Hippopotamus, Hedgehog, Horse, Hummingbird, Hyena. Learning & playing mix seamlessly when little kids explore these cute animals that start with the letter H. Click the animal to hear its sound, and it’s name to hear it said out loud.
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Hyena
Alphabetical list of animals that start with H
A full alphabetical list of popular animal names that begin with the letter H for toddlers and preschool kids.
- Hammerhead Shark
- Hamster
- Hare
- Harpy Eagle
- Hartebeest
- Hawk
- Hedgehog
- Hermit Crab
- Heron
- Hippopotamus
- Hornbill
- Horse
- Horseshoe Crab
- Howler Monkey
- Hummingbird
- Humpback Whale
- Hyena
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Uppercase H
Horse
Lowercase h
horse
Letter H animals video
Frequently asked questions about animals that start with H
Some examples include Horse, Hippopotamus, Hawk, Hamster, Heron, and Hornet.
Mammals that start with H include Horse, Hippopotamus, Hamster, Hedgehog, Howler Monkey, and Hyena.
Birds that start with H include Hawk, Heron, Hummingbird, Hoopoe, and Harpy Eagle.
Reptiles that start with H include Horned Lizard, House Gecko, and Hog-nosed Snake.
Amphibians that start with H include the Hellbender (a large salamander), Himalayan Newt, and Horned Frog.
Sea animals that start with H include Hammerhead Shark, Haddock, Humphead Wrasse, and Horseshoe Crab.
Insects and bugs that start with H include Hornet, Housefly, Horsefly, and Harlequin Bug.
Endangered animals that start with H include the Hawaiian Monk Seal, Hawksbill Sea Turtle, and Hispaniolan Solenodon.
Domesticated animals that start with H include Horse, Hamster, and Himalayan Cat.
Yes! The Hippogriff is a mythical creature with the front half of an eagle and the hind half of a horse.
The Horse is one of the most popular animals starting with H, valued for riding, work, and companionship.
There are many animals that start with H, across all major groups including mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, and marine animals.
The Hippopotamus is the largest animal starting with H and is among the heaviest land mammals.
The Hummingbird is one of the smallest animals, and the Harlequin Bug is among the smallest insects.
Predators that start with H include Hyena, Hawk, Hammerhead Shark, and Harpy Eagle.
Herbivores that start with H include Horse, Hippopotamus (mostly herbivorous), and Hamster.
Nocturnal animals that start with H include the Hedgehog, Hamster, and House Gecko.
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