{"id":14265,"date":"2026-09-03T11:26:32","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T11:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/?p=14265"},"modified":"2026-09-09T12:43:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T12:43:03","slug":"animals-that-start-with-v","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playbees.firstcry.com\/blog\/animals-that-start-with-v-14265\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Animals That Start With V"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Learning about wildlife is a wonderful way to build a child&#8217;s vocabulary and curiosity about the natural world. If you are looking for an animal begin with v for a school project, a quiz night, or simply a fun family activity, this list brings together some of the most interesting creatures whose names start with the letter V. From the towering vulture to the tiny vole, each entry below includes a scientific name, habitat and fun facts.<\/p>\n<h2>Animals Names Beginning With V<\/h2>\n<p>Below you will find animals starting with letter v, chosen to be easy for young readers to recognise. Each entry lists where the animal lives and what makes it special.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-3-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-3367295370\"><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=\"13hjxr4\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\">1. Vulture<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"64\">Vultures are large birds that scavenge for food.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"101\"><strong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"85\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"101\">Cathartidae<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"128\"><strong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"123\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"180\"><strong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"151\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Forests and plains worldwide<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"195\"><strong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"195\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"273\">\n<li data-section-id=\"zll1uv\" data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"238\">Vultures have bald heads to stay clean.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lfhal8\" data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"273\">Some spot food from a mile away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"x6egde\" data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"287\">2. Viper<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"334\">Vipers are venomous snakes with hinged fangs.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-6-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-1298651318\"><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=\"336\" data-end=\"369\"><strong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"355\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"369\">Viperidae<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"399\"><strong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"391\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Reptile<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"445\"><strong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"422\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Grasslands and deserts<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"460\"><strong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"460\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"545\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1llvuvr\" data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"504\">They fold their fangs back when resting.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6pvyv\" data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"545\">Most ambush prey rather than chase it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"gcwxmz\" data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"558\">3. Vole<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"601\">Voles are small, round rodents like mice.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"643\"><strong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"622\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"635\">Microtus<\/em> species<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"672\"><strong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"665\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"715\"><strong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"695\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Meadows and gardens<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-10-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-4004819929\"><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=\"717\" data-end=\"730\"><strong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"730\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"813\">\n<li data-section-id=\"il8a25\" data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"772\">They dig short tunnels under the soil.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bgoioi\" data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"813\">Voles can have several litters yearly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"bvdu5d\" data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"835\">4. Vervet Monkey<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"892\">Vervet monkeys are lively primates with grey-green fur.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"941\"><strong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"913\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"941\">Chlorocebus pygerythrus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"970\"><strong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"963\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1011\"><strong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"993\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> African savannahs<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1026\"><strong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1026\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1117\">\n<li data-section-id=\"filzap\" data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1076\">They give calls warning of specific predators.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qwevuz\" data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1117\">Troops can number over thirty members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1eoloe3\" data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1132\">5. Vicuna<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1175\">The vicu\u00f1a is a wild cousin of the llama.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-9-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-3230918349\"><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=\"1177\" data-end=\"1216\"><strong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1196\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1216\">Vicugna vicugna<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1245\"><strong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1238\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1289\"><strong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1268\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> High Andes Mountains<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1304\"><strong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1304\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1386\">\n<li data-section-id=\"p1m4fi\" data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1343\">Its wool is among the finest alive.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"e8yhyf\" data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1386\">Ancient Incas treated vicu\u00f1as as sacred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1uy07od\" data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1406\">6. Vampire Bat<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1455\">Vampire bats are small bats that feed on blood.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1498\"><strong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1476\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1498\">Desmodus rotundus<\/em><\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-8-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-3634984867\"><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=\"1500\" data-end=\"1527\"><strong data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1520\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1568\"><strong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1550\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Forests and caves<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1583\"><strong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1583\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1669\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1efrytg\" data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1627\">Unlike most bats, they can walk and run.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10pj84v\" data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1669\">They share food with hungry roostmates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"28fddf\" data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1687\">7. Viperfish<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1740\">Viperfish are deep sea fish with needle-like teeth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1783\"><strong data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1761\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1783\">Chauliodus sloani<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1810\"><strong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1805\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Fish<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1854\"><strong data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1833\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Deep tropical oceans<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-7-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-2635723870\"><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=\"1856\" data-end=\"1869\"><strong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1869\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1940\">\n<li data-section-id=\"yedv6z\" data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1911\">Their teeth are too big for the mouth.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ofy8wp\" data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1940\">They glow to lure in prey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"19oy0sv\" data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1960\">8. Velvet Worm<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2012\">Velvet worms are soft, caterpillar-like creatures.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2049\"><strong data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2033\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2049\">Onychophora<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2084\"><strong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2071\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Invertebrate<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2129\"><strong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2107\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Damp tropical forests<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2144\"><strong data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2144\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2228\">\n<li data-section-id=\"wk1tcg\" data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2186\">They shoot sticky slime to catch prey.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1enboiz\" data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2228\">The species has barely changed in ages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"l585ge\" data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2244\">9. Vaquita<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2283\">The vaquita is a tiny, rare porpoise.<\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-5-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-4040265409\"><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=\"2285\" data-end=\"2323\"><strong data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2304\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2323\">Phocoena sinus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2352\"><strong data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2345\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2394\"><strong data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2375\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Gulf of California<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2409\"><strong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2409\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2490\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1d2f2m3\" data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2447\">It has dark rings around its eyes.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gwxtuc\" data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2490\">It is among the most endangered mammals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1o7k8z1\" data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2516\">10. Verreaux&#8217;s Eagle<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2563\">This powerful bird of prey has black plumage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2606\"><strong data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2584\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2606\">Aquila verreauxii<\/em><\/p><div class=\"playb-playbees-com_ad-unit-desktop-4-para-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"playb-912094622\"><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=\"2608\" data-end=\"2633\"><strong data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2628\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2674\"><strong data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2656\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> African mountains<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2689\"><strong data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2689\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2777\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1o05ovn\" data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2738\">It mainly hunts small mammals called hyraxes.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"iljkgz\" data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2777\">Pairs reuse the same nest for years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"61hefk\" data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2801\">11. Volcano Rabbit<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2840\">This rabbit is tiny, with short ears.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2883\"><strong data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2861\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2883\">Romerolagus diazi<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2912\"><strong data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2905\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2959\"><strong data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2935\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Volcanic slopes, Mexico<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"2974\"><strong data-start=\"2961\" data-end=\"2974\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3055\">\n<li data-section-id=\"w9uid1\" data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3012\">It is one of the smallest rabbits.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kcwppt\" data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3055\">It squeaks instead of thumping its feet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"lww1ye\" data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3081\">12. Virginia Opossum<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3122\">This is North America&#8217;s only marsupial.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3168\"><strong data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3143\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3168\">Didelphis virginiana<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3197\"><strong data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3190\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3240\"><strong data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3220\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Woodlands and towns<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3255\"><strong data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3255\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3327\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1cwu9c8\" data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3289\">It plays dead when threatened.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"s0sy1j\" data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3327\">Babies ride on their mother&#8217;s back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"2e294n\" data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3353\">13. Veiled Chameleon<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3398\">This lizard has a tall, helmet-shaped head.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3445\"><strong data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3419\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3445\">Chamaeleo calyptratus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3475\"><strong data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3467\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Reptile<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3517\"><strong data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3498\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Mountains of Yemen<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3532\"><strong data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3532\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3601\">\n<li data-section-id=\"lcuzmv\" data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3569\">Its skin colour shifts with mood.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"j8xqpg\" data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3601\">Each eye can move on its own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"2rnj2t\" data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3632\">14. Vietnamese Mossy Frog<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3677\">Its bumpy skin hides it perfectly on rocks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3723\"><strong data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3698\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3723\">Theloderma corticale<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3725\" data-end=\"3755\"><strong data-start=\"3725\" data-end=\"3745\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Amphibian<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3797\"><strong data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3778\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Streams in Vietnam<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3799\" data-end=\"3812\"><strong data-start=\"3799\" data-end=\"3812\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3891\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ch80zj\" data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3854\">Its pattern looks just like real moss.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1oj8w33\" data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"3891\">It curls up to look like a pebble.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1m9xr69\" data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"3921\">15. Vulturine Guineafowl<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"3954\">This bird has a bare blue head.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3956\" data-end=\"4000\"><strong data-start=\"3956\" data-end=\"3975\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"4000\">Acryllium vulturinum<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4002\" data-end=\"4027\"><strong data-start=\"4002\" data-end=\"4022\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4075\"><strong data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4050\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Scrubland of East Africa<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4090\"><strong data-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4090\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4092\" data-end=\"4162\">\n<li data-section-id=\"jhdyok\" data-start=\"4092\" data-end=\"4126\">It lives in large, noisy flocks.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o0gqqj\" data-start=\"4127\" data-end=\"4162\">Its bare head helps it stay cool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1nyhtxd\" data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4185\">16. Vampire Squid<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4187\" data-end=\"4231\">Despite its name, it does not feed on blood.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4282\"><strong data-start=\"4233\" data-end=\"4252\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"4255\" data-end=\"4282\">Vampyroteuthis infernalis<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4284\" data-end=\"4315\"><strong data-start=\"4284\" data-end=\"4304\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Cephalopod<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4317\" data-end=\"4356\"><strong data-start=\"4317\" data-end=\"4338\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Deep, dark oceans<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4371\"><strong data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4371\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4373\" data-end=\"4445\">\n<li data-section-id=\"fme7vn\" data-start=\"4373\" data-end=\"4406\">It can turn inside out to hide.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18aq3lx\" data-start=\"4407\" data-end=\"4445\">Its arms are joined by dark webbing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"uisq83\" data-start=\"4447\" data-end=\"4474\">17. Variegated Squirrel<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4476\" data-end=\"4522\">This squirrel has patchy black and golden fur.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4524\" data-end=\"4569\"><strong data-start=\"4524\" data-end=\"4543\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"4546\" data-end=\"4569\">Sciurus variegatoides<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4571\" data-end=\"4598\"><strong data-start=\"4571\" data-end=\"4591\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4600\" data-end=\"4646\"><strong data-start=\"4600\" data-end=\"4621\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Central American forests<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4648\" data-end=\"4661\"><strong data-start=\"4648\" data-end=\"4661\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4663\" data-end=\"4722\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1telm9k\" data-start=\"4663\" data-end=\"4691\">No two look exactly alike.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bx517q\" data-start=\"4692\" data-end=\"4722\">It buries food to eat later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"12j4vaq\" data-start=\"4724\" data-end=\"4745\">18. Violet Turaco<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4747\" data-end=\"4798\">This large African bird has glossy purple feathers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4800\" data-end=\"4842\"><strong data-start=\"4800\" data-end=\"4819\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"4822\" data-end=\"4842\">Musophaga violacea<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4844\" data-end=\"4869\"><strong data-start=\"4844\" data-end=\"4864\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4871\" data-end=\"4915\"><strong data-start=\"4871\" data-end=\"4892\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Forests of West Africa<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4917\" data-end=\"4930\"><strong data-start=\"4917\" data-end=\"4930\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4932\" data-end=\"5007\">\n<li data-section-id=\"17kuzpn\" data-start=\"4932\" data-end=\"4970\">Its red feathers use a rare pigment.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lhzean\" data-start=\"4971\" data-end=\"5007\">It mostly eats fruit in the trees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1f1bp3m\" data-start=\"5009\" data-end=\"5039\">19. Violet-backed Starling<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5041\" data-end=\"5090\">This small starling has a shimmering violet back.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5092\" data-end=\"5142\"><strong data-start=\"5092\" data-end=\"5111\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"5114\" data-end=\"5142\">Cinnyricinclus leucogaster<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5144\" data-end=\"5169\"><strong data-start=\"5144\" data-end=\"5164\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5171\" data-end=\"5214\"><strong data-start=\"5171\" data-end=\"5192\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Sub-Saharan woodlands<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5216\" data-end=\"5229\"><strong data-start=\"5216\" data-end=\"5229\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5231\" data-end=\"5304\">\n<li data-section-id=\"tqvbuj\" data-start=\"5231\" data-end=\"5267\">Only males show the violet colour.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"d1imxh\" data-start=\"5268\" data-end=\"5304\">Females are plain brown and white.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ds97yg\" data-start=\"5306\" data-end=\"5320\">20. Verdin<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5322\" data-end=\"5371\">The verdin is a tiny songbird with a yellow face.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5373\" data-end=\"5416\"><strong data-start=\"5373\" data-end=\"5392\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"5395\" data-end=\"5416\">Auriparus flaviceps<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5418\" data-end=\"5443\"><strong data-start=\"5418\" data-end=\"5438\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5445\" data-end=\"5488\"><strong data-start=\"5445\" data-end=\"5466\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> South-western deserts<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5490\" data-end=\"5503\"><strong data-start=\"5490\" data-end=\"5503\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5505\" data-end=\"5578\">\n<li data-section-id=\"z7bxkh\" data-start=\"5505\" data-end=\"5540\">It builds spiky nests from twigs.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"q0yvas\" data-start=\"5541\" data-end=\"5578\">It is among the smallest songbirds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1t2jdm\" data-start=\"5580\" data-end=\"5607\">21. Vervain Hummingbird<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5609\" data-end=\"5649\">This is one of the smallest birds alive.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5651\" data-end=\"5691\"><strong data-start=\"5651\" data-end=\"5670\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"5673\" data-end=\"5691\">Mellisuga minima<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5693\" data-end=\"5718\"><strong data-start=\"5693\" data-end=\"5713\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5720\" data-end=\"5764\"><strong data-start=\"5720\" data-end=\"5741\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Jamaica and Hispaniola<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5766\" data-end=\"5779\"><strong data-start=\"5766\" data-end=\"5779\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5781\" data-end=\"5858\">\n<li data-section-id=\"150vtsz\" data-start=\"5781\" data-end=\"5822\">It weighs about as much as a paperclip.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jreold\" data-start=\"5823\" data-end=\"5858\">Its wings beat 80 times a second.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"oxe8ce\" data-start=\"5860\" data-end=\"5887\">22. Volcano Hummingbird<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5889\" data-end=\"5936\">This tiny hummingbird lives on mountain slopes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5938\" data-end=\"5982\"><strong data-start=\"5938\" data-end=\"5957\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"5960\" data-end=\"5982\">Selasphorus flammula<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5984\" data-end=\"6009\"><strong data-start=\"5984\" data-end=\"6004\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6011\" data-end=\"6056\"><strong data-start=\"6011\" data-end=\"6032\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Highlands of Costa Rica<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6058\" data-end=\"6071\"><strong data-start=\"6058\" data-end=\"6071\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6073\" data-end=\"6156\">\n<li data-section-id=\"3y5ivk\" data-start=\"6073\" data-end=\"6115\">Males flash bright pink throat feathers.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"w4nj5\" data-start=\"6116\" data-end=\"6156\">It slows its heartbeat to save energy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1f2qxdx\" data-start=\"6158\" data-end=\"6183\">23. Visayan Warty Pig<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6185\" data-end=\"6227\">This pig has bristly fur and facial warts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6229\" data-end=\"6266\"><strong data-start=\"6229\" data-end=\"6248\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"6251\" data-end=\"6266\">Sus cebifrons<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6268\" data-end=\"6295\"><strong data-start=\"6268\" data-end=\"6288\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6297\" data-end=\"6345\"><strong data-start=\"6297\" data-end=\"6318\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Forests of the Philippines<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6347\" data-end=\"6360\"><strong data-start=\"6347\" data-end=\"6360\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6362\" data-end=\"6437\">\n<li data-section-id=\"92fc3f\" data-start=\"6362\" data-end=\"6396\">Males grow a mane when breeding.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"h9biek\" data-start=\"6397\" data-end=\"6437\">It is one of the most endangered pigs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"5vb84a\" data-start=\"6439\" data-end=\"6470\">24. Vancouver Island Marmot<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6472\" data-end=\"6514\">This burrowing rodent lives on one island.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6516\" data-end=\"6562\"><strong data-start=\"6516\" data-end=\"6535\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"6538\" data-end=\"6562\">Marmota vancouverensis<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6564\" data-end=\"6591\"><strong data-start=\"6564\" data-end=\"6584\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6593\" data-end=\"6639\"><strong data-start=\"6593\" data-end=\"6614\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Vancouver Island, Canada<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6641\" data-end=\"6654\"><strong data-start=\"6641\" data-end=\"6654\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6656\" data-end=\"6724\">\n<li data-section-id=\"dereuc\" data-start=\"6656\" data-end=\"6690\">It is one of the rarest mammals.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"inilkn\" data-start=\"6691\" data-end=\"6724\">It whistles to warn its colony.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"z1h1yq\" data-start=\"6726\" data-end=\"6746\">25. Velvet Gecko<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6748\" data-end=\"6793\">Velvet geckos have smooth, soft-looking skin.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6795\" data-end=\"6835\"><strong data-start=\"6795\" data-end=\"6814\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"6817\" data-end=\"6827\">Amalosia<\/em> species<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6837\" data-end=\"6865\"><strong data-start=\"6837\" data-end=\"6857\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Reptile<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6867\" data-end=\"6904\"><strong data-start=\"6867\" data-end=\"6888\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Rocky Australia<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6906\" data-end=\"6919\"><strong data-start=\"6906\" data-end=\"6919\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6921\" data-end=\"6990\">\n<li data-section-id=\"jb0txv\" data-start=\"6921\" data-end=\"6949\">It hunts insects at night.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jze941\" data-start=\"6950\" data-end=\"6990\">Its toes grip surfaces with tiny pads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"k3ycmn\" data-start=\"6992\" data-end=\"7010\">26. Velvet Ant<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7012\" data-end=\"7052\">This is actually a fuzzy, wingless wasp.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7054\" data-end=\"7088\"><strong data-start=\"7054\" data-end=\"7073\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"7076\" data-end=\"7088\">Mutillidae<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7090\" data-end=\"7117\"><strong data-start=\"7090\" data-end=\"7110\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Insect<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7119\" data-end=\"7156\"><strong data-start=\"7119\" data-end=\"7140\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Warm grasslands<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7158\" data-end=\"7171\"><strong data-start=\"7158\" data-end=\"7171\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7173\" data-end=\"7242\">\n<li data-section-id=\"h4atk6\" data-start=\"7173\" data-end=\"7204\">Females have a painful sting.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4dbbur\" data-start=\"7205\" data-end=\"7242\">Bright colours warn predators away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1mjneub\" data-start=\"7244\" data-end=\"7262\">27. Vinegaroon<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7264\" data-end=\"7311\">Vinegaroons spray an acid to defend themselves.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7313\" data-end=\"7361\"><strong data-start=\"7313\" data-end=\"7332\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"7335\" data-end=\"7361\">Mastigoproctus giganteus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7363\" data-end=\"7392\"><strong data-start=\"7363\" data-end=\"7383\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Arachnid<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7394\" data-end=\"7432\"><strong data-start=\"7394\" data-end=\"7415\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> American deserts<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7434\" data-end=\"7447\"><strong data-start=\"7434\" data-end=\"7447\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7449\" data-end=\"7525\">\n<li data-section-id=\"tq4xkx\" data-start=\"7449\" data-end=\"7485\">It is also called a whip scorpion.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12hlmkm\" data-start=\"7486\" data-end=\"7525\">Its spray smells strongly of vinegar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"18tfqw0\" data-start=\"7527\" data-end=\"7560\">28. Von der Decken&#8217;s Hornbill<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7562\" data-end=\"7604\">This hornbill has a large, colourful bill.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7606\" data-end=\"7644\"><strong data-start=\"7606\" data-end=\"7625\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"7628\" data-end=\"7644\">Tockus deckeni<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7646\" data-end=\"7671\"><strong data-start=\"7646\" data-end=\"7666\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7673\" data-end=\"7717\"><strong data-start=\"7673\" data-end=\"7694\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> East African savannahs<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7719\" data-end=\"7732\"><strong data-start=\"7719\" data-end=\"7732\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7734\" data-end=\"7825\">\n<li data-section-id=\"zjc401\" data-start=\"7734\" data-end=\"7782\">Males and females have different bill colours.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16voblt\" data-start=\"7783\" data-end=\"7825\">Females seal themselves into tree holes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"15dm91s\" data-start=\"7827\" data-end=\"7848\">29. Variable Hawk<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7850\" data-end=\"7897\">This hawk shows many different colour patterns.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7899\" data-end=\"7944\"><strong data-start=\"7899\" data-end=\"7918\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"7921\" data-end=\"7944\">Geranoaetus polyosoma<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7946\" data-end=\"7971\"><strong data-start=\"7946\" data-end=\"7966\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7973\" data-end=\"8022\"><strong data-start=\"7973\" data-end=\"7994\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> South American open country<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8024\" data-end=\"8037\"><strong data-start=\"8024\" data-end=\"8037\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8039\" data-end=\"8114\">\n<li data-section-id=\"z7onjj\" data-start=\"8039\" data-end=\"8077\">No two variable hawks look the same.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jn4eur\" data-start=\"8078\" data-end=\"8114\">It hunts by soaring high overhead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"knjlk\" data-start=\"8116\" data-end=\"8137\">30. Violet Cuckoo<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8139\" data-end=\"8185\">This bird has shimmering purple-blue feathers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8187\" data-end=\"8238\"><strong data-start=\"8187\" data-end=\"8206\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"8209\" data-end=\"8238\">Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8240\" data-end=\"8265\"><strong data-start=\"8240\" data-end=\"8260\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8267\" data-end=\"8312\"><strong data-start=\"8267\" data-end=\"8288\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Southeast Asian forests<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8314\" data-end=\"8327\"><strong data-start=\"8314\" data-end=\"8327\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8329\" data-end=\"8417\">\n<li data-section-id=\"9p3kkg\" data-start=\"8329\" data-end=\"8365\">It often lays eggs in other nests.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19agwt8\" data-start=\"8366\" data-end=\"8417\">Sunlight makes its feathers flash bright colours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1v0lyvx\" data-start=\"8419\" data-end=\"8444\">31. Vulpine Phalanger<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8446\" data-end=\"8500\">Also called the brushtail possum, it has a bushy tail.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8502\" data-end=\"8547\"><strong data-start=\"8502\" data-end=\"8521\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"8524\" data-end=\"8547\">Trichosurus vulpecula<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8549\" data-end=\"8576\"><strong data-start=\"8549\" data-end=\"8569\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8578\" data-end=\"8630\"><strong data-start=\"8578\" data-end=\"8599\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Forests and towns of Australia<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8632\" data-end=\"8645\"><strong data-start=\"8632\" data-end=\"8645\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8647\" data-end=\"8720\">\n<li data-section-id=\"k0mjgt\" data-start=\"8647\" data-end=\"8682\">It sleeps in tree hollows by day.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j2jjxn\" data-start=\"8683\" data-end=\"8720\">It is an excellent, strong climber.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"7adkls\" data-start=\"8722\" data-end=\"8747\">32. Verreaux&#8217;s Sifaka<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8749\" data-end=\"8793\">This lemur hops sideways across open ground.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8795\" data-end=\"8840\"><strong data-start=\"8795\" data-end=\"8814\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"8817\" data-end=\"8840\">Propithecus verreauxi<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8842\" data-end=\"8869\"><strong data-start=\"8842\" data-end=\"8862\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8871\" data-end=\"8918\"><strong data-start=\"8871\" data-end=\"8892\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Dry forests of Madagascar<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8920\" data-end=\"8933\"><strong data-start=\"8920\" data-end=\"8933\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8935\" data-end=\"9017\">\n<li data-section-id=\"34v8c4\" data-start=\"8935\" data-end=\"8980\">It leaps between trees using powerful legs.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6dbb8z\" data-start=\"8981\" data-end=\"9017\">On the ground, it dances sideways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ugb8ix\" data-start=\"9019\" data-end=\"9053\">33. Vinous-throated Parrotbill<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9055\" data-end=\"9099\">This small, round bird has a pinkish throat.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9101\" data-end=\"9145\"><strong data-start=\"9101\" data-end=\"9120\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"9123\" data-end=\"9145\">Sinosuthora webbiana<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9147\" data-end=\"9172\"><strong data-start=\"9147\" data-end=\"9167\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9174\" data-end=\"9216\"><strong data-start=\"9174\" data-end=\"9195\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> East Asian scrubland<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9218\" data-end=\"9231\"><strong data-start=\"9218\" data-end=\"9231\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9233\" data-end=\"9315\">\n<li data-section-id=\"9dxby2\" data-start=\"9233\" data-end=\"9274\">It travels in noisy, chattering flocks.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13rkqko\" data-start=\"9275\" data-end=\"9315\">Its stubby bill looks like a parrot&#8217;s.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"pj7y7x\" data-start=\"9317\" data-end=\"9347\">34. Venezuelan Poodle Moth<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9349\" data-end=\"9397\">This fluffy white moth looks like a tiny poodle.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9399\" data-end=\"9437\"><strong data-start=\"9399\" data-end=\"9418\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"9421\" data-end=\"9429\">Artace<\/em> species<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9439\" data-end=\"9466\"><strong data-start=\"9439\" data-end=\"9459\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Insect<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9468\" data-end=\"9514\"><strong data-start=\"9468\" data-end=\"9489\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Rainforests of Venezuela<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9516\" data-end=\"9529\"><strong data-start=\"9516\" data-end=\"9529\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9531\" data-end=\"9623\">\n<li data-section-id=\"n6b687\" data-start=\"9531\" data-end=\"9571\">Its fuzzy body keeps it warm at night.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nkczvo\" data-start=\"9572\" data-end=\"9623\">Scientists are still studying how to classify it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1rfzqi8\" data-start=\"9625\" data-end=\"9646\">35. Vampire Finch<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9648\" data-end=\"9700\">This Gal\u00e1pagos finch has an unusual taste for blood.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9702\" data-end=\"9750\"><strong data-start=\"9702\" data-end=\"9721\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"9724\" data-end=\"9750\">Geospiza septentrionalis<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9752\" data-end=\"9777\"><strong data-start=\"9752\" data-end=\"9772\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9779\" data-end=\"9824\"><strong data-start=\"9779\" data-end=\"9800\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Wolf and Darwin Islands<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"9826\" data-end=\"9839\"><strong data-start=\"9826\" data-end=\"9839\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9841\" data-end=\"9938\">\n<li data-section-id=\"qbxvzi\" data-start=\"9841\" data-end=\"9893\">It pecks seabirds to drink small amounts of blood.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"alkzvy\" data-start=\"9894\" data-end=\"9938\">This helps it survive when food is scarce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"9gzb0w\" data-start=\"9940\" data-end=\"9968\">36. Verreaux&#8217;s Eagle-Owl<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9970\" data-end=\"10007\">This is one of Africa&#8217;s largest owls.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10009\" data-end=\"10045\"><strong data-start=\"10009\" data-end=\"10028\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"10031\" data-end=\"10045\">Bubo lacteus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10047\" data-end=\"10072\"><strong data-start=\"10047\" data-end=\"10067\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Bird<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10074\" data-end=\"10113\"><strong data-start=\"10074\" data-end=\"10095\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> African woodlands<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10115\" data-end=\"10128\"><strong data-start=\"10115\" data-end=\"10128\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10130\" data-end=\"10211\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1s87mxj\" data-start=\"10130\" data-end=\"10169\">Its pink eyelids help attract a mate.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ealx43\" data-start=\"10170\" data-end=\"10211\">It hunts other birds and small mammals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"19rfriv\" data-start=\"10213\" data-end=\"10232\">37. Vulture Bee<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10234\" data-end=\"10274\">These unusual bees feed on rotting meat.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10276\" data-end=\"10315\"><strong data-start=\"10276\" data-end=\"10295\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"10298\" data-end=\"10307\">Trigona<\/em> species<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10317\" data-end=\"10344\"><strong data-start=\"10317\" data-end=\"10337\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Insect<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10346\" data-end=\"10400\"><strong data-start=\"10346\" data-end=\"10367\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Tropical forests of the Americas<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10402\" data-end=\"10415\"><strong data-start=\"10402\" data-end=\"10415\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10417\" data-end=\"10504\">\n<li data-section-id=\"kmzjmq\" data-start=\"10417\" data-end=\"10462\">They turn meat into a honey-like substance.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14akafc\" data-start=\"10463\" data-end=\"10504\">They have sharp teeth for tearing meat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"t5el4\" data-start=\"10506\" data-end=\"10536\">38. Valais Blacknose Sheep<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10538\" data-end=\"10580\">This gentle sheep breed has a fluffy coat.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10582\" data-end=\"10616\"><strong data-start=\"10582\" data-end=\"10601\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"10604\" data-end=\"10616\">Ovis aries<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10618\" data-end=\"10645\"><strong data-start=\"10618\" data-end=\"10638\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10647\" data-end=\"10685\"><strong data-start=\"10647\" data-end=\"10668\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Swiss Alps farms<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10687\" data-end=\"10700\"><strong data-start=\"10687\" data-end=\"10700\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10702\" data-end=\"10785\">\n<li data-section-id=\"j1ja1t\" data-start=\"10702\" data-end=\"10744\">Its curly wool makes it look like a toy.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yyb1au\" data-start=\"10745\" data-end=\"10785\">Both males and females can grow horns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"14fadhm\" data-start=\"10787\" data-end=\"10821\">39. Vietnamese Pot-bellied Pig<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10823\" data-end=\"10856\">This small pig has a round belly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10858\" data-end=\"10903\"><strong data-start=\"10858\" data-end=\"10877\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"10880\" data-end=\"10903\">Sus scrofa domesticus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10905\" data-end=\"10932\"><strong data-start=\"10905\" data-end=\"10925\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10934\" data-end=\"10981\"><strong data-start=\"10934\" data-end=\"10955\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Farms and homes worldwide<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10983\" data-end=\"10996\"><strong data-start=\"10983\" data-end=\"10996\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10998\" data-end=\"11073\">\n<li data-section-id=\"14wlsx3\" data-start=\"10998\" data-end=\"11037\">It is intelligent and can be trained.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gsn2ve\" data-start=\"11038\" data-end=\"11073\">It can live for 15 years or more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"d2vu77\" data-start=\"11075\" data-end=\"11090\">40. Van Cat<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"11092\" data-end=\"11130\">The Van cat is known for loving water.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11132\" data-end=\"11167\"><strong data-start=\"11132\" data-end=\"11151\">Scientific Name<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"11154\" data-end=\"11167\">Felis catus<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11169\" data-end=\"11196\"><strong data-start=\"11169\" data-end=\"11189\">Type of Animal \u2013<\/strong> Mammal<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11198\" data-end=\"11243\"><strong data-start=\"11198\" data-end=\"11219\">Where They Live \u2013<\/strong> Lake Van region, Turkey<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11245\" data-end=\"11258\"><strong data-start=\"11245\" data-end=\"11258\">Fun Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"11260\" data-end=\"11381\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1r591v2\" data-start=\"11260\" data-end=\"11299\">Unlike most cats, it enjoys swimming.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"iei1jq\" data-start=\"11300\" data-end=\"11381\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Many have one blue eye and one amber eye.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The letter V introduces children to a mix of familiar creatures and rare discoveries from around the globe. Every animal name start with alphabet v on this list, from the soaring vulture to the tiny vervain hummingbird, shows how varied animal life can be. Exploring these species together is a simple way to spark a child&#8217;s love of nature. With scientific names, habitats and fun facts included, this list makes a handy reference for school projects or everyday curiosity.<\/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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