Fish
Hammerhead Shark
The shark with a head like a hammer
Animals that start with H
There are 17 animals that start with the letter H, including the Hammerhead Shark, Hamster, Harbor Seal, and more. See photos, facts, and full guides for each.
Mammal
Hamster
The classic pocket-sized pet rodent
Mammal
Harbor Seal
The shy, spotted true seal of northern coasts
Mammal
Hare
The long-legged sprinter of open fields
Reptile
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
The tortoiseshell turtle
Mammal
Hedgehog
The spiny night-time garden visitor
Amphibian
Hellbender
North America's giant, fully aquatic salamander
Invertebrate
Hermit Crab
The crustacean that wears borrowed shells
Mammal
Hippopotamus
Africa's deadliest large land mammal
Mammal
Honey Badger
The world's most fearless animal
Insect
Honey Bee
The pollinator that powers much of the food we eat
Mammal
Horse
The animal that carried human history
Bird
House Sparrow
Ubiquitous sparrow of towns and farms
Insect
Housefly
The familiar fly found wherever people live
Mammal
Howler Monkey
The loudest land animal in the Americas
Mammal
Humpback Whale
The acrobatic singer of the seas
Bird
Hyacinth Macaw
Largest flying parrot, cobalt blue
Animals that start with H: FAQs
What animals start with the letter H?
Animals beginning with H include Hammerhead Shark, Hamster, Harbor Seal, Hare, Hawksbill Sea Turtle, and 12 more.
How many animals begin with H?
Our guide currently covers 17 animals whose names start with H.