Gorilla: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Gorilla gorilla (Western Gorilla) Type: Mammal Family: Hominidae Lifespan: 35 to 50 years in the wild; up to 60 years in captivity Height: 4.5 to 5.5 feet (1.4 to 1.7 meters) Weight: 300 to 485 pounds (136 to 220 kg) Habitat: Tropical forests and […]

Goose: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Anser anser (domestic goose) Type: Bird Family: Anatidae Lifespan: 10 to 25 years (varies by species) Height: 2.5 to 3 feet (75 to 90 cm) Weight: 3 to 14 pounds (1.4 to 6.4 kg) depending on the breed Habitat: Wetlands, lakes, rivers, and grassy […]

Goat: A Comprehensive Overview Scientific Name: Capra aegagrus hircus Type: Mammal Family: Bovidae Lifespan: 15 to 18 years Height: 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) at the shoulder Weight: 45 to 300 pounds (20 to 136 kg) depending on the breed Habitat: Domestic goats are found in a […]

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 […]