Species library

African Striped Skink

Trachylepis striata

The African Striped Skink is a glistening, sun-loving neighbor frequently found patrolling garden walls and rocky out...

Reptiles

African Wild Ass

Equus africanus

The stoic ancestor of the domestic donkey, the African Wild Ass is a critically endangered icon of the Horn of Africa...

Mammals

African Wild Dog

Lycaon pictus

Known as the 'Painted Wolf,' the African Wild Dog is one of the world's most successful and social predators, instant...

Mammals

African Wildcat

Felis lybica

The ghost of the savanna and the direct ancestor of our domestic companions. The African Wildcat is a master of steal...

Mammals

African Wolf

Canis lupaster

The African Wolf is a master of survival, roaming from the scorching Sahara to the rugged Atlas Mountains. This slend...

Mammals

African Woolly-necked Stork

Ciconia microscelis

A striking wader with a unique 'woolly' white neck and iridescent black plumage. Once a shy wetland resident, this ad...

Birds

Agile Frog

Rana dalmatina

A master of the long jump, the Agile Frog can leap over six feet in a single bound to escape danger. This elegant, lo...

Amphibians

Agreeable Tiger Moth

Spilosoma congrua

With its pristine white wings and charming orange 'socks,' the Agreeable Tiger Moth is a peaceful nocturnal visitor t...

Insects

Agujon Needlefish

Tylosurus acus

A sleek, silver arrow of the sea, the Agujon Needlefish is a master of surface stealth. With its needle-like jaws and...

Fish

Alabama Hog Sucker

Hypentelium etowanum

A master of the riffles, the Alabama Hog Sucker uses its specialized 'vacuum' mouth to navigate the rocky currents of...

Fish

Albacore

Thunnus alalunga

The ultimate ocean wanderer, the Albacore is famous for its remarkably long fins and its tireless journeys across the...

Fish

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

A master of the northern thickets, the Alder Flycatcher is a long-distance traveler known for its distinctive 'free-b...

Birds

Alder Leaf Beetle

Agelastica alni

A miniature marvel of metallic violet, the Alder Leaf Beetle turns backyard trees into living lace. Watch this shimme...

Insects

Alder Spittlebug

Aphrophora alni

A champion jumper of the garden world, the Alder Spittlebug is famous for its 'cuckoo spit' nurseries and its remarka...

Insects

Alewife

Alosa pseudoharengus

Witness the silver tide of the Alewife, a resilient wanderer that bridges the gap between the deep ocean and our loca...

Fish

Alexandrine Parakeet

Psittacula eupatria

The Alexandrine Parakeet is a regal, emerald-hued icon of the Asian canopy. Named after Alexander the Great, these in...

Birds

Alleghanian Spotted Skunk

Spilogale putorius

The Alleghanian Spotted Skunk is the acrobat of the skunk world. Known for its stunning spotted coat and its famous '...

Mammals

Allegheny Mound Ant

Formica exsectoides

Famed for their towering dirt skyscrapers and bright red-and-black bodies, Allegheny mound ants are the powerhouse en...

Insects

Allegheny Woodrat

Neotoma magister

Meet the 'pack rat' of the Appalachians, a furry-tailed architect that turns rocky cliffs into treasure-filled homes....

Mammals

Allen's Hummingbird

Selasphorus sasin

A copper-colored jewel of the Pacific coast, the Allen's Hummingbird is a feisty aerial acrobat famous for its brilli...

Birds

Alligator Snapping Turtle

Macrochelys temminckii

The Alligator Snapping Turtle is North America's largest freshwater turtle, a prehistoric giant that uses a built-in ...

Reptiles

Almaco Jack

Seriola rivoliana

A sleek, deep-water powerhouse, the Almaco Jack is a prize of the open ocean. With its distinctive high-profile fin a...

Fish

Aloeus Ox Beetle

Strategus aloeus

The Aloeus Ox Beetle is a glossy, three-horned titan of the backyard. This impressive rhinoceros beetle is one of the...

Insects

Alpaca

Lama pacos

The alpaca is the smaller, fluffier cousin of the llama, prized for its incredibly soft fleece and gentle nature. Ori...

Mammals

Alpine Accentor

Prunella collaris

A hardy specialist of the high peaks, the Alpine Accentor thrives where few other birds dare to go. Known for its 'ta...

Birds

Alpine Galaxias

Galaxias paucispondylus

A slender ghost of the Southern Alps, the Alpine Galaxias is a resilient survivor of New Zealand's coldest, highest s...

Fish

Alpine Ibex

Capra ibex

The legendary 'King of the Alps,' the Alpine ibex is a gravity-defying climber that rules the highest peaks of Europe...

Mammals

Altamira Oriole

Icterus gularis

The crown jewel of the Rio Grande Valley, the Altamira Oriole brings a burst of tropical orange to the borderlands. A...

Birds

Amanda's Pennant

Celithemis amanda

A delicate jewel of the Southern wetlands, the Amanda's Pennant brings a flash of crimson or gold to the waterside. K...

Insects

Amazilia Hummingbird

Amazilis amazilia

A shimmering jewel of the Pacific coast, the Amazilia Hummingbird is a bold and feisty resident of South American gar...

Birds

Amazon Basin Emerald Tree Boa

Corallus batesii

Draped like living jewelry across the mossy branches of the Amazon, this boa is a master of the canopy. With its stri...

Reptiles

Amazon Kingfisher

Chloroceryle amazona

A striking master of the tropical waterways, the Amazon Kingfisher is easily identified by its shaggy green crest and...

Birds

Amazon Molly

Poecilia formosa

Meet the Amazon molly, the world’s first-discovered asexual vertebrate. This all-female species uses a unique form of...

Fish

Amazonian Manatee

Trichechus inunguis

The Amazonian Manatee is the only species of its kind to live exclusively in freshwater. Known as the 'cowfish,' this...

Mammals

Amazonian Motmot

Momotus momota

With its stunning turquoise crown and unique 'racquet' tail, the Amazonian Motmot is one of the most iconic sights of...

Birds

Amazonian Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium hardyi

The Amazonian Pygmy-Owl is a pint-sized powerhouse of the rainforest canopy. Though barely larger than a sparrow, thi...

Birds