Animals That Start with H | List, Exercise & Examples

List of Animals Starting with G

Animal	Type	Where It Lives	Interesting Fact
Halibut	Fish	Cold Oceans	Halibut are flatfish that can grow over 8 feet long.
Hamster	Mammal	Domesticated, Grasslands	Hamsters hoard food in their cheek pouches for later.
Hare	Mammal	Meadows, Grasslands	Hares are faster and larger than rabbits.
Hawk	Bird	Forests, Deserts, Grasslands	Hawks have exceptional vision to spot prey from afar.
Hawkfish	Fish	Coral Reefs	Hawkfish perch on coral to hunt smaller fish.
Hedgehog	Mammal	Forests, Grasslands, Gardens	Hedgehogs roll into a spiny ball for defense.
Heron	Bird	Wetlands, Rivers, Coastal Areas	Herons have long legs and necks for wading and fishing.
Herring	Fish	Oceans Worldwide	Herrings form massive schools, sometimes in the millions.
Hippopotamus	Mammal	Rivers, Lakes in Africa	Hippos spend most of their time submerged to stay cool.
Hognose Snake	Reptile	Forests, Grasslands	Hognose snakes play dead when threatened.
Honeybee	Insect	Worldwide, Except Antarctica	Honeybees are essential pollinators for many crops.
Hornet	Insect	Forests, Gardens, Urban Areas	Hornets are larger and more aggressive than most wasps.
Horse	Mammal	Worldwide (Domesticated, Wild)	Horses have been domesticated for thousands of years.
Howler Monkey	Mammal	Tropical Forests of Central and South America	Known for their loud calls that can be heard up to 3 miles away.
Hummingbird	Bird	Americas	Hummingbirds can hover and beat their wings up to 80 times per second.
Hyena	Mammal	Savannas, Forests, Deserts of Africa	Hyenas have incredibly strong jaws for crushing bones.

These exercises focus on Animals that start with H

Hedgehog: A small, spiny mammal that curls into a protective ball when threatened.
Hippopotamus: A semi-aquatic giant that is surprisingly fast on land despite its bulk.
Honeybee: A crucial pollinator responsible for producing honey and supporting ecosystems.
Howler Monkey: A primate with one of the loudest calls in the animal kingdom.
Hummingbird: A tiny bird known for its agility, rapid wing beats, and iridescent feathers.

Animal names starting with "H" are often used in idioms, phrases, or symbolic meanings:

Incorrect: "I saw three horse." → Correct: "I saw three horses."
Incorrect: "There were herons' flying overhead." → Correct: "There were herons flying overhead."

Incorrect: "I saw hummingbird in the garden." → Correct: "I saw a hummingbird in the garden."

Honeybees are vital for pollinating plants, which supports food production and ecosystems globally.

Yes, hippos are considered one of the most dangerous animals in Africa due to their territorial behavior.

Hummingbirds hover to feed on nectar from flowers, using their rapid wing beats for precise movements.

Hares are generally larger, have longer ears, and are adapted to open environments, while rabbits are smaller and live in burrows.

No, hyenas are skilled hunters, though they are also opportunistic scavengers.