Read below for information on 41 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.
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Popular Animals starting with H
A Honey Badger
Honey Badger
One of earth’s bravest creatures!
A Horse
Horse
Has evolved over 50 million years!
Animals that Start with H
A Hagfish
Hagfish
Can use slim to suffocate marine predators or escape capture
A Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Found in coastal waters around the world!
A Hamster
Hamster
Able to run as quickly backwards as forwards!
A Harbor Seal
Harbor Seal
Harbor seals can dive as deep as 1400 feet
A Hare
Hare
Can reach speeds of over 40 mph!
A Harpy Eagle
Harpy Eagle
Talon’s the size of a grizzly bear’s claws!
A Harrier
Harrier
Cheerful, tolerant and sweet-tempered!
A Havanese
Havanese
These are the only dogs that are native to Cuba
A Havapoo
Havapoo
The exact appearance of a Havapoo can vary based on whether the genes of its Poodle or Havanese parent are more dominant.
A Havashire
Havashire
Both of the Havashire’s parent breeds were very popular among the upper classes.
A Hawaiian Crow
Hawaiian Crow
Once believed to be a family guardian spirit in Hawaii
A Hedgehog
Hedgehog
Thought to be one of the oldest mammals on Earth!
A Hercules Beetle
Hercules Beetle
Can grow up to 7 inches long!
A Hermit Crab
Hermit Crab
There are over 500 different species!
A Heron
Heron
Inhabits wetlands around the world!
A Herring
Herring
People enjoy the taste of the oily fish in many different ways including pickled, smoked, salted, dried and fermented.
A Highland Cattle
Highland Cattle
Natively found in the Scottish Highlands!
A Himalayan
Himalayan
Also known as the Colourpoint Persian!
A Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus
Has pink anti-bacterial sweat!
A Honduran White Bat
Honduran White Bat
The bat only eats figs.
A Honey Badger
Honey Badger
One of earth’s bravest creatures!
A Honey Bee
Honey Bee
There are only 8 recognized species!
A Hoopoe
Hoopoe
Stunning bird with a stinky way to deter predators!
A Horgi
Horgi
Horgis have a silly side and love to be the center of attention.
A Horn Shark
Horn Shark
Endemic to the Californian coast!
A Hornbill
Hornbill
The bird has a massive horn on its bill!
A Horned Frog
Horned Frog
Natively found in South America!
A Horned Lizard
Horned Lizard
The horned lizards are able to squirt blood from their eyes.
A Horse
Horse
Has evolved over 50 million years!
A Horsefly
Horsefly
Horseflies have been seen performing Immelmann turns, much like fighter jets.
A Horseshoe Crab
Horseshoe Crab
Changed little in over 500 million years!
A House Finch
House Finch
The house finch can become redder depending on what it eats
A Howler Monkey
Howler Monkey
Spends 80% of it’s time resting!
A Human
Human
Thought to have orignated 200,000 years ago!
A Humboldt Penguin
Humboldt Penguin
Found on the South American coast!
A Hummingbird
Hummingbird
Beat their wings up to 80 times per second!
A Humpback Whale
Humpback Whale
There are thought to be 80,000 left in the wild!
A Huskador
Huskador
Huskadors are gaining in popularity as service dogs.
A Husky Jack
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.
A Huskydoodle
Huskydoodle
Huskydoodles are known for their jumping abilities!
A Hyena
Hyena
There are four different species!
Alphabetical List of Animals That Start with H
Hagfish
Hammerhead Shark
Hamster
Harbor Seal
Hare
Harpy Eagle
Harrier
Havanese
Havapoo
Havashire
Hawaiian Crow
Hedgehog
Hercules Beetle
Hermit Crab
Heron
Herring
Highland Cattle
Himalayan
Hippopotamus
Honduran White Bat
Honey Badger
Honey Bee
Hoopoe
Horgi
Horn Shark
Hornbill
Horned Frog
Horned Lizard
Horse
Horsefly
Horseshoe Crab
House Finch
Howler Monkey
Human
Humboldt Penguin
Hummingbird
Humpback Whale
Huskador
Husky Jack
Huskydoodle
Hyena
