Animals That Start With G

50 Animals That Start With G | Plus Worksheets, Fun Facts, And A Quiz!

Animals that start with G! How many do you know? Gorilla? Goat? Well, there are many more animals that begin with G. Below, you’ll find an extensive list of animals that start with G, plus pictures, a free worksheet, and a fun quiz to help you learn these names.

Animals That Start With G

Here is a list of animals that start with the letter G:

Animals That Start With G – Worksheet

Animals That Start With G - Worksheet

Here’s a free worksheet to help you learn or teach about these animal names. There is a list of 12 common animals that start with the letter G and 12 pictures of these animals. To complete the worksheet, you must match the picture to the correct animal name.

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Quiz – Can You Name These Animals Starting With G?

It’s time to see how well you know your animals. This quiz has ten rounds, and in each round, you will an animal name starting with G. You will then see two pictures of animals and you must choose the correct animal. Good luck!

Fun Facts About These Animals Beginning With G

Gaboon Viper

The Gaboon Viper holds the record for the longest fangs of any snake, measuring up to 2 inches (5 cm).

Galapagos Penguin

The Galapagos Penguin is the only penguin species that ventures north of the equator in the wild.

Galapagos Tortoise

Galapagos Tortoises are among the longest-lived of all vertebrates, averaging over 100 years.

Galeopithecus

Also known as colugos or flying lemurs, Galeopithecus are the most capable gliders of all gliding mammals, using a patagium or membrane that stretches from their neck to the tips of their digits and down to their tail.

Gallimimus

Gallimimus was a dinosaur that lived about 70 million years ago. Despite its dinosaur status, it was thought to have been covered in feathers.

Galloway Cow

Originating from Scotland, Galloway cows are often black and are known for their long, curly hair which helps protect them from harsh weather conditions.

Gambel’s Quail

The Gambel’s Quail is named after William Gambel, a 19th-century naturalist and explorer of the Southwestern United States.

Gannet

Gannets are seabirds known for their spectacular high-diving skills, plunging into the ocean at high speeds to catch fish.

Giant Isopod

Giant Isopods live in the deep sea and can grow up to 2.5 feet long, making them one of the largest crustaceans. They’re known for their ability to withstand high pressure and cold temperatures.

Garfish

The bones of a Garfish turn green when exposed to sunlight.

Garter Snake

Despite being venomous, Garter snakes’ venom is not dangerous to humans. They are one of the few snake species that give birth to live young instead of laying eggs.

Gazelle

Gazelles are known for a unique behavior called “pronking” or “stotting” where they leap high into the air with an arched back and stiff legs.

Gecko

Geckos are the only type of lizards that make vocal sounds for communication.

Geep

Geep are hybrid animals, the offspring of a goat and a sheep.

Gelada

Geladas, a species of Old World monkey, are the only primates that feed primarily on grass.

Gemsbok

A Gemsbok is a type of antelope that uses its long, spear-like horns for defense.

Genet

Genets are agile tree climbers. They use their long tails for balance while leaping from branch to branch.

Gerbil

Gerbils have a unique adaptation to desert life: they produce highly concentrated urine to reduce water loss.

German Shepherd Dog

The German Shepherd Dog is one of the most commonly used breeds for police and military roles due to their intelligence and versatility.

Gharial

The Gharial is a type of crocodile native to the Indian subcontinent. Its long, narrow snout is adapted for catching fish.

Giant Anteater

The Giant Anteater has a tongue that can extend more than 2 feet (60 cm) to capture up to 35,000 ants and termites each day.

Giant Clam

Giant clams can weigh more than 440 lbs (200 kg) and measure as much as 4 feet (1.2 meters) across.

Giant Panda

Contrary to most bears, Giant pandas have a diet that is nearly exclusively bamboo. They can spend up to 14 hours a day eating.

Giant Squid

The largest Giant Squid ever recorded was nearly 43 feet (13 meters) in length.

Gibbon

Gibbons are the fastest and most agile of all tree-dwelling, non-flying mammals.

Gila Monster

The Gila Monster is one of only two venomous lizards in the world.

Giraffe

The Giraffe is the tallest animal in the world, with adult males standing up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) tall.

Glass Frog

Glass frogs have transparent undersides, giving observers a clear view of their internal organs.

Glowworm

Glowworm is a term used to describe various different species of insect larvae and adult insects that glow through bioluminescence.

Gnu

Also known as Wildebeest, a Gnu’s prominent features include a large, box-like head and curving horns.

Goat

There are over 300 distinct breeds of goat, and they are one of the oldest domesticated species.

Goby

Goby fish species are known to have a close relationship with shrimps, where the shrimp digs a burrow for both of them to live, and the goby provides protection.

Golden Retriever

Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S. They are known for their friendly and tolerant attitudes.

Goldfish

Goldfish have a memory span of at least three months and can be trained to push levers for food.

Goose

Geese are known for their aggressive behavior during their nesting season in order to protect their eggs.

Gopher

Gophers are known for their extensive tunneling abilities.

Gorilla

Gorillas share up to 98.3% of their genetic sequence with humans, making them our closest cousins after chimpanzees and bonobos.

Grasshopper

Grasshoppers have ears on their bellies, specifically on the first abdominal segment.

Great Dane

Great Danes are known for their large size. The world record for tallest dog was a Great Dane named Zeus, who stood 44 inches tall at the shoulder.

Great White Shark

Great white sharks have about 300 teeth arranged in many rows. They can lose teeth and regrow them throughout their lives.

Green Anaconda

The green anaconda is the heaviest snake in the world and one of the longest.

Green Sea Turtle

Unlike most sea turtles, adult green turtles are herbivorous, eating mostly seagrasses and algae.

Green Tree Frog

Green Tree Frogs can change their color depending on their environment and temperature.

Greyhound

Greyhounds are the fastest dogs on Earth, with speeds of up to 45 mph (72 kph).

Grizzly Bear

Grizzly Bears can run up to 30 miles per hour (48 km/h) despite their large size.

Groundhog

Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, are among the few animals that are true hibernators, fattening up in the warm seasons and sleeping for a long winter’s nap.

Grouse

Grouse are ground-dwelling birds known for their courtship dances, which are unique to each species.

Guanaco

Guanacos are a camelid species native to South America and are the wild ancestors of domesticated llamas.

Guernsey Cow

Guernsey cows produce milk with a distinctive golden color due to its high beta-carotene content.

Guinea Pig

Despite their name, Guinea Pigs are not pigs, and they are not from Guinea. They are actually rodents native to the Andes.

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