
Emperor Tamarin is a small primate native to the Andes. Emperor tamarins have white fur that contrasts with their black faces and hands. They have long tails that they use to carry food back to their nests. Emperor tamarins are nocturnal and spend most of their time sleeping in trees.
Emperor tamarins live in groups called troops, which consist of up to 10 individuals. The troop’s size depends on the availability of food and space. Each troop has its territory and will defend it against other groups as well as against predators like jaguars and harpy eagles.
5. Elephant Shrew
The elephant shrew is a small mammal. The elephant shrew has an average body length of about 1.5 inches, about the size of a mouse. It has a long snout with a long trunk that ends in a series of long whiskers. It also has a long gray tail that ends in a tuft of brown fur. The ears are large and pointed at the top, while they are smaller at the bottom of the head.
The elephant shrew is nocturnal and spends its day sleeping in holes under rocks or in other areas where it can keep cool during the daytime heat. The elephant shrew has poor vision but uses its senses of smell and hearing to track down prey when necessary.
6. Elk
Elk are big, beautiful animals. They have huge antlers, made of bone and covered in dense fur. The males have long, curved horns that can grow up to 2 meters long.
The elk is a type of deer native to North America. There are several subspecies of this species, but all of them look similar from a distance. Elk live in the forests and woodlands of North America, although they will also venture into more open areas if food or water is plentiful. Elk are
herbivores that feed on grasses, shrubs, and forbs. They typically eat about 2 pounds per day.
7. Eland
An eland’s habitat ranges from savanna woodlands to mountain grasslands, but it also inhabits forests and scrublands. Elands are solitary animals that live in herds of up to 20 individuals. They graze on grasses, leaves, shoots, and bark during the day. In addition to grazing, elands
often eat fruit, berries, and flowers when available.
The eland lives in groups called herds consisting of one male with several females and they’re young. The herd follows the dominant male for protection against predators like lions or hyenas that hunt alone or in pairs. Adult males are large and weigh about 1,200 pounds; females reach about 600 pounds in adulthood.
Elands have thick coats that protect them from cold weather and predators such as lions or dogs that may attack them while resting or sleeping.
8. Electric Catfish
Electric catfish are a type of fish recognized by their electric blue markings and ability to produce shocks that humans can feel. The fish is commonly found in lakes and rivers throughout the world. Electric catfishes have been known to produce electric shocks in contact with other
animals, including humans.
They use the electricity produced by electric catfish for communication, reproduction, and defense against predators. The electric shock is fatal to some animals regarding reproduction, so it’s best not to interact with these fish if you want the offspring to survive.
9. Eels
The eel is a long, thin, snake-like fish. It can grow up to three feet long and weigh up to fifty pounds, but most eels are much smaller. It has a slim body, which it uses to camouflage itself among the substrate in shallow water. Its body is covered in small, plate-like scales known as
dermal denticles.
Eels are found worldwide in fresh or salt water but are most common in warmer climates. They have been known to live for up to 30 years and can survive several days out of water.
Eels have been observed to lay eggs and hatch into larvae called leptocephali. These larvae spend several years swimming around their native environment before settling on the seabed and starting their own lives as adults.
10. Eastern Woodrat
The eastern woodrat is a small rodent with a brownish gray color. It has a long tail that is covered in thick fur, and it has a long snout. The eastern woodrat’s fur is soft to the touch. The eastern woodrat has two types of fur: guard hairs and underfur. Guard hairs are long and straight,
and underfur is short to medium length and curly.
The eastern woodrats’ ears are large and pointed at the tips, but they also have small holes where blood vessels can be seen. Their eyes are large, but their noses are not very big or protruding.
11. Eagle
Eagles are powerful birds with long wings and necks. They also have wide, sharp bills and strong legs. Eagles have large eyes, which help them spot prey at great distances. They can fly for long periods without resting or taking breaks.
Eagles have a large appetite, so they need to eat large amounts of food each day to give them energy for their daily activities. Eagles also need to eat meat because it is rich in protein and fat, which helps them grow quickly and keeps them healthy.
The eagle’s diet consists of fish, small mammals like rabbits and hares, and carrion (dead animals that have been decaying). Eagles may also eat birds or eggs if they find them while hunting for food. Eagle chicks grow very fast during the first year of life, thanks to the high-protein diet
they receive from their parents when they hatch out of their eggs.
12. Eastern Chipmunk
The Eastern Chipmunk is a small chipmunk that lives in the eastern United States and Canada. They are smaller than the North American chipmunks and have a black tail that makes them look like they have a stripe down their sides. The Eastern Chipmunk has brown fur with black stripes on its back and sides. They have long tails that they use to balance while they are running.
The Eastern Chipmunk eats seeds, nuts, fruits, and insects. They can eat between 25-50 grams of food each day which is about 1 ounce, or 30-60 pieces of fruit or vegetable, depending on how fast you chew.
This amount of food is about one-fifth of their body weight, so it would take them around five hours to eat this much if they were sitting still, but if they were running around eating, it would take longer because they need to stop often for food or water breaks which means more time spent eating than sitting still!
14. Ermine
Ermine is one of the most beautiful and elegant animals you can imagine. It is also a very clever creature that has many tricks up its sleeve. It is a small mammal that lives in cold countries, including Canada. It has a long body with a round head and rounded ears. The fur is long and dark
with white spots on it. Ermine also has a long tail that ends at a point. This tail acts as a third leg for the animal when it runs.
Ermines are mammals with hair growing out of their bodies called guard hairs or guard hairs. These hairs help them keep warm in cold weather and protect them from predators by keeping their coats smooth and shiny!
15. Eurasian Lynx
The Eurasian Lynx, also known as the Eurasian Leopard, is a medium-sized cat with a thick, shaggy coat and distinctive black spots. The lynx has broad paws with short toes that help it climb trees and lie in wait for prey. It can run up to 60 mph (97 km/h) when chasing prey or escaping
danger.
The Eurasian Lynx is a big cat native to almost all of Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa. In the past, they ranged south into the Middle East and India but now only survive in Turkey, southern Russia, Iran, and northern Iraq.
Wrapping Up
Animals are an excellent source of inspiration and a gateway to help you get going and get something done. A great list of animals starting with the letter E.