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Chimpanzee
Pan troglodytes
Humanity's closest living relative — sharing 98.7% of our DNA — a great ape of African forests with sophisticated tool use, complex social politics, and documented warfare between communities.
Below are animals that contain the letter Z anywhere in the name. Each of the 4 animals below opens to a full profile.
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| Chimpanzee | Gazelle | Quetzal | Zebra |
List of Animals That Contain Z
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Gazelle
Gazella (genus)
A swift, slender African and Asian antelope — about a dozen species ranging across savannas, deserts, and open grasslands, prized prey for cheetahs and lions, and a model of running efficiency.
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Quetzal
Pharomachrus mocinno
Central America's most spectacular bird — the resplendent quetzal's emerald green tail feathers can reach 65 cm and were considered more valuable than gold by the Maya and Aztec civilisations; it is the national bird of Guatemala, depicted on the flag and currency, and remains a symbol of freedom as it refuses to survive long in captivity.
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Zebra
Equus quagga
The most common and widespread zebra species, a grazing horse with vivid black-and-white striping that lives in family bands across the African savanna.
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