Species library

Southern Plains Woodrat

Neotoma micropus

The Southern Plains woodrat is a master architect of the desert, building formidable fortresses out of cactus and sti...

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Southern Red-backed Vole

Clethrionomys gapperi

With its signature rusty-red stripe and agile movements, the Southern Red-backed Vole is a colorful hidden gem of the...

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Southern Red Muntjac

Muntiacus muntjak

Known as the 'Barking Deer' for its deep, dog-like alarm call, the Southern Red Muntjac is a primitive and fascinatin...

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Southern Reedbuck

Redunca arundinum

With its elegant, forward-curving horns and a signature whistling call, the Southern Reedbuck is a master of the wetl...

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Southern Right Whale Dolphin

Lissodelphis peronii

Meet the ocean's most streamlined acrobat. The Southern Right Whale Dolphin is a finless wonder of the deep, known fo...

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Southern Tamandua

Tamandua tetradactyla

A charismatic climber with a distinctive black 'vest' and a powerful prehensile tail. The Southern Tamandua is South ...

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Southern Tree Hyrax

Dendrohyrax arboreus

Meet the elephant's tiny cousin that lives in the clouds. The Southern Tree Hyrax is a nocturnal acrobat, turning the...

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Spectacled Flying-fox

Pteropus conspicillatus

Meet the 'forest gardener' of the tropics. With its distinctive golden eye-patches and impressive meter-wide wingspan...

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Spectacled Porpoise

Phocoena dioptrica

The ghost of the Southern Ocean, the Spectacled Porpoise is a striking black-and-white enigma. One of the rarest sigh...

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Speke's Gazelle

Gazella spekei

The Speke's Gazelle is a pint-sized desert survivor, famous for its unique 'honking' nose and striking facial stripes...

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Spinner Dolphin

Stenella longirostris

The ocean’s most spectacular acrobat, the Spinner Dolphin, is a master of the air and sea. Watch as these slender, so...

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Spotted Ground Squirrel

Xerospermophilus spilosoma

Discover the 'phantom' of the grasslands—the Spotted Ground Squirrel. One of North America's smallest and most elusiv...

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Spotted Hyena

Crocuta crocuta

Often misunderstood but undeniably brilliant, the Spotted Hyena is the savanna's most successful social predator. Wit...

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Spotted Paca

Cuniculus paca

Meet the 'Forest Gardener' of the tropics. With its striking white spots and nocturnal habits, the Spotted Paca is on...

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Spotted Seal

Phoca largha

The Spotted Seal is the speckled sentinel of the North Pacific. Perfectly adapted for life on the edge of the ice, th...

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Springbok

Antidorcas marsupialis

The high-jumping acrobat of the African savanna. With their striking markings and incredible speed, the Springbok is ...

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Squirrel Glider

Petaurus norfolcensis

With a tail as bushy as a squirrel's and the ability to soar through the night sky, the Squirrel Glider is one of Aus...

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Sri Lankan Giant Squirrel

Ratufa macroura

Known as the 'Grizzled Giant,' this master of the canopy is one of the largest squirrels in the world. With its salt-...

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Star-nosed Mole

Condylura cristata

Equipped with a supernatural sense of touch and a star-shaped nose, this semiaquatic mole is the fastest hunter in th...

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Steenbok

Raphicerus campestris

With their oversized ears and dainty gait, the steenbok is the crown jewel of backyard African wildlife. These solita...

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Steller Sea Lion

Eumetopias jubatus

The Steller Sea Lion is the undisputed heavyweight of the North Pacific coastline. With a roar like a lion and the gr...

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Steller's Sea Cow

Hydrodamalis gigas

The Steller's Sea Cow was a gentle, 10-ton titan of the North Pacific that lived in the heart of the world's most kel...

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Stone Marten

Martes foina

Often called the 'House Marten,' this agile acrobat is the most common carnivore you've never seen in your backyard. ...

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Striped Dolphin

Stenella coeruleoalba

Meet the ocean's most acrobatic athlete. Famous for their high-speed leaps and striking 'racing stripes,' the Striped...

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Striped Hyaena

Hyaena hyaena

The Striped Hyena is the silent ghost of the desert and scrubland, a solitary scavenger with a striking maned silhoue...

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Striped Skunk

Mephitis mephitis

The Striped Skunk is the most famous night-owl of the neighborhood. Recognizable by its iconic 'V' stripe and bushy t...

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Striped Weasel

Poecilogale albinucha

The Striped Weasel is a sleek, nocturnal hunter that acts as nature's most efficient pest control. With its bold raci...

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Stump-tailed Macaque

Macaca arctoides

Often called the 'Bear Macaque' for its stocky build and shaggy fur, the Stump-tailed Macaque is a fascinating, groun...

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Subantarctic Fur Seal

Arctocephalus tropicalis

Meet the most stylish resident of the southern shorelines, famous for its creamy-orange 'tuxedo' chest and impressive...

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Sugar Glider

Petaurus breviceps

The Sugar Glider is nature's tiny base jumper, a palm-sized marsupial that navigates the forest canopy with built-in ...

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Sumatran Orangutan

Pongo abelii

Discover the Sumatran Orangutan, the iconic 'person of the forest' whose intelligence and flame-colored coat make the...

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Sumatran Rhinoceros

Dicerorhinus sumatrensis

Meet the 'Hairy Rhino,' a living fossil and the world's smallest rhinoceros. This elusive, two-horned resident of the...

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Sun-tailed Monkey

Allochrocebus solatus

The Sun-tailed Monkey is a hidden gem of the Gabonese rainforest, sporting a brilliant golden tail that glows against...

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Swamp Musk Shrew

Crocidura mariquensis

A cryptic resident of Africa's wetlands, the Swamp Musk Shrew is a tiny, dark-furred powerhouse that thrives in the t...

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Swamp Rabbit

Sylvilagus aquaticus

The largest of the cottontails, the Swamp Rabbit is a true semi-aquatic marvel of the Southern wetlands. Known for it...

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Swinhoe's Striped Squirrel

Tamiops swinhoei

Meet the Swinhoe's Striped Squirrel, a tiny, energetic mountain-dweller that looks like a cross between a squirrel an...

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