{"id":14262,"date":"2026-09-03T11:31:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T11:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/?p=14262"},"modified":"2026-09-09T12:43:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T12:43:01","slug":"animals-that-start-with-u","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-u-14262\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Animals That Start With U"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered which animal begin with U? The letter U is one of the rarest letters to start an animal&#8217;s name, yet dozens of wonderful creatures carry it. From the tree-dwelling uakari to the spiky sea urchin, animals beginning with U come in every shape and habitat. This article introduces 40 fun animals for young readers, mixing familiar names with unusual ones. Get ready to explore mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, and sea creatures on this alphabetical adventure!<\/p>\n<h2>Animals Names Beginning With U<\/h2>\n<p>Below is a list of animals starting with letter U, explained simply for children. Each entry shares what kind of animal it is, where it lives, and two fun facts.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-3-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-2704289890\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-3-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767176698570-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-3-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767176698570-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767176698570-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-section-id=\"csgwkc\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\">1. Uakari<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"73\">The uakari is a small monkey with a bright red, bald face.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"114\"><strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"94\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"106\">Cacajao<\/em> species<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"143\"><strong data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"136\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"184\"><strong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"166\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Amazon rainforest<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"199\"><strong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"199\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"269\">\n<li data-section-id=\"yvhamp\" data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"239\">Its red face brightens when healthy.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1v1wu7v\" data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"269\">It has a short, bushy tail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"10pir4b\" data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"290\">2. Umbrellabird<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"360\">The umbrellabird has an umbrella-like crest of feathers on its head.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"407\"><strong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"381\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"399\">Cephalopterus<\/em> species<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"434\"><strong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"429\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-7-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-2363686751\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-7-Para', [[300, 250], [336, 280]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088205406-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-7-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088205406-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088205406-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"496\"><strong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"457\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Central and South American rainforests<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"511\"><strong data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"511\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"578\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1bq84n1\" data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"545\">Males have a long neck wattle.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1uoogam\" data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"578\">It makes a deep, booming call.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"elukiq\" data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"608\">3. Unau (Two-Toed Sloth)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"675\">The unau, or two-toed sloth, moves very slowly through the trees.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"718\"><strong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"696\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"710\">Choloepus<\/em> species<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"747\"><strong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"740\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"805\"><strong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"770\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Central and South American forests<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-10-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-3465411870\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-10-Para', [[300, 250], [336, 280]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088080599-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-10-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088080599-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088080599-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"820\"><strong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"820\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"887\">\n<li data-section-id=\"wq1ymv\" data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"855\">It sleeps up to 15 hours daily.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kng4cu\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"887\">Algae often grows on its fur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"yxr1kw\" data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"906\">4. Sea Urchin<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"969\">The sea urchin is a round, spiky creature on the ocean floor.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1005\"><strong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"990\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1005\">Echinoidea<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1040\"><strong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1027\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Invertebrate<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1080\"><strong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1063\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Oceans worldwide<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1095\"><strong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1095\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1155\">\n<li data-section-id=\"qcj279\" data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1127\">Tiny tube feet help it move.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jbme7b\" data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1155\">Some live over 100 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ybvfem\" data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1169\">5. Urial<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1221\">The urial is a wild sheep with long, curved horns.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-9-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-3091846753\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-9-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088242748-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-9-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088242748-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088242748-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1258\"><strong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1242\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1258\">Ovis vignei<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1287\"><strong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1280\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1346\"><strong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1310\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Mountains of Central and South Asia<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1361\"><strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1361\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1431\">\n<li data-section-id=\"6lczmj\" data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1398\">Males fight with horns for mates.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"d2unmz\" data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1431\">It climbs steep slopes easily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"s08eos\" data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1449\">6. Uromastyx<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1520\">The uromastyx is a spiky-tailed lizard that loves basking in the sun.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1563\"><strong data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1541\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1555\">Uromastyx<\/em> species<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-8-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-4043362285\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-8-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088225211-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-8-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088225211-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088225211-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1593\"><strong data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1585\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Reptile<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1660\"><strong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1616\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Deserts of North Africa and the Middle East<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1675\"><strong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1675\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1748\">\n<li data-section-id=\"8fqi9f\" data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1707\">It goes weeks without water.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wuolzr\" data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1748\">It swings its tail to scare predators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"52bq3k\" data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1787\">7. Uguisu (Japanese Bush Warbler)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1843\">The uguisu is a small songbird with a flute-like call.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1885\"><strong data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1864\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1885\">Horornis diphone<\/em><\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-6-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-3610568449\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-6-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088184806-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-6-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088184806-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088184806-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1912\"><strong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1907\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1964\"><strong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1935\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Forests and gardens of Japan<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1979\"><strong data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1979\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2066\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1atnlkh\" data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2020\">Its song signals the start of spring.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"asabmv\" data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2066\">It is nicknamed the &#8220;Japanese nightingale.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1y3a6wl\" data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2092\">8. Ulysses Butterfly<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2148\">The Ulysses butterfly has dazzling, bright blue wings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2189\"><strong data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2169\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2189\">Papilio ulysses<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2218\"><strong data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2211\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Insect<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-5-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-2329146265\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-5-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767088170978-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-5-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767088170978-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767088170978-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2285\"><strong data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2241\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Rainforests of Australia and Southeast Asia<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2300\"><strong data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2300\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2387\">\n<li data-section-id=\"10d2ba4\" data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2343\">Wings flash blue but look brown closed.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ywbiux\" data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2387\">It is also called the &#8220;blue swallowtail.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1rry49w\" data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2417\">9. Uinta Ground Squirrel<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2494\">The Uinta ground squirrel is a small, sandy squirrel that lives in burrows.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2539\"><strong data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2515\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2539\">Urocitellus armatus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2568\"><strong data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2561\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-4-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-804795027\"><div class=\"playb-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><script async src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n  window.googletag = window.googletag || {cmd: []};\r\n  googletag.cmd.push(function() {\r\n    googletag.defineSlot('\/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-4-Para', [[336, 280], [300, 250]], 'div-gpt-ad-1767176704194-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\r\n    googletag.pubads().enableSingleRequest();\r\n    googletag.enableServices();\r\n  });\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- \/84382175\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit\/Playbees.com_Ad-unit-Desktop-4-Para -->\r\n<div id='div-gpt-ad-1767176704194-0' style='min-width: 300px; min-height: 250px;'>\r\n  <script>\r\n    googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1767176704194-0'); });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2624\"><strong data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2591\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Western United States grasslands<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2639\"><strong data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2639\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2710\">\n<li data-section-id=\"czzvav\" data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2680\">It hibernates underground for months.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14euaka\" data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2710\">It lives in large colonies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"jefz29\" data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2734\">10. Uinta Chipmunk<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2811\">The Uinta chipmunk is a striped, quick-footed chipmunk of mountain forests.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2855\"><strong data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2832\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2855\">Neotamias umbrinus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2884\"><strong data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2877\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2939\"><strong data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2907\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Western United States mountains<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2954\"><strong data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2954\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"3013\">\n<li data-section-id=\"rjqa85\" data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"2990\">It stores food in cheek pouches.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xczqei\" data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3013\">It is active by day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"quvlw6\" data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3031\">11. Ural Owl<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3090\">The Ural owl is a large, silent hunter with a round face.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3131\"><strong data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3111\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3131\">Strix uralensis<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3158\"><strong data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3153\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3208\"><strong data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3181\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Forests of Europe and Asia<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3223\"><strong data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3223\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3295\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1oamxb\" data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3264\">Soft feathers make its flight silent.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fcqvvo\" data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3295\">It fiercely guards its nest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1cumqah\" data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3319\">12. Upupa (Hoopoe)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3376\">The upupa, or hoopoe, has a colorful crown of feathers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3413\"><strong data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3397\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3413\">Upupa epops<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3440\"><strong data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3435\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3502\"><strong data-start=\"3442\" data-end=\"3463\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Grasslands of Europe, Asia, and Africa<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3517\"><strong data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3517\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3589\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1l7r87j\" data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3554\">It raises its crest when excited.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j8z95y\" data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3589\">Its beak digs insects from soil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1rdbni4\" data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3610\">13. Unicornfish<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3665\">The unicornfish has a horn-like bump on its forehead.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3703\"><strong data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3686\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"3689\" data-end=\"3695\">Naso<\/em> species<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3705\" data-end=\"3730\"><strong data-start=\"3705\" data-end=\"3725\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Fish<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3784\"><strong data-start=\"3732\" data-end=\"3753\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Indian and Pacific Ocean reefs<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3786\" data-end=\"3799\"><strong data-start=\"3786\" data-end=\"3799\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3801\" data-end=\"3856\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1wrr1dn\" data-start=\"3801\" data-end=\"3827\">The horn grows with age.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kyqf79\" data-start=\"3828\" data-end=\"3856\">It swims in large schools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"183thh7\" data-start=\"3858\" data-end=\"3880\">14. Umbrella Squid<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"3945\">The umbrella squid spreads its arms wide like an open umbrella.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"3992\"><strong data-start=\"3947\" data-end=\"3966\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"3969\" data-end=\"3992\">Cirroteuthis muelleri<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4027\"><strong data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4014\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Invertebrate<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4074\"><strong data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4050\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Deep, cold ocean waters<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4076\" data-end=\"4089\"><strong data-start=\"4076\" data-end=\"4089\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4164\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1tm11q0\" data-start=\"4091\" data-end=\"4122\">It glows faintly in the dark.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1h5jd9j\" data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4164\">It drifts slowly, rarely swimming fast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1evuk3g\" data-start=\"4166\" data-end=\"4190\">15. Utah Prairie Dog<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4192\" data-end=\"4268\">The Utah prairie dog is a small rodent that lives in busy underground towns.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4270\" data-end=\"4311\"><strong data-start=\"4270\" data-end=\"4289\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"4292\" data-end=\"4311\">Cynomys parvidens<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4340\"><strong data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4333\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4342\" data-end=\"4391\"><strong data-start=\"4342\" data-end=\"4363\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Grasslands of southern Utah<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4393\" data-end=\"4406\"><strong data-start=\"4393\" data-end=\"4406\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4408\" data-end=\"4470\">\n<li data-section-id=\"jwpmj5\" data-start=\"4408\" data-end=\"4437\">It barks to warn of danger.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zcdt3i\" data-start=\"4438\" data-end=\"4470\">Its burrows have many tunnels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1qspd6i\" data-start=\"4472\" data-end=\"4502\">16. Unadorned Rock Wallaby<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4504\" data-end=\"4584\">The unadorned rock wallaby is a sturdy marsupial that hops between rocky cliffs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4586\" data-end=\"4628\"><strong data-start=\"4586\" data-end=\"4605\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"4608\" data-end=\"4628\">Petrogale inornata<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4630\" data-end=\"4657\"><strong data-start=\"4630\" data-end=\"4650\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4659\" data-end=\"4718\"><strong data-start=\"4659\" data-end=\"4680\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Rocky hills of northeastern Australia<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4720\" data-end=\"4733\"><strong data-start=\"4720\" data-end=\"4733\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4735\" data-end=\"4793\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1c5u1oa\" data-start=\"4735\" data-end=\"4768\">Strong legs help it leap rocks.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1c2s284\" data-start=\"4769\" data-end=\"4793\">It is active at night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"kglgxz\" data-start=\"4795\" data-end=\"4820\">17. Ussuri Brown Bear<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4822\" data-end=\"4887\">The Ussuri brown bear is a large, powerful bear of dense forests.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4889\" data-end=\"4934\"><strong data-start=\"4889\" data-end=\"4908\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"4911\" data-end=\"4934\">Ursus arctos lasiotus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4936\" data-end=\"4963\"><strong data-start=\"4936\" data-end=\"4956\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4965\" data-end=\"5028\"><strong data-start=\"4965\" data-end=\"4986\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Forests of the Russian Far East and Japan<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5030\" data-end=\"5043\"><strong data-start=\"5030\" data-end=\"5043\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5045\" data-end=\"5111\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1s7is09\" data-start=\"5045\" data-end=\"5083\">It is among the largest brown bears.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bc4wjv\" data-start=\"5084\" data-end=\"5111\">It swims and climbs well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1vxbl1\" data-start=\"5113\" data-end=\"5137\">18. Upland Sandpiper<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5139\" data-end=\"5207\">The upland sandpiper is a slender shorebird that prefers grasslands.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5209\" data-end=\"5253\"><strong data-start=\"5209\" data-end=\"5228\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"5231\" data-end=\"5253\">Bartramia longicauda<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5255\" data-end=\"5280\"><strong data-start=\"5255\" data-end=\"5275\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5282\" data-end=\"5329\"><strong data-start=\"5282\" data-end=\"5303\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> North American grasslands<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5331\" data-end=\"5344\"><strong data-start=\"5331\" data-end=\"5344\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5346\" data-end=\"5404\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1a1s61s\" data-start=\"5346\" data-end=\"5374\">It perches on fence posts.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12k4947\" data-start=\"5375\" data-end=\"5404\">Its call is a soft whistle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1tjiqn2\" data-start=\"5406\" data-end=\"5424\">19. Uganda Kob<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5426\" data-end=\"5490\">The Uganda kob is a graceful antelope with a reddish-brown coat.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5492\" data-end=\"5533\"><strong data-start=\"5492\" data-end=\"5511\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"5514\" data-end=\"5533\">Kobus kob thomasi<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5535\" data-end=\"5562\"><strong data-start=\"5535\" data-end=\"5555\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5564\" data-end=\"5609\"><strong data-start=\"5564\" data-end=\"5585\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> East African grasslands<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5611\" data-end=\"5624\"><strong data-start=\"5611\" data-end=\"5624\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5626\" data-end=\"5693\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1uusb0g\" data-start=\"5626\" data-end=\"5662\">Males display and fight for mates.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7as3fz\" data-start=\"5663\" data-end=\"5693\">It runs fast from predators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"fklhjt\" data-start=\"5695\" data-end=\"5708\">20. Urutu<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5710\" data-end=\"5758\">The urutu is a patterned snake found near water.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5760\" data-end=\"5803\"><strong data-start=\"5760\" data-end=\"5779\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"5782\" data-end=\"5803\">Bothrops alternatus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5805\" data-end=\"5833\"><strong data-start=\"5805\" data-end=\"5825\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Reptile<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5835\" data-end=\"5882\"><strong data-start=\"5835\" data-end=\"5856\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Wetlands of South America<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5884\" data-end=\"5897\"><strong data-start=\"5884\" data-end=\"5897\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5899\" data-end=\"5966\">\n<li data-section-id=\"w71edl\" data-start=\"5899\" data-end=\"5939\">Its zigzag pattern hides it in leaves.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jcjlc8\" data-start=\"5940\" data-end=\"5966\">It waits still for prey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ywj5na\" data-start=\"5968\" data-end=\"5993\">21. Umbrella Cockatoo<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5995\" data-end=\"6059\">The umbrella cockatoo is a white parrot with a fan-shaped crest.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6061\" data-end=\"6097\"><strong data-start=\"6061\" data-end=\"6080\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"6083\" data-end=\"6097\">Cacatua alba<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6099\" data-end=\"6124\"><strong data-start=\"6099\" data-end=\"6119\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6126\" data-end=\"6172\"><strong data-start=\"6126\" data-end=\"6147\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Rainforests of Indonesia<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6174\" data-end=\"6187\"><strong data-start=\"6174\" data-end=\"6187\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6189\" data-end=\"6251\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1l7r87j\" data-start=\"6189\" data-end=\"6224\">It raises its crest when excited.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"p3rqiz\" data-start=\"6225\" data-end=\"6251\">It can live for decades.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"iogzk9\" data-start=\"6253\" data-end=\"6275\">22. Underwing Moth<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6277\" data-end=\"6343\">The underwing moth hides bright hind wings beneath dull forewings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6345\" data-end=\"6385\"><strong data-start=\"6345\" data-end=\"6364\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"6367\" data-end=\"6377\">Catocala<\/em> species<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6387\" data-end=\"6414\"><strong data-start=\"6387\" data-end=\"6407\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Insect<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6416\" data-end=\"6473\"><strong data-start=\"6416\" data-end=\"6437\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Forests of North America and Europe<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6475\" data-end=\"6488\"><strong data-start=\"6475\" data-end=\"6488\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6490\" data-end=\"6565\">\n<li data-section-id=\"vlyeh6\" data-start=\"6490\" data-end=\"6523\">Dull forewings blend into bark.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1r9acaj\" data-start=\"6524\" data-end=\"6565\">Flashing hind wings startles predators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1us0owo\" data-start=\"6567\" data-end=\"6600\">23. Utila Spiny-Tailed Iguana<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6602\" data-end=\"6671\">The Utila spiny-tailed iguana is a rare lizard from one small island.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6673\" data-end=\"6714\"><strong data-start=\"6673\" data-end=\"6692\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"6695\" data-end=\"6714\">Ctenosaura bakeri<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6716\" data-end=\"6744\"><strong data-start=\"6716\" data-end=\"6736\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Reptile<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6746\" data-end=\"6790\"><strong data-start=\"6746\" data-end=\"6767\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Utila Island, Honduras<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6792\" data-end=\"6805\"><strong data-start=\"6792\" data-end=\"6805\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6807\" data-end=\"6879\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1g0kpig\" data-start=\"6807\" data-end=\"6839\">It swims well among mangroves.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"72vqgt\" data-start=\"6840\" data-end=\"6879\">It is among the rarest lizards alive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1uy1iks\" data-start=\"6881\" data-end=\"6903\">24. Upland Buzzard<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6905\" data-end=\"6965\">The upland buzzard is a large bird of prey with broad wings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6967\" data-end=\"7007\"><strong data-start=\"6967\" data-end=\"6986\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"6989\" data-end=\"7007\">Buteo hemilasius<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7009\" data-end=\"7034\"><strong data-start=\"7009\" data-end=\"7029\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7036\" data-end=\"7084\"><strong data-start=\"7036\" data-end=\"7057\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Grasslands of Central Asia<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7086\" data-end=\"7099\"><strong data-start=\"7086\" data-end=\"7099\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7101\" data-end=\"7153\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ojqsy9\" data-start=\"7101\" data-end=\"7131\">It soars high while hunting.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k3jx0w\" data-start=\"7132\" data-end=\"7153\">It nests on cliffs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ectutz\" data-start=\"7155\" data-end=\"7190\">25. Urson (Old World Porcupine)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7192\" data-end=\"7257\">The urson is another name for porcupines covered in sharp quills.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7259\" data-end=\"7294\"><strong data-start=\"7259\" data-end=\"7278\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"7281\" data-end=\"7294\">Hystricidae<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7296\" data-end=\"7323\"><strong data-start=\"7296\" data-end=\"7316\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7325\" data-end=\"7397\"><strong data-start=\"7325\" data-end=\"7346\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Forests and grasslands of Africa, Asia, and Europe<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7399\" data-end=\"7412\"><strong data-start=\"7399\" data-end=\"7412\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7414\" data-end=\"7484\">\n<li data-section-id=\"lvbojg\" data-start=\"7414\" data-end=\"7450\">Quills detach easily when touched.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1n3e7ed\" data-start=\"7451\" data-end=\"7484\">It rattles quills as a warning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"2pcbpk\" data-start=\"7486\" data-end=\"7519\">26. Unstriped Ground Squirrel<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7521\" data-end=\"7599\">The unstriped ground squirrel is a plain-coated squirrel of open, rocky areas.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7601\" data-end=\"7638\"><strong data-start=\"7601\" data-end=\"7620\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"7623\" data-end=\"7638\">Xerus rutilus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7640\" data-end=\"7667\"><strong data-start=\"7640\" data-end=\"7660\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7669\" data-end=\"7712\"><strong data-start=\"7669\" data-end=\"7690\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> East African savannas<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7714\" data-end=\"7727\"><strong data-start=\"7714\" data-end=\"7727\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7729\" data-end=\"7805\">\n<li data-section-id=\"15z27k4\" data-start=\"7729\" data-end=\"7770\">It stands upright, watching for danger.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19d3bfg\" data-start=\"7771\" data-end=\"7805\">It lives in small family groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1mwtf7x\" data-start=\"7807\" data-end=\"7842\">27. Urva (Indian Grey Mongoose)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7844\" data-end=\"7896\">The urva is a quick, clever hunter of small animals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7898\" data-end=\"7936\"><strong data-start=\"7898\" data-end=\"7917\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"7920\" data-end=\"7936\">Urva edwardsii<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7938\" data-end=\"7965\"><strong data-start=\"7938\" data-end=\"7958\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7967\" data-end=\"8025\"><strong data-start=\"7967\" data-end=\"7988\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Grasslands and forests of South Asia<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8027\" data-end=\"8040\"><strong data-start=\"8027\" data-end=\"8040\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8042\" data-end=\"8105\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ym7lj8\" data-start=\"8042\" data-end=\"8076\">It is famed for fighting snakes.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jvp9tb\" data-start=\"8077\" data-end=\"8105\">It has very fast reflexes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"mspdn7\" data-start=\"8107\" data-end=\"8127\">28. Ussuri Dhole<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8129\" data-end=\"8180\">The Ussuri dhole is a wild dog that hunts in packs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8182\" data-end=\"8226\"><strong data-start=\"8182\" data-end=\"8201\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"8204\" data-end=\"8226\">Cuon alpinus alpinus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8228\" data-end=\"8255\"><strong data-start=\"8228\" data-end=\"8248\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8257\" data-end=\"8314\"><strong data-start=\"8257\" data-end=\"8278\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Forests of eastern Russia and China<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8316\" data-end=\"8329\"><strong data-start=\"8316\" data-end=\"8329\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8331\" data-end=\"8387\">\n<li data-section-id=\"14zjxr7\" data-start=\"8331\" data-end=\"8364\">It whistles instead of barking.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"k1ptzt\" data-start=\"8365\" data-end=\"8387\">Packs hunt together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1rayg42\" data-start=\"8389\" data-end=\"8414\">29. Upland Copperhead<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8416\" data-end=\"8478\">The upland copperhead is a shy snake of cooler, hilly regions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8480\" data-end=\"8522\"><strong data-start=\"8480\" data-end=\"8499\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"8502\" data-end=\"8522\">Austrelaps ramsayi<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8524\" data-end=\"8552\"><strong data-start=\"8524\" data-end=\"8544\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Reptile<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8554\" data-end=\"8607\"><strong data-start=\"8554\" data-end=\"8575\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Southeastern Australian uplands<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8609\" data-end=\"8622\"><strong data-start=\"8609\" data-end=\"8622\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8624\" data-end=\"8686\">\n<li data-section-id=\"qx9xwg\" data-start=\"8624\" data-end=\"8658\">It stays active in cold weather.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kzbtmi\" data-start=\"8659\" data-end=\"8686\">It usually avoids humans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1izgehw\" data-start=\"8688\" data-end=\"8727\">30. Uropeltis (Shield-Tailed Snake)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8729\" data-end=\"8798\">The uropeltis is a small burrowing snake with a shield-like tail tip.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8800\" data-end=\"8841\"><strong data-start=\"8800\" data-end=\"8819\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"8822\" data-end=\"8833\">Uropeltis<\/em> species<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8843\" data-end=\"8871\"><strong data-start=\"8843\" data-end=\"8863\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Reptile<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8873\" data-end=\"8934\"><strong data-start=\"8873\" data-end=\"8894\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Forests of southern India and Sri Lanka<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8936\" data-end=\"8949\"><strong data-start=\"8936\" data-end=\"8949\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8951\" data-end=\"9016\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ddeko3\" data-start=\"8951\" data-end=\"8981\">It lives mostly underground.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1or15x5\" data-start=\"8982\" data-end=\"9016\">Its tail tip confuses predators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"11hzz7n\" data-start=\"9018\" data-end=\"9034\">31. Utonagan<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9036\" data-end=\"9100\">The Utonagan is a wolf-like dog breed with a thick, fluffy coat.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9102\" data-end=\"9148\"><strong data-start=\"9102\" data-end=\"9121\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"9124\" data-end=\"9148\">Canis lupus familiaris<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9150\" data-end=\"9177\"><strong data-start=\"9150\" data-end=\"9170\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9179\" data-end=\"9223\"><strong data-start=\"9179\" data-end=\"9200\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Kept as pets worldwide<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9225\" data-end=\"9238\"><strong data-start=\"9225\" data-end=\"9238\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9240\" data-end=\"9302\">\n<li data-section-id=\"113p2hf\" data-start=\"9240\" data-end=\"9275\">It looks wolf-like but is gentle.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7bjbnl\" data-start=\"9276\" data-end=\"9302\">It is a loyal companion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1o2rsj8\" data-start=\"9304\" data-end=\"9326\">32. Unicorn Beetle<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9328\" data-end=\"9391\">The unicorn beetle has a single curved horn on the male&#8217;s head.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9393\" data-end=\"9433\"><strong data-start=\"9393\" data-end=\"9412\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"9415\" data-end=\"9425\">Dynastes<\/em> species<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9435\" data-end=\"9462\"><strong data-start=\"9435\" data-end=\"9455\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Insect<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9464\" data-end=\"9520\"><strong data-start=\"9464\" data-end=\"9485\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Central and South American forests<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9522\" data-end=\"9535\"><strong data-start=\"9522\" data-end=\"9535\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9537\" data-end=\"9602\">\n<li data-section-id=\"fhqgka\" data-start=\"9537\" data-end=\"9568\">Males wrestle using the horn.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bqd7bu\" data-start=\"9569\" data-end=\"9602\">It is very strong for its size.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1vwsgc2\" data-start=\"9604\" data-end=\"9633\">33. Urubu (Black Vulture)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9635\" data-end=\"9689\">The urubu, or black vulture, is a dark scavenger bird.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9691\" data-end=\"9731\"><strong data-start=\"9691\" data-end=\"9710\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"9713\" data-end=\"9731\">Coragyps atratus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9733\" data-end=\"9758\"><strong data-start=\"9733\" data-end=\"9753\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9760\" data-end=\"9812\"><strong data-start=\"9760\" data-end=\"9781\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Open areas across the Americas<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9814\" data-end=\"9827\"><strong data-start=\"9814\" data-end=\"9827\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9829\" data-end=\"9884\">\n<li data-section-id=\"s3d9zd\" data-start=\"9829\" data-end=\"9862\">It cleans up by eating carrion.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pgrdt8\" data-start=\"9863\" data-end=\"9884\">It soars in groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"8jhriz\" data-start=\"9886\" data-end=\"9915\">34. Ussuri Tube-Nosed Bat<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9917\" data-end=\"9980\">The Ussuri tube-nosed bat is a small bat with unusual nostrils.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9982\" data-end=\"10024\"><strong data-start=\"9982\" data-end=\"10001\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"10004\" data-end=\"10024\">Murina ussuriensis<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10026\" data-end=\"10053\"><strong data-start=\"10026\" data-end=\"10046\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10055\" data-end=\"10112\"><strong data-start=\"10055\" data-end=\"10076\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Forests of Russia, Japan, and Korea<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10114\" data-end=\"10127\"><strong data-start=\"10114\" data-end=\"10127\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10129\" data-end=\"10201\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1kfys9t\" data-start=\"10129\" data-end=\"10165\">Tube nostrils help detect insects.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kuk5yv\" data-start=\"10166\" data-end=\"10201\">It roosts in tree hollows by day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"bu9b1t\" data-start=\"10203\" data-end=\"10233\">35. Ussuri Flying Squirrel<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10235\" data-end=\"10301\">The Ussuri flying squirrel glides between trees using a skin flap.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10303\" data-end=\"10342\"><strong data-start=\"10303\" data-end=\"10322\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"10325\" data-end=\"10342\">Pteromys volans<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10344\" data-end=\"10371\"><strong data-start=\"10344\" data-end=\"10364\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10373\" data-end=\"10430\"><strong data-start=\"10373\" data-end=\"10394\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Forests of Russia, Japan, and Korea<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10432\" data-end=\"10445\"><strong data-start=\"10432\" data-end=\"10445\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10447\" data-end=\"10505\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ljekop\" data-start=\"10447\" data-end=\"10480\">It glides far without flapping.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1c2s284\" data-start=\"10481\" data-end=\"10505\">It is active at night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"12txwdf\" data-start=\"10507\" data-end=\"10533\">36. Upland Chorus Frog<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10535\" data-end=\"10600\">The upland chorus frog is a tiny frog with a loud, chirping call.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10602\" data-end=\"10645\"><strong data-start=\"10602\" data-end=\"10621\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"10624\" data-end=\"10645\">Pseudacris feriarum<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10647\" data-end=\"10677\"><strong data-start=\"10647\" data-end=\"10667\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Amphibian<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10679\" data-end=\"10732\"><strong data-start=\"10679\" data-end=\"10700\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Eastern United States woodlands<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10734\" data-end=\"10747\"><strong data-start=\"10734\" data-end=\"10747\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10749\" data-end=\"10821\">\n<li data-section-id=\"qim2b\" data-start=\"10749\" data-end=\"10787\">Its call sounds like a plucked comb.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"eo8pcv\" data-start=\"10788\" data-end=\"10821\">It calls in groups each spring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1dpc1lk\" data-start=\"10823\" data-end=\"10852\">37. Ulua (Giant Trevally)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10854\" data-end=\"10912\">The ulua, or giant trevally, is a strong, fast ocean fish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10914\" data-end=\"10954\"><strong data-start=\"10914\" data-end=\"10933\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"10936\" data-end=\"10954\">Caranx ignobilis<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10956\" data-end=\"10981\"><strong data-start=\"10956\" data-end=\"10976\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Fish<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10983\" data-end=\"11035\"><strong data-start=\"10983\" data-end=\"11004\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Indian and Pacific Ocean reefs<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11037\" data-end=\"11050\"><strong data-start=\"11037\" data-end=\"11050\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"11052\" data-end=\"11118\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1pehwvx\" data-start=\"11052\" data-end=\"11087\">It hunts schools of smaller fish.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zjrq8c\" data-start=\"11088\" data-end=\"11118\">It has even caught seabirds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"u1yc8j\" data-start=\"11120\" data-end=\"11139\">38. Ussuri Mole<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"11141\" data-end=\"11208\">The Ussuri mole is a small burrower with tiny eyes and strong paws.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11210\" data-end=\"11248\"><strong data-start=\"11210\" data-end=\"11229\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"11232\" data-end=\"11248\">Mogera robusta<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11250\" data-end=\"11277\"><strong data-start=\"11250\" data-end=\"11270\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11279\" data-end=\"11344\"><strong data-start=\"11279\" data-end=\"11300\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Forests of eastern Russia, China, and Korea<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11346\" data-end=\"11359\"><strong data-start=\"11346\" data-end=\"11359\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"11361\" data-end=\"11420\">\n<li data-section-id=\"l9krv7\" data-start=\"11361\" data-end=\"11384\">It digs long tunnels.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1klravg\" data-start=\"11385\" data-end=\"11420\">Touch makes up for weak eyesight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1toap75\" data-start=\"11422\" data-end=\"11442\">39. Upland Goose<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"11444\" data-end=\"11505\">The upland goose is a large waterfowl with striking feathers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11507\" data-end=\"11547\"><strong data-start=\"11507\" data-end=\"11526\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"11529\" data-end=\"11547\">Chloephaga picta<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11549\" data-end=\"11574\"><strong data-start=\"11549\" data-end=\"11569\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11576\" data-end=\"11643\"><strong data-start=\"11576\" data-end=\"11597\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Southern South American grasslands and coasts<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11645\" data-end=\"11658\"><strong data-start=\"11645\" data-end=\"11658\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"11660\" data-end=\"11728\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ni779o\" data-start=\"11660\" data-end=\"11695\">Males and females look different.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cxx7bq\" data-start=\"11696\" data-end=\"11728\">It grazes on grass like sheep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"uz14gh\" data-start=\"11730\" data-end=\"11754\">40. Ussuri Sika Deer<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"11756\" data-end=\"11817\">The Ussuri sika deer is a spotted deer with a graceful build.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11819\" data-end=\"11867\"><strong data-start=\"11819\" data-end=\"11838\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"11841\" data-end=\"11867\">Cervus nippon hortulorum<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11869\" data-end=\"11896\"><strong data-start=\"11869\" data-end=\"11889\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11898\" data-end=\"11969\"><strong data-start=\"11898\" data-end=\"11919\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Forests of the Russian Far East, China, and Korea<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11971\" data-end=\"11984\"><strong data-start=\"11971\" data-end=\"11984\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"11986\" data-end=\"12096\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li data-section-id=\"vmup46\" data-start=\"11986\" data-end=\"12025\">White spots hide it in dappled light.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15zym5x\" data-start=\"12026\" data-end=\"12096\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Males grow new antlers yearly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As this list shows, every animal name start with alphabet u brings something unique to discover, from tiny insects to large forest mammals. Whether it is the shy urial on a mountainside or the colorful umbrellabird in the rainforest, these 40 creatures prove that even a rare letter like U hides plenty of wonder. Sharing these facts is a fun way for children to learn about animal diversity while practicing the alphabet. The next time someone asks for an animal name start with alphabet u, this list will be a handy place to find the answer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong>Animals That Begin With Letter A to Z<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 92.8058%;height: 747px\" border=\"0\" width=\"417\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et3\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-a-13895\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-a-13895\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With A<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et3\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-b-13898\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-b-13898\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With B<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-c-13904\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-c-13904\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With C<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-d-13910\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-d-13910\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With D<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-e-13929\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-e-13929\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With E<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-f-13931\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-f-13931\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With F<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-g-13934\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-g-13934\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With G<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-h-13977\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-h-13977\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With H<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-i-13980\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-i-13980\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With I<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-j-13984\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-j-13984\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With J<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-k-14108\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-k-14108\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With K<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-l-14106\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-l-14106\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With L<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a title=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-m-14111\/?ref=interlink\" href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-m-14111\/?ref=interlink\">Animals That Start With M<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/words-that-start-with-letter-n-6449\/?ref=interlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animals That Start With N<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/words-that-start-with-letter-o-6547\/?ref=interlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animals That Start With O<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/words-that-start-with-letter-p-6876\/?ref=interlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animals That Start With P<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 20.00pt\">\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"height: 20.00pt;width: 163.50pt\" width=\"218\" height=\"26\"><a href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/words-that-start-with-letter-q-6978\/?ref=interlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animals That Start With Q<\/a><\/td>\n<td class=\"et4\" style=\"width: 149.25pt\" width=\"199\"><a href=\"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/words-that-start-with-letter-r-7072\/?ref=interlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Animals That Start With R<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr 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