Vampire bat<\/h3>The common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus) \u00a9 Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>Living in Central and South America vampire bats thrive on the taste of blood, like their name suggests, and feed on cows,\u00a0pigs, horses, and\u00a0birds.<\/p>
Vampire spider<\/h3>![\"Vampire](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2023\/12\/Vampire-spider-scaled.jpg\")
<\/figure>The vampire spider is a member of the imminently likeable and charismatic jumping spider family (Salticidae). As its name suggests it enjoys a diet of blood, but too small to bite a human, this arachnid manages to get a taste of the red stuff elsewhere – from mosquitoes to be precise.<\/p>
Vampire squid<\/h3>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2023\/10\/Vampire-squid-is-one-of-the-worlds-weirdest-sea-creatures-.jpeg\")
<\/figure>Despite its name \u2013 inspired by its dark colour and the cloak-like webbing between its arms \u2013 the vampire squid<\/a> is neither vampire nor squid. It is the sole member of its own cephalopod order. Like the octopus, it has eight legs, but is equipped with a pair of thin trailing filaments, which may be derived from the two extra arms possessed by squid.<\/p>Vaquita<\/h3>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/02\/Vaquita-.jpeg\")
@ Paula Olson, NOAA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>The vaquita<\/a> is the world’s smallest and rarest cetacean. With just 10 remaining in the wild, the tiny vaquita needs a miracle to save it from extinction.<\/p>Vervet monkey<\/h3>![\"Vervet](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/04\/Vervet-monkey.jpg\")
\u00a9 Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>A member of the primate family, this cute small black-faced monkey thrives in East Africa. Although they enjoy a mostly vegetarian diet they are partial to the odd insect, egg, baby bird and rodent.<\/p>
Viper<\/h3>![\"ADDER](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2023\/03\/GettyImages-604402079-4f8f773.jpg\")
\u00a9 Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>Also known as adder, the common viper are found throughout much of England, Scotland and Wales (but absent from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland), and throughout most of Europe. They are the most northerly found snake with a distribution into the Arctic Circle.<\/p>
Viperfish<\/p>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/04\/Sloane-viperfish-Chauliodus-sloani.jpg\")
Sloane viperfish (Chauliodus sloani) \u00a9 Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>Found in most oceans, deep-dwelling viperfish are named after their long fangs that jut out from the upper and lower jaws. They are also famed for their luminescent organs.<\/p>
An alphabetical adventure through the animal kingdom<\/strong><\/p>- Animals starting with ‘a’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘b’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘c’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘j’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘k’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘n’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘u’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘x’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘z’<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
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Explore our expertly curated collection of captivating\u00a0animal features<\/a>, offering everything from insightful\u00a0animal ID’s<\/a>\u00a0to engaging\u00a0quizzes<\/a>. Check out our collection of species guides, from\u00a0big cats<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0zebra<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 all the information you need is in one place!<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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Living in Central and South America vampire bats thrive on the taste of blood, like their name suggests, and feed on cows,\u00a0pigs, horses, and\u00a0birds.<\/p>
Vampire spider<\/h3><\/figure>The vampire spider is a member of the imminently likeable and charismatic jumping spider family (Salticidae). As its name suggests it enjoys a diet of blood, but too small to bite a human, this arachnid manages to get a taste of the red stuff elsewhere – from mosquitoes to be precise.<\/p>
Vampire squid<\/h3><\/figure>Despite its name \u2013 inspired by its dark colour and the cloak-like webbing between its arms \u2013 the vampire squid<\/a> is neither vampire nor squid. It is the sole member of its own cephalopod order. Like the octopus, it has eight legs, but is equipped with a pair of thin trailing filaments, which may be derived from the two extra arms possessed by squid.<\/p>Vaquita<\/h3>@ Paula Olson, NOAA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>The vaquita<\/a> is the world’s smallest and rarest cetacean. With just 10 remaining in the wild, the tiny vaquita needs a miracle to save it from extinction.<\/p>Vervet monkey<\/h3>\u00a9 Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>A member of the primate family, this cute small black-faced monkey thrives in East Africa. Although they enjoy a mostly vegetarian diet they are partial to the odd insect, egg, baby bird and rodent.<\/p>
Viper<\/h3>\u00a9 Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>Also known as adder, the common viper are found throughout much of England, Scotland and Wales (but absent from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland), and throughout most of Europe. They are the most northerly found snake with a distribution into the Arctic Circle.<\/p>
Viperfish<\/p>Sloane viperfish (Chauliodus sloani) \u00a9 Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>Found in most oceans, deep-dwelling viperfish are named after their long fangs that jut out from the upper and lower jaws. They are also famed for their luminescent organs.<\/p>
An alphabetical adventure through the animal kingdom<\/strong><\/p>- Animals starting with ‘a’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘b’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘c’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘j’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘k’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘n’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘u’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘x’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘z’<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
Looking for more fascinating animal facts?<\/h3>
Explore our expertly curated collection of captivating\u00a0animal features<\/a>, offering everything from insightful\u00a0animal ID’s<\/a>\u00a0to engaging\u00a0quizzes<\/a>. Check out our collection of species guides, from\u00a0big cats<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0zebra<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 all the information you need is in one place!<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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<\/figure>The vampire spider is a member of the imminently likeable and charismatic jumping spider family (Salticidae). As its name suggests it enjoys a diet of blood, but too small to bite a human, this arachnid manages to get a taste of the red stuff elsewhere – from mosquitoes to be precise.<\/p>
Vampire squid<\/h3><\/figure>Despite its name \u2013 inspired by its dark colour and the cloak-like webbing between its arms \u2013 the vampire squid<\/a> is neither vampire nor squid. It is the sole member of its own cephalopod order. Like the octopus, it has eight legs, but is equipped with a pair of thin trailing filaments, which may be derived from the two extra arms possessed by squid.<\/p>Vaquita<\/h3>@ Paula Olson, NOAA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>The vaquita<\/a> is the world’s smallest and rarest cetacean. With just 10 remaining in the wild, the tiny vaquita needs a miracle to save it from extinction.<\/p>Vervet monkey<\/h3>\u00a9 Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>A member of the primate family, this cute small black-faced monkey thrives in East Africa. Although they enjoy a mostly vegetarian diet they are partial to the odd insect, egg, baby bird and rodent.<\/p>
Viper<\/h3>\u00a9 Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>Also known as adder, the common viper are found throughout much of England, Scotland and Wales (but absent from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland), and throughout most of Europe. They are the most northerly found snake with a distribution into the Arctic Circle.<\/p>
Viperfish<\/p>Sloane viperfish (Chauliodus sloani) \u00a9 Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>Found in most oceans, deep-dwelling viperfish are named after their long fangs that jut out from the upper and lower jaws. They are also famed for their luminescent organs.<\/p>
An alphabetical adventure through the animal kingdom<\/strong><\/p>- Animals starting with ‘a’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘b’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘c’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘j’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘k’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘n’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘u’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘x’<\/a><\/li>
- Animals starting with ‘z’<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
Looking for more fascinating animal facts?<\/h3>
Explore our expertly curated collection of captivating\u00a0animal features<\/a>, offering everything from insightful\u00a0animal ID’s<\/a>\u00a0to engaging\u00a0quizzes<\/a>. Check out our collection of species guides, from\u00a0big cats<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0zebra<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 all the information you need is in one place!<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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<\/figure>Despite its name \u2013 inspired by its dark colour and the cloak-like webbing between its arms \u2013 the vampire squid<\/a> is neither vampire nor squid. It is the sole member of its own cephalopod order. Like the octopus, it has eight legs, but is equipped with a pair of thin trailing filaments, which may be derived from the two extra arms possessed by squid.<\/p> The vaquita<\/a> is the world’s smallest and rarest cetacean. With just 10 remaining in the wild, the tiny vaquita needs a miracle to save it from extinction.<\/p> A member of the primate family, this cute small black-faced monkey thrives in East Africa. Although they enjoy a mostly vegetarian diet they are partial to the odd insect, egg, baby bird and rodent.<\/p> Also known as adder, the common viper are found throughout much of England, Scotland and Wales (but absent from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland), and throughout most of Europe. They are the most northerly found snake with a distribution into the Arctic Circle.<\/p> Viperfish<\/p> Found in most oceans, deep-dwelling viperfish are named after their long fangs that jut out from the upper and lower jaws. They are also famed for their luminescent organs.<\/p> An alphabetical adventure through the animal kingdom<\/strong><\/p> Explore our expertly curated collection of captivating\u00a0animal features<\/a>, offering everything from insightful\u00a0animal ID’s<\/a>\u00a0to engaging\u00a0quizzes<\/a>. Check out our collection of species guides, from\u00a0big cats<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0zebra<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 all the information you need is in one place!<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n From the vampire bat to viperfish here are 7 animals starting with V <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":37389,"template":"","categories":[1],"acf":{"readingTimeMinutes":"3"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/animals-starting-with-v.jpg",2122,1412,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/animals-starting-with-v-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/animals-starting-with-v-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/animals-starting-with-v-768x511.jpg",768,511,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/animals-starting-with-v-1024x681.jpg",800,532,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/animals-starting-with-v-1536x1022.jpg",1536,1022,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2024\/04\/animals-starting-with-v-2048x1363.jpg",2048,1363,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcwildlife\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"From the vampire bat to viperfish here are 7 animals starting with V","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcwildlife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/37388"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcwildlife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcwildlife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcwildlife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcwildlife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37389"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcwildlife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37388"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcwildlife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37388"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Vaquita<\/h3>
Vervet monkey<\/h3>
Viper<\/h3>
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