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207 animals found
Near Threatened
Hellbender
Cryptobranchus alleganiensis
A giant salamander of cool, fast-flowing streams in the eastern United States.
Vulnerable
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius
A large semi-aquatic mammal that spends much of the day in water and grazes at night.
Least Concern
Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
A stout snake with an upturned snout used for digging, famous for bluffing when threatened.
Least Concern
Hoopoe
Upupa epops
The hoopoe is a distinctive bird with a striking crest and a long curved bill used to probe soil for insects.
Least Concern
Hornbill
Bucerotidae
A family of tropical birds known for large curved bills and casque structures.
Varies by species
Horseshoe Crab
Limulidae
An ancient marine arthropod with a hard shell and long tail spine.
Least Concern
Howler Monkey
Alouatta
A loud-voiced New World monkey that lives high in tropical forest canopies.
Least Concern
Ibex
Capra ibex
A sure-footed wild goat of steep alpine cliffs, equipped with strong hooves and long backward-curving horns.
Threatened
Indigo Snake
Drymarchon couperi
A large glossy black nonvenomous snake native to the southeastern United States.
Least Concern
Jackson's Chameleon
Trioceros jacksonii
Jackson's chameleons are horned tree-dwellers from East Africa that hunt insects with remarkable speed and precision.
Near Threatened
Jaguar
Panthera onca
A powerful spotted cat of the Americas known for crushing bites and strong swimming.
Least Concern
Jerboa
Dipodidae
A tiny long-legged rodent adapted for hopping across deserts and semi-arid landscapes at night.
Critically Endangered
Kakapo
Strigops habroptilus
A rare flightless nocturnal parrot native to New Zealand.
Varies by species
Kangaroo
Macropus
A hopping marsupial known for powerful hind legs, a balancing tail, and carrying young in a pouch.
Endangered
Kea
Nestor notabilis
An intelligent alpine parrot known for curiosity and problem-solving.