Animals That Start With V
Discover 3 animals whose common name begins with the letter V, from Common Vampire Bat to Velociraptor. Browse photos, taxonomy, habitat, diet, and conservation status for each species.
V Animals
Common Vampire Bat
Desmodus rotundus
MammalThe common vampire bat is one of only three bat species that feeds exclusively on blood, mainly targeting livestock across Latin America under cover of darkness.
Turkey Vulture
Cathartes aura
BirdThe turkey vulture is a widespread scavenger found across the Americas, playing a critical ecological role by cleaning up carrion using one of the keenest senses of smell in the bird world.
Velociraptor
Velociraptor mongoliensis
DinosaurVelociraptor was a small, fast, feathered predatory dinosaur that lived in the arid deserts of what is now Mongolia around 75-71 million years ago, far smaller than its famous Hollywood depiction.
Alphabetical List
Interesting V Animal Facts
- Common Vampire Bat: It's one of the very few mammals that can walk, run, and even jump on the ground.
- Turkey Vulture: It's one of the few birds with a strong sense of smell, used to locate carrion.
- Velociraptor: It was roughly the size of a turkey, much smaller than film depictions suggest.
V Animals FAQs
How many animals start with the letter V?
This page currently features 3 animals whose common name starts with V, and more are added regularly.
What is the most popular animal starting with V?
Velociraptor is the most popular animal starting with V on this site.
What is the rarest animal starting with V?
Velociraptor has the most severe conservation status (Extinct) among animals starting with V.
Are any animals starting with V endangered?
None of the animals starting with V currently listed are classified as threatened, though conservation status can change over time.