Below is an alphabetical list of animals that start with u. These animals are found all over the world, but that isn’t the only thing that makes them so fascinating and diverse. Each animal has an interesting fact to go with it so that you can better understand their differences in size, traits, habits, and so much more!
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Animals that Start with U
List of Animals Starting with U
- Uakari
- Uganda Kob
- Uguisu
- Uinta Chipmunk
- Uinta Ground Squirrel
- Ulysses Butterfly
- Umbrella Bird
- Unau
- Unicornfish
- Upupa
- Urchin
- Urial
- Uromastyx
- Urraca
Animals that Start with U | Facts & Pictures
Uakari
Unlike most monkeys, they have very short tails. They move by using their arms and legs, not by using their tail. They come from South America and are known for their bald heads and extremely bright red faces.
Uganda Kob
This species of antelope is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. They prefer grasslands, savanna woodlands, and floodplains that are close to a source of water. When they move in search of water, the females lead the group. Females are also known to be more social than males.
Uguisu
This small bird is also known as the Japanese Bush Warbler and the Japanese Nightingale. These birds are found throughout Japan, China, and Taiwan.
Uinta Chipmunk
They are one of the 24 North American chipmunk species. Uinta Chipmunks construct their den typically under rocks or shrubs.
Uinta Ground Squirrel
A small rodent that resembles a prairie dog. They are in hibernation for a long period of time, with them waking up in March and then going back into hibernation around mid-July. These animals are typically herbivores unless they find earthworms or human food.
Ulysses Butterfly
A large swallowtail butterfly that lives in Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. Their wingspan is between 100 and 130 mm. They are considered to be one of the most elusive butterflies, which makes it hard to snap a photo of their beautiful blue coloring.
Umbrella Bird
These birds live in the rainforests of Central and South America. Their name comes from the umbrella-like crest that sits on the top of their heads. Monkeys, snakes, hawks, and eagles are their primary predators.
Unau
A species of sloth from South America. They are three times stronger than humans, and they have the lowest metabolic rate of any mammal, meaning it takes them a long time to digest anything.
Unicornfish
Their mouths are designed to remove the algae from coral while leaving the coral intact. They have a bony horn on their forehead which is how they are easily identified.
Upupa
This animal is the national bird of Israel. They range throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Urchin
There are 950 different species that live in the water of all temperatures – hot and cold. Urchins aren’t known to be aggressive, however, humans commonly get injured by stepping on them.
Urial
A wild sheep that’s native to the Middle East. They have reddish-brown fur that fades during the winter months.
Uromastyx
These reptiles have the ability to change color by becoming darker to absorb more sunlight, and becoming lighter when they become too hot.
Urraca
A bird found in El Salvador. They have a blue breast and a gray head.
Animals Starting with U | Image
Names of Animals that Start with U in English
