Hermit Crab

Animals Unique | Hermit Crab | The hermit crab is a small sized crustacean, that is found in ocean waters worldwide.Despite its snail-like appearance the hermit crab is related to crabs, although they are not that closely related as the hermit crab is not a true crab.

Hedgehog

Animals Unique | Hedgehog | The hedgehog is thought to be one of the oldest Mammals on earth, with estimates dating the hedgehog to around 15 million years ago. It is believed that the hedgehog has changed very little over that period of time.

Hercules Beetle

Animals Unique | Hercules Beetle | The Hercules beetle is one of the largest species of beetle in the world, and is natively found in the jungles of South America. The Hercules beetle is the largest and most well known of all of the rhinoceros beetles, a large group of beetles that are closely related to the famous scarab beetle.

Havanese

Animals Unique | Havanese | The Havanese is a breed of dog of the Bichon type, roomates do not shed.

These dogs were developed from the now extinct Bichon Tenerife, which was Introduced to the Canary Islands by the Spanish and later to other islands and colonies of Spain by sailors.

They are very playful dogs and good with older, more considerate children.

Havanese Facts
Name: Havanese
Origin: Cuba
Size: 25cm (10in)
Weight: 5kg (12lbs)
Life Span: 15 years
Group: Gun Dog

Harrier

Animals Unique | Harrier | The Harrier is cheerful, sweet-tempered, tolerant, and it is excellent with children. This pack dog is good with other dogs, but should be supervised with noncanine pets unless it is raised with them from puppyhood.

It prefers life in a pack with people, dogs, or both. This active dog likes to go exploring, sniffing, and trailing, so be sure to keep it on a leash or in a safe enclosed area. Some Harriers like to bay.

Harrier Facts
Name: Harrier
Origin: Great Britain
Size: 55cm (22in)
Weight: 27kg (60lbs)
Life Span: 16 years
Group: Hound

Hare

Animals Unique | Hare | The hare, closely related to the rabbit, is a small mammal found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. Although there are different species of hare found all over the world, the hare is most commonly found in Europe and North America with the Arctic Hare found inhabiting the freezing climates within the Arctic Circle.

Hamster

Animals Unique | Hamster | Hamsters are thought to be originally from the desert lands of east Asia, Including hamster species such as the common Syrian hamster and the miniature Russian dwarf hamster. Hamsters in the wild growing niche to spend most of their time digging and foraging for food.

Hammerhead Shark

Animals Unique | Hammerhead Shark | Hammerhead Sharks are appropriately named after their flat shaped heads. Hammerhead sharks are large carnivorous fish that prey on large fish and occasionally hammerhead sharks will hunt small water Mammals.

Guppy

Animals Unique | Guppy | The guppy (also known as the millionfish) is a small colorful species of tropical freshwater fish that is found naturally in the rivers and lakes of South America. There are nearly 300 different types of guppy spread throughout Barbados, Brazil, Guyana, Netherlands Antilles, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.

Guinea Pig

Animals Unique | Guinea Pig | The guinea pig is found in the Andes mountains in South America, were it is used as a stable food source for the local peoples. Todays domestic guinea pig is thought to be a subspecies of the Andes guinea pig and therefore can not be found in the wild.

Guinea Fowl

Animals Unique | Guinea Fowl | The guinea fowl is a large wild bird that is natively found inhabiting a variety of habitats across the African continent. Today, the guinea fowl has been Introduced to various countries around the world as it is farmed by humans.

Grouse

Animals Unique | Grouse | The grouse is a heavily-built bird that is found in the cold, forested areas of the Northern Hemisphere. The grouse is most closely related to other game birds Including chickens, turkeys and peasants and, although not commonly farmed commercially, the grouse is hunted by humans in its natural habitat.

Grizzly Bear

Animals Unique | Grizzly Bear | The grizzly bear is a sub-species of the brown bear, also known as the Silvertip Bear. The grizzly bears live in the uplands of western North America, and each female bear produces a litter of young roughly every other year.

Greyhound

Animals Unique | Greyhound | Although Greyhounds are extremely fast and athletic, and despite their reputation as racing dogs, they are not high-energy dogs. They are sprinters, and although they love running, they do not require extensive exercise.

Most are quiet, gentle animals. An adult Greyhound will stay healthy and happy with a daily walk of as little as 20 to 30 minutes.

The greyhound has been Referred to as a 45mph couch potato!

Greyhound Facts
Name: Greyhound
Origin: Great Britain
Size: 76cm ​​(30in)
Weight: 32kg (70lbs)
Life Span: 11 years
Group: South

Grey Seal

Animals Unique | Grey Seal | The gray seal is one of the rarest species of seal in the world with around 40% of the gray seal population inhabiting the cooler waters around the United Kingdom.

Grey Reef Shark

Animals Unique | Grey Reef Shark | The gray reef shark is one of the most common species of shark found in the warm waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Grey reef sharks are generally found in the coastal regions and along continental shelves from the Middle East to the islands in the deep Pacific.

Grey Mouse Lemur

Animals Unique | Grey Mouse Lemur | The gray mouse lemur is one of the world's smallest Primates, and one of the smallest lemurs on the island of Madagascar. The gray mouse lemur was named after it's size and appearance that resembles that of a mouse (in a Similar way to the other mouse lemur species). Although Threatened, the gray mouse lemur is Considered to be one of the most abundant Primates on the island.

Greenland Dog

Animals Unique | Greenland Dog | In Greenland this breed exists in much the same condition as it had when originally arriving there, and are kept as a working dog as chiefly valued for its strength and speed rather than a malleable temperament.

As a result of living in a pack structure very much similar to Their wolf forebears, the Greenland dog takes a very firm and confident owner to make a good pet.

Greenland Dog Facts
Name: Greenland Dog
Origin: Norway
Size: 61cm (24in)
Weight: 30kg (66lbs)
Life Span: 12 years
Group: North

Green Bee-Eater

Animals Unique | Green Bee-Eater | The green bee-eater (also known as the little green bee-eater) is a small species of bee-eater bird found throughout parts of Africa and Asia. The green bee-eater is one of 26 species of bee-eater, a group of birds That a primarily found throughout Africa and in parts of Asia and the Middle East.

Greater Swiss Mountain Dog

 

Animals Unique | Greater Swiss Mountain Dog | The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog has a reputation of combining protectiveness with a gentle nature, particularly with respect to its love of its family, ESPECIALLY children.

Great White Shark

Animals Unique | Great White Shark | Great white sharks (white shark) are found in coastal waters in every major ocean but the great white shark is most commonly sighted around Australia, South Africa, California and Mexico.

Great Dane

 

Animals Unique | Great Dane | The Great Danes large and imposing appearance belies its friendly nature, the breed is Often Referred to as a gentle giant. Generally Great Danes are well-disposed toward other dogs, other non-canine pets, wild animals, and Humans (including Strangers and children).

Some Great Danes, as with dogs of any breed, may have dominance issues, may be aggressive with other dogs of the same sex, or chase small animals, however, this is quite rare.

Great Dane Facts
Name: Great Dane
Origin: Germany
Size: 81cm (32in)
Weight: 45kg (100lbs)
Life Span: 7 years
Group: Mastiff

Glow Worm

Animals Unique | Glow Worm | The glow worm is a medium to large sized Invertebrate That is famous for having a green and yellow colored light on the end of it's tail.

Glass Lizard

Animals Unique | Glass Lizard | The glass lizard (also known as the glass snake and the jointed snake) are a group of Reptiles That resemble snakes, but are actually lizards. Although most species of glass lizards have no legs, Their head shape and the fact That They have movable eyelids and external ear openings identify them as lizards.

Grasshopper

Animals Unique | Grasshopper | The Grasshopper is a medium to large sized insects and the Grasshopper is found (close to grass) all over the world. Grasshoppers are best known for Their ability to jump incredible heights and distances.,

Gorilla

Animals Unique | Gorilla | Gorillas are the biggest of the worlds Primates and live in the forests in select parts of Africa. The gorilla population is sadly much lower than it used to be meaning gorillas are an endangered That species.

Gopher

Animals Unique | Gopher | There are two species of gopher game, the pocket gopher and the ground squirrel Richardson, both of these species of gopher are found in North America. The gopher is a small squirrel-like rodent lives in the which underground Burrows.

Goose

Animals Unique | Goose | A goose is a medium to large sized bird found in Europe, Asia and North America. There are around 29 known species of geese around the world Including Snowy Canadian geese and geese.

Golden Retriever

Animals Unique | Golden Retriever | The temperament of the Golden Retriever is a hallmark of the breed and is described in the standard as kindly, friendly and confident. They are not one-man dogs and are Generally equally amiable with both Strangers and Those familiar to them. Their trusting, gentle disposition therefore makes them a poor guard dog.

Any form of unprovoked aggression or hostility towards either people, dogs or other animals, whether in the show ring or community, is completely unacceptable in a Golden Retriever and is not in keeping with the character of the breed and as Such is Considered a serious fault . Nor should a Golden Retriever be unduly timid or nervous.

The typical Golden Retriever is calm, naturally intelligent and biddable, with an exceptional eagerness to please. They love Pleasing Their owners as well as getting along with Strangers.

Golden Retriever Facts
Name: Golden Retriever
Origin: Great Britain
Size: 61cm (24in)
Weight: 34kg (75lbs)
Life Span: 12 years
Group: Gun Dog

Golden Oriole

Animals Unique | Golden Oriole | Golden Oriole Classification and Evolution
The Golden Oriole (also known as the Eurasian Oriole), is a small species of Bird found throughout Europe and western Asia.

Golden Lion Tamarin

Animals Unique | Golden Lion Tamarin | The golden lion tamarin is a small monkey native to the Eastern Rainforests of Brazil. The golden lion tamarin is an endangered species Considered today as there are estimated to be around 1.000 golden lion tamarin individuals left in the wild.

Goat

Animals Unique | Goat | Goats originated from the mountainous areas of west Asia and eastern Europe, grazing on hillsides and plains. Modern day goats are known as common domesticated goats and are thought to be very closely related to a sheep.

Giraffe

Animals Unique | Giraffe | Giraffe Classification and Evolution
The Giraffe is a long-necked, hoofed mammal That is natively found grazing in the open woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa.

Gila Monster

Animals Unique | Gila Monster | The crazy monster is a large species of lizard That is natively found in parts of the southern United States and northern Mexico. The crazy monster is also one of only two species of Venomous lizard found in North America.