Vampire bat, Vervet, Vicuna, Vulture. Discover the ABC’s with this free online game featuring cute animals that start with the letter V. Click the animal to hear its sound, and it’s name to hear it said out loud.
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Alphabetical list of animals that start with V
A full alphabetical list of popular animal names that begin with the letter V for toddlers and preschool kids.
- Vampire Bat
- Vervet Monkey
- Vicuña
- Viper
- Viperfish
- Vole
- Vulture
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Frequently asked questions about animals that start with V
Animals that start with V include Vampire Bat, Vulture, Vervet Monkey, Vaquita, Viper, Velvet Worm, and Vinegaroon.
Mammals that start with V include Vervet Monkey, Vampire Bat, Vole, Visayan Warty Pig, and Vicuna.
Birds that start with V include Vulture, Velvet Scoter, Violet-backed Starling, and Verdin.
Reptiles that start with V include Viper, Veiled Chameleon, and Varanus (a genus that includes monitor lizards).
Amphibians that start with V include Venezuelan Climbing Salamander and Vietnamese Mossy Frog.
Sea animals that start with V include Vaquita (a rare porpoise), Velvet Crab, and Venus Clam.
Insects and bugs that start with V include Vinegaroon, Velvet Ant, and Variegated Fritillary Butterfly.
Endangered animals that start with V include Vaquita, Visayan Warty Pig, and Vietnamese Pheasant.
Domesticated animals that start with V are rare, but the Vicuña has been semi-domesticated in parts of South America for its wool.
Yes, the Vipera is a mythical serpent-like creature, and some vampire legends involve shape-shifting animals.
The Vulture and Vampire Bat are among the most well-known animals that begin with V.
There are fewer animals that start with V compared to more common letters, but still a good variety across species groups.
The Vicuña is one of the larger land mammals starting with V, and the Vaquita is the largest sea mammal in this group.
The Velvet Ant (technically a wasp) and various species of Vole are among the smallest.
Predators that start with V include Vampire Bat, Viper, Vinegaroon, and Varanus species (monitor lizards).
Herbivores that start with V include Vervet Monkey, Vole, Vicuna, and Visayan Warty Pig (mostly omnivorous with a plant-heavy diet).
Nocturnal animals that start with V include Vampire Bat, Vole, and some species of Viper.
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