Umbrellabird, Unicorn, Unau, Urchin, Urial. Introduce very young kids to the ABC’s with this free online game featuring cute animals that start with the letter U. Click the animal to hear its sound, and it’s name to hear it said out loud.
Umbrellabird
Unau
Unicorn
(Mythical)
Alphabetical list of animals that start with U
A full alphabetical list of popular animal names that begin with the letter U for toddlers and preschool kids.
- Uakari
- Umbrellabird
- Unau (sloth)
- Unicorn (mythical)
- Urchin
- Urial
- Uromastyx
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Uppercase U
Unicorn
(Mythical)
Lowercase u
unicorn
(Mythical)
Letter U animals video
Frequently asked questions about animals that start with U
Animals that start with U include Urial, Uakari, Umbrella Bird, Uromastyx, Unicornfish, and Uinta Ground Squirrel.
Mammals that start with U include Unau (sloth), Urial, Uakari, Uinta Ground Squirrel, and Uganda Kob.
Birds that start with U include Umbrella Bird, Upland Sandpiper, and Unicolored Blackbird.
Reptiles that start with U include Uromastyx (a type of spiny-tailed lizard) and Utahraptor (prehistoric, extinct).
Amphibians starting with U include the Uluguru Forest Tree Frog and Uperoleia (a genus of Australian toads).
Sea animals that start with U include Urchin (Sea Urchin), Unicornfish, Urchin (Sea Urchin), and Umbrella Squid.
Insects and bugs that start with U include Ulysses Butterfly and Underwing Moth.
Endangered animals that start with U include Uakari (certain species), Ugandan Kob (in some regions), and various species of Uromastyx due to habitat threats.
There are very few domesticated animals that start with U, but the Uromastyx lizard is sometimes kept as a pet.
Yes, the Unicorn is the most famous mythical animal starting with U, featured in folklore around the world.
The Unicorn (mythical) is the most recognized, while the Urchin and Urial are notable among real animals.
There are fewer animals starting with U than with many other letters, but still a notable variety across different categories.
The Urial is one of the largest mammals starting with U, while the Unicornfish is notable among sea creatures.
The Uperoleia (toadlet) and Ulysses Butterfly are among the smallest animals beginning with U.
Predators that start with U include certain Uromastyx species (insectivorous when young) and prehistoric predators like Utahraptor.
Herbivores that start with U include Urial, Uakari (fruit-heavy diet), and Uromastyx (as adults, they eat mainly vegetation).
Nocturnal animals that start with U include the Uakari and Underwing Moth.
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