Read below for information on 30 different animals that start with the letter H, from hammerhead sharks to hyenas. Hyenas are the most popular letter H animal. The least popular are hercules beetles, which at up to 7 inches long are the largest beetle species in the world. Some fun facts about H name animals include:
- The hippopotamus is the world’s deadliest land animal. It is estimated that hippopotamuses kill 500 people a year in Africa.
- Hamsters can run as fast backwards as forwards
- Hummingbirds beat their wings up to 80 times per second.
Popular Animals starting with H
Honey Badger
One of earth's bravest creatures!
Horse
Has evolved over 50 million years!
Our Newest H Animals
The most recently added Animals that start with the letter H.
Herring
People enjoy the taste of the oily fish in many different ways including pickled, smoked, salted, dried and fermented.
Hagfish
Can use slim to suffocate marine predators or escape capture
Hamster
Able to run as quickly backwards as forwards!
Most Recently Updated H Animals
The most recently updated Animals that start with the letter H.
Havanese
These are the only dogs that are native to Cuba
Hornbill
The bird has a massive horn on its bill!
Hoopoe
Stunning bird with a stinky way to deter predators!
All Animals that Start with H
Hagfish
Can use slim to suffocate marine predators or escape capture
Hammerhead Shark
Found in coastal waters around the world!
Hamster
Able to run as quickly backwards as forwards!
Hare
Can reach speeds of over 40 mph!
Harpy Eagle
Talon's the size of a grizzly bear's claws!
Harrier
Cheerful, tolerant and sweet-tempered!
Havanese
These are the only dogs that are native to Cuba
Hawaiian Crow
Once believed to be a family guardian spirit in Hawaii
Hedgehog
Thought to be one of the oldest mammals on Earth!
Hercules Beetle
Can grow up to 7 inches long!
Hermit Crab
There are over 500 different species!
Heron
Inhabits wetlands around the world!
Herring
People enjoy the taste of the oily fish in many different ways including pickled, smoked, salted, dried and fermented.
Highland Cattle
Natively found in the Scottish Highlands!
Himalayan
Also known as the Colourpoint Persian!
Hippopotamus
Has pink anti-bacterial sweat!
Honey Badger
One of earth's bravest creatures!
Honey Bee
There are only 7 recognised species!
Hoopoe
Stunning bird with a stinky way to deter predators!
Horn Shark
Endemic to the Californian coast!
Hornbill
The bird has a massive horn on its bill!
Horned Frog
Natively found in South America!
Horse
Has evolved over 50 million years!
Horseshoe Crab
Changed little in over 500 million years!
Howler Monkey
Spends 80% of it's time resting!
Human
Thought to have orignated 200,000 years ago!
Humboldt Penguin
Found on the South American coast!
Hummingbird
Beat their wings up to 80 times per second!
Humpback Whale
There are thought to be 80,000 left in the wild!
Hyena
There are four different species!
Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with H
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