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Mammals that Start with the Letter H

Hamster
Able to run as quickly backwards as forwards!

Harbor Porpoise
Surprisingly, not a dolphin!

Harbor Seal
Harbor seals can dive as deep as 1400 feet

Hare
Can reach speeds of over 50 mph!

Harp Seal
The harp seal can migrate up to 3,000 miles every year

Harrier
Cheerful, tolerant and sweet-tempered!

Hartebeest
Unlike other animals that move towards the water source, hartebeests move to more arid locations after rainfall.

Havanese
These are the only dogs that are native to Cuba

Havapoo
The exact appearance of a Havapoo can vary based on whether the genes of its Poodle or Havanese parent are more dominant.

Havashire
Both of the Havashire’s parent breeds were very popular among the upper classes.

Hawaiian Monk Seal
Hawaiian name is "Ilio-holo-i-ka-uaua," meaning "the dog which runs in rough waters.

Hedgehog
Thought to be one of the oldest mammals on Earth!

Highland Cattle
Natively found in the Scottish Highlands!

Himalayan
Also known as the Colorpoint Persian!

Hippopotamus
Has pink anti-bacterial sweat!

Hoary Bat
The hoary bat travels hundreds of miles south for the winter

Hokkaido
Known for its bravery and ability to withstand the cold.

Honduran White Bat
The bat only eats figs.

Honey Badger
One of earth's bravest creatures!

Hooded Seal
Hooded seal pups are called bluebacks because the color of the fur on their back is blue-gray. This pretty color made people want to make fur coats out of them and made them a target for hunters.

Horgi
Horgis have a silly side and love to be the center of attention.

Horse
Has evolved over 50 million years!

Howler Monkey
Spends 80% of it's time resting!

Human
Thought to have orignated 200,000 years ago!

Huntaway
Huntaways have a strong instinct for herding.

Huskador
Huskadors are gaining in popularity as service dogs.

Huskita
Huskitas prefer a consistent daily routine with lots of activity.

Husky
To communicate, Siberian Huskies rarely bark but instead create their own music and howl.

Husky Jack
Due to the mix of genes, a Husky Jack’s coat may be a variety of colors including black, gray, white, red, sable, or mixed colors.

Huskydoodle
Huskydoodles are known for their jumping abilities!

Hyena
There are four different species!
Alphabetical List of Mammals that Start with H
- Hamster
- Harbor Porpoise
- Harbor Seal
- Hare
- Harp Seal
- Harrier
- Hartebeest
- Havanese
- Havapoo
- Havashire
- Hawaiian Monk Seal
- Hedgehog
- Highland Cattle
- Himalayan
- Hippopotamus
- Hoary Bat
- Hokkaido
- Honduran White Bat
- Honey Badger
- Hooded Seal
- Horgi
- Horse
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- Howler Monkey
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- Huntaway
- Huskador
- Huskita
- Husky
- Husky Jack
- Huskydoodle
- Hyena
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