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Global Mammals

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Galapagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis)
The scientific name of this marine mammal, Arctocephalus, comes from Greek words that mean ‘bear headed', and with its short... More	23 Images	1 Video

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki)
The Galapagos sea lion is found in the Galapagos Archipelago where it is one of the most conspicuous and numerous marine mammals.... More	24 Images	12 Videos

Ganges river dolphin (Platanista gangetica)
The Ganges river dolphin was recognised as a separate species in the 1970s, although some controversy remains surrounding its... More	2 Images	1 Video

Garden dormouse (Eliomys quercinus)
Information on the garden dormouse is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	18 Images	0 Videos

Gaur (Bos frontalis)
The gaur is one of the larger of the wild cattle, and individuals can reach over 2 metres at the shoulder. The sleek, dark coat... More	16 Images	8 Videos

Gelada (Theropithecus gelada)
Although often referred to as gelada baboons, these monkeys actually belong to a separate genus and are not true baboons. They are... More	55 Images	0 Videos

Gemsbok (Oryx gazella)
The most distinctive features of this heavily built antelope are its long, rapier-shaped horns and striking black and white facial... More	59 Images	8 Videos

Geoffroy's black-and-white colobus (Colobus vellerosus)
Geoffroy's black-and-white colobus is predominantly black, displaying the least white fur out of all the black-and-white colobus... More	9 Images	1 Video

Geoffroy's marmoset (Callithrix geoffroyi)
Geoffrey's marmoset is an exceptionally distinctive monkey, most readily recognised for its conspicuous white cheeks, forehead and... More	11 Images	1 Video

Gerenuk (Litocranius walleri)
Gerenuk means ‘giraffe-necked' in the Somali language, a name arising from its distinctive long, slender neck, which it stretches... More	25 Images	4 Videos

Gervais' beaked whale (Mesoplodon europaeus)
Gervais' beaked whale has a prominent, slender beak with only two teeth which, whilst obvious in males, are not visible in females.... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)
As their common name suggests, this species is the largest of the living anteaters and is instantly recognised around the world.... More	14 Images	7 Videos

Giant armadillo (Priodontes maximus)
Armadillos are one of the oldest groups of mammals and have a quirky appearance, possessing a tough shell composed of bony plates... More	3 Images	1 Video

Giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens)
The giant kangaroo rat is the largest of more than 20 species of kangaroo rats, which are small rodents that (as their name would... More	3 Images	4 Videos

Giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis)
The giant otter, known locally as the 'river wolf', is one of South America's top predators and is the largest of the otter species... More	18 Images	15 Videos

Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
The giant panda is universally admired for its appealing markings and seemingly gentle demeanour. This large mammal is now... More	33 Images	14 Videos

Giant-striped mongoose (Galidictis grandidieri)
Information on the giant-striped mongoose is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Gilded groove-toothed bat (Kerivoula atrox)
A highly recognisable bat, due to its small size combined with exquisitely coloured fur. The hairs are long, soft and fluffy, and... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)
Spectacularly tall, the giraffe has a very long neck with a short, upstanding mane, and high shoulders that slope steeply to the... More	85 Images	41 Videos

Gobi bear (Ursus arctos gobiensis)
This subspecies of the brown bear (Ursus arctos) is a shy and elusive resident of the Gobi desert in Mongolia. Brown bears... More	1 Image	3 Videos

Goeldi's monkey (Callimico goeldii)
Goeldi's monkey is a small, rare inhabitant of the Amazon. Adults are blackish brown with thick, soft hair and a mane draping from... More	6 Images	1 Video

Goitered gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa)
This gazelle receives its common name due to the goiter-like swelling on the throat, which is an enlarged cartilaginous cylinder... More	14 Images	2 Videos

Golden bamboo lemur (Hapalemur aureus)
The critically endangered golden bamboo lemur is one of the world's most endangered mammals. It has pale orange fur on the back... More	9 Images	1 Video

Golden bandicoot (Isoodon auratus)
The golden bandicoot is a small omnivorous marsupial found in Australia. This mammal is ratlike in appearance, with a small hunched... More	7 Images	3 Videos

Golden langur (Trachypithecus geei)
The golden langur is a particularly attractive leaf-eating monkey found in northeastern India and Bhutan. As its name suggests, the... More	14 Images	11 Videos

Golden lion tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia)
The golden lion tamarin, one of the world's most striking mammals, is so-called because of the beautiful mane of silky golden hair... More	12 Images	11 Videos

Golden potto (Arctocebus aureus)
Information on the Golden potto is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Golden snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana)
The golden snub-nosed monkey has blackish grey shoulders, upper arms, back, crown, and tail, with the back being covered... More	22 Images	9 Videos

Golden-capped fruit bat (Acerodon jubatus)
Named after the patch of golden-tipped hairs on top of the head, the golden-capped fruit bat is the largest fruit bat in the... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Golden-crowned sifaka (Propithecus tattersallli)
The golden-crowned sifaka is the smallest of the sifakas, and was first described in 1988. The coat is creamy white, and the common... More	13 Images	6 Videos

Golden-headed lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysomelas)
The golden-headed lion tamarin's name describes its striking appearance perfectly. The thick, long golden to orange mane around its... More	9 Images	0 Videos

Golden-rumped elephant-shrew (Rhynchocyon chrysopygus)
This large elephant-shrew, or sengi, gains its common name for the distinctive golden coloured fur on its rump. In common with... More	9 Images	2 Videos

Goodfellow's tree kangaroo (Dendrolagus goodfellowi)
Like other tree kangaroos, Goodfellow's tree kangaroo differs noticeably from the better- known ground kangaroos because it has... More	13 Images	5 Videos

Goodman's mouse lemur (Microcebus lehilahytsara)
This tiny primate was only discovered in 2005. Goodman's mouse lemur has short, dense, bright maroon fur, tinged with orange... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Grant's gazelle (Gazella granti)
The most distinguishing feature of this pale fawn gazelle is the distinct vertical black stripe that runs down either side of the... More	31 Images	4 Videos

Greater bamboo lemur (Prolemur simus)
Prolemur simus is the largest of the bamboo lemurs. A dense olive-brown coat covers the rounded body, whilst the underparts and... More	9 Images	4 Videos

Greater big-footed mouse (Macrotarsomys ingens)
This small, gerbil-like mouse has relatively large eyes which hint at its nocturnal behaviour. The upperparts are light brown... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis)
The greater bilby is the largest of the small, rat-like marsupials that are known as bandicoots. It has a comical appearance with... More	7 Images	7 Videos

Greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros)
This handsome antelope is easily distinguished by the male's spectacular spiral horns, which can reach astonishing lengths of over... More	32 Images	3 Videos

Greater stick-nest rat (Leporillus conditor)
This rodent is named after the conspicuous stick-nests it builds. At the time of European settlement two species of stick-nest rats... More	1 Image	3 Videos

Grevy's zebra (Equus grevyi)
Grevy's zebra is the largest of the equids (a group that includes horses, asses and zebras). It possesses the same body shape... More	18 Images	11 Videos

Grey whale (Eschrichtius robustus)
Grey whales are mottled dark to light grey in colour and are extremely encrusted with patches of barnacles and whale lice. The... More	21 Images	12 Videos

Grey-backed sportive lemur (Lepilemur dorsalis)
The grey-backed sportive lemur is one of the smallest species belonging to the genus Lepilemur. As the name suggests, the... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Grey-faced elephant-shrew (Rhynchocyon udzungwensis)
Information on the grey-faced elephant-shrew is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Grey-headed flying fox (Pteropus poliocephalus)
The grey-headed flying fox is one of the largest bats in Australia, with the maximum recorded wingspan exceeding an impressive... More	13 Images	8 Videos

Grey-legged night monkey (Aotus griseimembra)
The grey-legged night monkey belongs to the nocturnal primate genus Aotus, which is also one of the most widespread primate genera... More	2 Images	2 Videos

Grizzled giant squirrel (Ratufa macroura)
The grizzled giant squirrel's common name came from the grey to brown colouration highlighted with white at the top of the tail... More	4 Images	5 Videos

Ground pangolin (Manis temminckii)
The unusual ground pangolin belongs to a group of only seven armour-plated species, (the order Pholidota), a group that... More	13 Images	2 Videos

Guadalupe fur seal (Arctocephalus townsendi)
The Guadalupe fur seal was once considered extinct, after being decimated by poaching for its dense, luxurious underfur. Remarkably... More	12 Images	0 Videos

Guatemalan black howler (Alouatta pigra)
Howlers are among the largest monkeys in the Americas, but this species is among the smallest of the genus. The Guatemalan black... More	12 Images	2 Videos

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