Animals that Start with U – Listed With Pictures, Facts

Uakari Classification and Evolution The Uakari is a small species of monkey, native to the tropical rainforests of South America, where they tend to be found in moist jungle that is close to water. The Uakari is most well-known for its naked face which most commonly ranges from pink to deep red in colour. There […] Read More

Uguisu Classification and Evolution The Uguisu is a small species of bird that is natively found throughout Japan, China and Taiwan, along with a number of other regions of the far east. The Uguisu bird is also commonly known as the Japanese Bush-Warbler, as it is named for its beautifully distinctive song. The Uguisu is […] Read More

”Potgut of the Mountains” This little ground squirrel, also called the chiseler or potgut, knows to make hay while the sun shines. For nine months out of the year, it is sleeping in its burrow in one of the four mountain states where it lives. When the weather gets too hot it estivates, and that […] Read More

Uintatherium Description & Size The Uintatherium was an exceptionally large and exceptionally ugly ungulate that lived during the Eocene epoch, which was between 56 and 34 million years ago. It stood around 5.6 feet high at the shoulder, was 13 feet long, and weighed over 4,000 pounds or over 2 tons. It had sturdy legs […] Read More

Umbrellabird Classification and Evolution The Umbrellabird is a large, tropical species of bird that is found inhabiting the rainforests of Central and South America. There are three different species of Umbrella bird which are the Long-Wattled Umbrellabird, the Amazonian Umbrellabird and the Bare-Necked Umbrellabird all of which live in slightly different areas. All three species […] Read More

The Unau also called Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth, is thought to be the slowest mammal in the world. The sloth species is found in South America. It is nocturnal and lives in the trees of tropical and subtropical rainforests, where the climate is hot and humid and there are a lot of vines. Having a greyish […] Read More

The Catocala, also known as the underwing moth, is a genus of moths with bark-like forewings and very bright underwings. They are common in North America, Asia, and Europe and are known for their unique ability to camouflage with their environment and keep predators away by flashing their rear wings. 5 Incredible Underwing Moth Facts […] Read More

“These shorebirds prefer open country habitats with tall grasses, compared to the usual sandpiper coastal environments. ” Summary The upland sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda) is native to North and South America, where it lives in open country areas with tall grass to hide. It spends its days walking through the vegetation, picking up insects, seeds, and […] Read More

The Ural owl can be found in some of the coldest climates in Eurasia. This nocturnal bird is named after the Ural Mountains, generally considered to be a dividing line between Europe and Asia. However, its range is not limited to the Ural Mountains. This species is actually found all across northern Eurasia, using its […] Read More

Penis Fish Summary Also known as the penis fish, Urechis unicinctus is a species of marine spoonworm found throughout East Asia. It feeds on microscopic organic material and creates burrows in sand and mud. Occasionally, large numbers may wash up and get stranded on beaches. They are a popular delicacy in Korea, China, and Japan.  […] Read More

Urials are wild species of sheep that originated from Asia. They are a nearly ancient species of sheep, and domesticated sheep descend from their line. They have become endangered due to predation and human activities such as poaching, livestock grazing, and range and habitat loss. Facts Lambs and their mothers communicate by scent. They can […] Read More

Far from boring, Uromastyx lizards have a lot of unique features. They have large, spiky tails with which they protect themselves, as well as different colors and patterns guaranteed to catch anyone’s eye. Lizard keepers keen on exotic animals seek spiny-tailed lizards. Facts Spiny-tailed lizards have nasal glands that remove salt from the salty desert […] Read More

Urutu snakes are aggressive pit vipers capable of causing severe tissue damage and even death to humans with their venomous bite. Urutu snakes, also called yarará grande, wutu, and crossed pit vipers, are native to rainforests and humid regions of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. They are highly venomous pit vipers in the Bothrops genus, […] Read More

The Utonagan is very affectionate and gentle, which makes them an excellent family pet. Utonagans are a relatively new dog breed. They were developed in the 1980s by Edwina Harrison who was trying to create a dog that resembled a wolf but was still well-tempered and sweet like other domesticated dogs. The Utonagan is a […] Read More