Mammals That Start With E: Complete A-to-Z List

E gathers a focused group of mammals: elephants, elks and echidnas in the wild, plus a long list of English-named breeds (English Bulldog, Setter, Springer Spaniel, Lop rabbit). Here’s every mammal name starting with E in our database.

Quick facts about mammals starting with E

Total entries: 20 mammals whose names start with E.
Wild mammal species: 5.
Dog breeds: 10.
Cat breeds: 2.
Rabbit breeds: 3.

Wild mammals starting with E

A-to-Z list of wild mammal species whose common names begin with this letter.

Echidna

Spiny egg-laying mammal of Australia and New Guinea; one of just two living monotremes.

Elephants

Largest living land animals; intelligent, social, with elaborate matriarchal families.

Elk

Large North American deer; second-largest deer species after the moose.

Eurasian Beaver

European beaver species; largest rodent on the continent.

European Otter

Widespread Eurasian otter; recovering across UK and European waterways.

Dog breeds starting with E

Domestic dog breeds whose names begin with this letter.

East Siberian Laika

Large Russian sled and hunting breed of the Russian Far East.

English Bulldog

Stocky muscular British breed; calm, affectionate and instantly recognisable.

English Cream Golden Retriever

Pale-coated ‘platinum’ Golden Retriever from European show lines.

English Foxhound

Pack-hunting English scent hound; the original foxhound breed.

English Setter

Elegant feathered British gun dog; specialist on grouse and pheasant.

English Shepherd

Versatile American working farm dog descended from English collie stock.

English Springer Spaniel

Tireless British gun dog bred to flush (‘spring’) game from cover.

English Toy Spaniel

Tiny long-coated companion; favourite of King Charles II of England.

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Smallest of the four Swiss Mountain breeds; tri-coloured and herding-focused.

Estrela Mountain Dog

Portuguese livestock guardian; massive, weatherproof and famously protective.

Cat breeds starting with E

Domestic cat breeds whose names begin with this letter.

European Shorthair

Native European domestic cat; ancient ratter and the basis of many other breeds.

Exotic Shorthair

Persian cat with short fur; the ‘lazy man’s Persian’.

Rabbit breeds starting with E

Domestic rabbit breeds whose names begin with this letter.

English Angora Rabbit

Compact long-haired rabbit; thick wool requires regular grooming.

English Lop Rabbits

Largest of the lop-eared rabbits; ears can reach 70 cm tip-to-tip.

English Spot Rabbit

Distinctive spotted rabbit breed with a butterfly nose marking.

Frequently asked questions

How many mammals start with the letter E?

Animal Corner covers 20 mammals whose names begin with the letter E, including 5 wild mammal species, 10 dog breeds, 2 cat breeds and 3 rabbit breeds. Use the lists above to browse each category.

What is the most famous mammal that starts with E?

The standout wild mammal name starting with E is the elephant and echidna. Among domestic breeds, popular E-starting names include the English Bulldog and English Springer Spaniel.

Are dogs, cats and rabbits considered mammals?

Yes. All dogs, cats and rabbits are mammals, alongside wild species like deer, elephants and whales. Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young; this includes both wild species and the domesticated breeds derived from them.

What’s the smallest mammal whose name starts with E?

That depends on the letter, but on this page some of the smaller E-starting mammals include rabbit breeds and toy dog breeds. For wild species, see the species guides linked above.

How can I find more mammals on Animal Corner?

Browse the Animal Corner mammals hub at /mammal/ for the complete A-to-Z list, or use our individual breed pages: /dog-breeds/, /cat-breeds/ and /rabbit-breeds/.

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Mammals That Start With E