Gnu: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Connochaetes Type: Mammal Family: Bovidae Lifespan: 20 years in the wild, up to 30 years in captivity Height: 4 to 5 feet (1.2 to 1.5 meters) at the shoulder Weight: 300 to 600 pounds (140 to 270 kg) Habitat: Savannas, grasslands, and open plains […]

Gnat: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Multiple species within various genera, but commonly Culicidae (mosquitoes), Chironomidae (non-biting midges), and Sciaridae (fungus gnats) Type: Insect Family: Various families depending on the species (e.g., Culicidae for mosquitoes, Chironomidae for non-biting midges, Sciaridae for fungus gnats) Lifespan: Varies by species, typically from a […]

Giraffe: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Giraffa camelopardalis Type: Mammal Family: Giraffidae Lifespan: 25 years in the wild, up to 30 years in captivity Height: Up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) for males; 14–16 feet (4.3–4.8 meters) for females Weight: 2,400 to 3,000 pounds (1,100 to 1,400 kg) for males; […]

Gerbil: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Meriones unguiculatus (common gerbil) Type: Mammal Family: Muridae Lifespan: 2 to 4 years Size: 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) in body length; 3 to 4 inches (7 to 10 cm) in tail length Weight: 2 to 4 ounces (55 to 113 […]

Frog: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Anura (order) Type: Amphibian Family: Various, including Ranidae (True Frogs), Bufonidae (Toads), and others Lifespan: Varies by species; typically 4 to 15 years in the wild Size: From 0.5 inches (1.2 cm) to over 12 inches (30 cm) in length Weight: Varies by species, […]