Five Zoo Animals Whose Names End in "-er"

Here are five common zoo animals whose names end with the letters "-er":

1. Tiger — Panthera tigris (endangered big cat)
2. Panther — Melanistic leopard/jaguar (color variant, not separate species)
3. Spider — Various species (tarantulas, orb-weavers in invertebrate houses)
4. Otter — Lutrinae subfamily (Asian small-clawed, giant, sea, river otters)
5. Badger — Mustelidae (American, European, honey badger)

Bonus "-er" Zoo Animals

• Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar (big cats)
• Beaver, Capybara (rodents)
• Tapir, Okapi (ungulates)
• Flamingo, Condor, Hornbill (birds)
• Monitor (lizards), Gecko, Skink
• Anteater, Armadillo, Pangolin
• Sloth, Loris, Potto
• Caiman, Alligator, Crocodile

Many animal names end in "-er" due to English agent-noun suffix (one who does X) or Germanic roots. Great for word games and early literacy!