Animal

This page list the animals, or creatures, in The Legend of Zelda series that are not violent, unless provoked. Enemies are not to be included in this listing.

Cucco


Cuccos made their first appearance in this game and are among the first animals introduced in the series. Cuccos make their return Link's Awakening. The Flying Rooster introduced the concept of Cucco Gliding. Cuccos making their first 3D appearance in Ocarina of time. A Cucco is basically a Hylian version of a Chicken. Cuccos returning in Majora's Mask. Used as a get away escape by the Bombers...

Fish


Fish were introduced in A Link to the Past. Fish also made their first 3D appearance in Ocarina of Time. A treat that Jabu-Jabu seems to enjoy...

Monkey


Monkeys making their first 3D appearance after not appearing in Ocarina of Time.

Seahorse


Seahorse making their first and only appearance so far, in Majora's Mask.

Seagull


Link can control seagulls in The Wind Waker using a Hyoi Pear. At the Forsaken Fortress, several of them circle around the window of the room in which Aryll is being held captive. They sometimes fly alongside the King of Red Lions, Link's boat.

In Phantom Hourglass, Seagulls return mainly to add atmosphere while traveling by sea. They will follow Linebeck's Ship in groups of four. If Link shoots one of them with the cannon, they will all flee.

Dog
The dogs appear in Hyrule Town, either as pets or as strays. They can fuse Kinstone Pieces with Link, once a Minish, and give him friendly advice.

Cat
The cats play a more violent role in the Minish Cap. Some cats will crouch and stare at Link if he goes by, and some swipe and pounce at him.

Chick
The chicks inside Anju's house are crazy little things that bite at Link. One will not, and pearches on top of Swiftblade's teaching room.

Dragonfly
There are many dragonflies in the Fishing Hole in Twilight Princess. They provide an increased sense of realism as well as add ambiance.

Duck
Ducks are first found in the Fishing Hole inTwilight Princess. They can either be found swimming in the pond or walking along the banks.

Squirrel
Squirrels first appear in A Link to the Past in the Master Sword's cove. They do nothing more than run across the screen. In the GBA release, they take part in the Riddle Quest.

Squirrels reappear in Twilight Princess they play a minor role and are mostly found in the Ordona Province. At one point one talks to Link while he is in his Wolf Form. It tells Link that animals all understand each other.