Animals that start with U

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.

Cartoon Umbrellabird | Alphabetimals.com

Umbrellabird

Cartoon Unau | Alphabetimals.com

Unau

Cartoon Unicorn | Alphabetimals.com

Unicorn

(Mythical)

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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.

  1. Uakari
  2. Umbrellabird
  3. Unau (sloth)
  4. Unicorn (mythical)
  5. Urchin
  6. Urial
  7. Uromastyx

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Uppercase U

Cartoon Unicorn | Alphabetimals.com

Unicorn

(Mythical)

Lowercase u

Cartoon Baby Unicorn | Alphabetimals.com

unicorn

(Mythical)

Letter U animals video

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Frequently asked questions about animals that start with U

What are some animals that start with the letter U?

Animals that start with U include Urial, Uakari, Umbrella Bird, Uromastyx, Unicornfish, and Uinta Ground Squirrel.

What mammals start with the letter U?

Mammals that start with U include Unau (sloth), Urial, Uakari, Uinta Ground Squirrel, and Uganda Kob.Cartoon Unau | Alphabetimals.com

What birds start with the letter U?

Birds that start with U include Umbrella Bird, Upland Sandpiper, and Unicolored Blackbird.Cartoon Umbrellabird | Alphabetimals.com

What reptiles start with U?

Reptiles that start with U include Uromastyx (a type of spiny-tailed lizard) and Utahraptor (prehistoric, extinct).

What amphibians start with the letter U?

Amphibians starting with U include the Uluguru Forest Tree Frog and Uperoleia (a genus of Australian toads).

What sea animals start with U?

Sea animals that start with U include Urchin (Sea Urchin), Unicornfish, Urchin (Sea Urchin), and Umbrella Squid.Cartoon Urchin | Alphabetimals.com

What insects and bugs start with U?

Insects and bugs that start with U include Ulysses Butterfly and Underwing Moth.

What endangered animals start with U?

Endangered animals that start with U include Uakari (certain species), Ugandan Kob (in some regions), and various species of Uromastyx due to habitat threats.

What domesticated animals start with U?

There are very few domesticated animals that start with U, but the Uromastyx lizard is sometimes kept as a pet.

Are there any mythical animals that start with the letter U?

Yes, the Unicorn is the most famous mythical animal starting with U, featured in folklore around the world.Cartoon Unicorn | Alphabetimals.com

What is the most well-known animal that starts with U?

The Unicorn (mythical) is the most recognized, while the Urchin and Urial are notable among real animals.

How many animals start with the letter U?

There are fewer animals starting with U than with many other letters, but still a notable variety across different categories.

What is the largest animal that starts with U?

The Urial is one of the largest mammals starting with U, while the Unicornfish is notable among sea creatures.Cartoon Urial | Alphabetimals.com

What is the smallest animal that starts with U?

The Uperoleia (toadlet) and Ulysses Butterfly are among the smallest animals beginning with U.

What predatory animals start with U?

Predators that start with U include certain Uromastyx species (insectivorous when young) and prehistoric predators like Utahraptor.

What herbivorous animals start with U?

Herbivores that start with U include Urial, Uakari (fruit-heavy diet), and Uromastyx (as adults, they eat mainly vegetation).

What nocturnal animals start with U?

Nocturnal animals that start with U include the Uakari and Underwing Moth.


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