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Gecko
Mediterranean
Gecko
Reef
Gecko
The Gerenuk,
the "giraffe gazelle", is found in East Africa. A preorbital gland
in front of the eyes emits a tar-like substance which is deposited on
twigs to mark territory. It stands erect on hind legs to browse on tall
bushes, using its front legs to pull down higher branches. Gerenuks
do not eat grass nor require water as they get enough moisture from
the plant life they eat.
Gila
Monster
Goat
African Pygmy
Goat
Mountain
Goat
Gopher
Botta's
Pocket Gopher
Northern
Pocket Gopher
Plains
Pocket Gopher
Southeastern
Pocket Gopher
Western
Pocket Gopher
Yellow-faced
Pocket Gopher
 The
Gorilla is the largest
of the living primates; male gorillas weigh up to 200kg, yet are shy
and retiring. They will, however, protect their family groups valiantly.
They eat a variety of plants, including wild celery, bamboo, thistles,
stinging nettles, bedstraw and certain fruit. An endangered species,
only about 630 remain. Their quest for survival was made famous by Dian
Fossey, portrayed in the movie "Gorillas in the mist."
Hare
European
Hare
Snowshoe
Hare
Spring
Hare
Hartebeest
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 The
Hippo's
yawn is not a sign of sleepiness or boredom but is actually a threat
gesture, displaying long, thick, razor-sharp canine teeth, or tusks,
with which it is capable of biting a small boat in half. Being fearlessly
protective of their turf and young, hippos have killed more than 400
people in Africa.
Horse
Lipizzaner
Hyena
 The
Hyrax is so unlike
other animals that it is placed in a separate order, Hyracoidea.
It is the elephant's nearest living relative. Of the 3 hyrax species,
2 are rock hyrax and the third a tree hyrax. Rock hyraxes spend the
mornings sunbathing, followed by short feeding excursions. They eat
quickly with the family facing out in a circle to watch for predators.
Iguana
Desert
Iguana
Green
Iguana
Impala
Insects
Iriomote
Cat
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