Animals that start with H

Hamsters are a small rodent that is often kept as a pet. Hamsters are originally from Syria. They have a large fur-lined pouch on either side of their face that goes all the way to their shoulders that they can fill with food. In the wild, they usually eat seeds and nuts.

Harvestmen are a group of arachnids with long, spindly legs. They look very similar to spiders, and like spiders they come in a huge variety of colors and sizes.

Hedgehogs sleep during the day and come out at night to eat. They eat mostly insects but will also eat frogs, eggs, dead animals, mushrooms and some fruit and berries.

Hermit crabs are not actually true crabs, but are distantly related crustaceans. Hermit crabs don't have a shell of their own, so they need to find the discarded shell from another creature to wear. As they grow, they have to find another shell to replace their old one. Hermit crabs are found all over the world, and many people keep them as pets.

A hippopotamus, or hippo for short, is a large animal that lives in lakes and waterways in Africa. They live in large groups, and can live to 40 years old. A male hippo is called a bull, a female is called a cow and a baby hippo is called a calf.