Critically Endangered Fish
Hammerhead Shark
The shark with a head like a hammer
Read the guideAnimals that start with H
There are 9 animals that start with the letter H, including the Hammerhead Shark, Hedgehog, Hellbender, and more. See photos, facts, and full guides for each.
Critically Endangered 
Near Threatened Mammal
Hedgehog
The spiny night-time garden visitor
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Vulnerable Amphibian
Hellbender
North America's giant, fully aquatic salamander
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Least Concern Invertebrate
Hermit Crab
The crustacean that wears borrowed shells
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Vulnerable Mammal
Hippopotamus
Africa's deadliest large land mammal
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Not Evaluated Insect
Honey Bee
The pollinator that powers much of the food we eat
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Domesticated Mammal
Horse
The animal that carried human history
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Least Concern Insect
Housefly
The familiar fly found wherever people live
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Least Concern Mammal
Humpback Whale
The acrobatic singer of the seas
Read the guideAnimals that start with H: FAQs
What animals start with the letter H?
Animals beginning with H include Hammerhead Shark, Hedgehog, Hellbender, Hermit Crab, Hippopotamus, and 4 more.
How many animals begin with H?
Our guide currently covers 9 animals whose names start with H.