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Threatened 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	2 Videos

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	26 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)
Like other dormice, the garden dormouse is an agile rodent, known for its ability to accumulate fat and hibernate for long periods.... More	18 Images	0 Videos

Gaur (Bos gaurus)
The gaur is one of the larger of the wild cattle, and individuals can reach over two metres at the shoulder. The sleek, dark coat... More	17 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	11 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	38 Images	7 Videos

Geoffroy's bat (Myotis emarginatus)
Information on the Geoffroy's bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	6 Images	0 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

Geoffroy's woolly monkey (Lagothrix cana)
Information on Geoffroy's woolly monkey is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	9 Images	0 Videos

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

Ghost bat (Macroderma gigas)
Information on the ghost bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	4 Images	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	8 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 bushy-tailed cloud rat (Crateromys schadenbergi)
The giant bushy-tailed cloud rat is one of the most spectacular rodents in Asia, with an elongated body; long, bushy tail; and... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Giant ground pangolin (Smutsia gigantea)
The giant ground pangolin earns its name for being the largest of eight species that are the sole representatives of the highly... More	2 Images	0 Videos

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	19 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	36 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

Gilbert's potoroo (Potorous gilbertii)
Information on the Gilbert's potoroo is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	2 Images	1 Video

Gilded groove-toothed bat (Phoniscus 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

Ginkgo-toothed beaked whale (Mesoplodon ginkgodens)
Information on the ginkgo-toothed beaked whale is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	4 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	45 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	16 Images	3 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 hamster (Mesocricetus auratus)
Information on the golden hamster is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	11 Images	0 Videos

Golden jackal (Canis aureus)
The golden jackal is a slender, medium-sized canid with long legs, a long, pointed muzzle, and a relatively short, bushy tail. The... More	34 Images	0 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)
This small, nocturnal primate has thick, woolly fur, which, as its name suggests, is golden-red or orange in colour. The underparts... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Golden snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana)
The beautiful 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-brown mouse lemur (Microcebus ravelobensis)
Information on the golden-brown mouse lemur is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	1 Image	0 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	7 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-mantle saddleback tamarin (Saguinus tripartitus)
Information on the golden-mantle saddleback tamarin is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	6 Images	2 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

Golden-white tassel-ear marmoset (Mico chrysoleucus)
Information on the golden-white tassel-ear marmoset is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	11 Images	0 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

Gould's mouse (Pseudomys gouldii)
Information on the Gould's mouse is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Grant's gazelle (Nanger 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	3 Videos

Gray langur (Semnopithecus hector)
Information on the gray langur is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	10 Images	1 Video

Gray myotis (Myotis grisescens)
Information on the gray myotis is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	3 Images	0 Videos

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