Animals That Start With H
Discover 2 animals whose common name begins with the letter H, from Hippopotamus to Honeybee. Browse photos, taxonomy, habitat, diet, and conservation status for each species.
H Animals
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius
MammalThe hippopotamus is one of the largest land mammals, spending most of the day submerged in African rivers and lakes to keep its huge body cool.
Honeybee
Apis mellifera
InsectThe honeybee is a highly social insect essential to global agriculture, pollinating a huge share of the crops humans depend on while producing honey and wax.
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Interesting H Animal Facts
- Hippopotamus: Despite their size, hippos can outrun a human on land over short distances.
- Honeybee: A honeybee colony can contain up to 60,000 individuals.
H Animals FAQs
How many animals start with the letter H?
This page currently features 2 animals whose common name starts with H, and more are added regularly.
What is the most popular animal starting with H?
Hippopotamus is the most popular animal starting with H on this site.
What is the rarest animal starting with H?
Hippopotamus has the most severe conservation status (Vulnerable) among animals starting with H.
Are any animals starting with H endangered?
Yes — 1 animal starting with H is classified as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered.