Species library

Dussumier's Halfbeak

Hyporhamphus dussumieri

A shimmering acrobat of the tropical shallows, the Dussumier's Halfbeak is easily recognized by its uniquely elongate...

Fish

Dwarf Cassowary

Casuarius bennetti

The Dwarf Cassowary is a living relic of the prehistoric world, a solitary 'mountain muruk' that haunts the misty hig...

Birds

Dwarf Crocodile

Osteolaemus tetraspis

The Dwarf Crocodile is the world's smallest living crocodilian, a heavily armored 'living fossil' that prowls the dar...

Reptiles

Dwarf scorpionfish

Sebastapistes fowleri

The Dwarf scorpionfish is a miniature marvel of evolution, using near-perfect camouflage to vanish into the tropical ...

Fish

Dybowski's Frog

Rana dybowskii

A champion of the cold, Dybowski's Frog is one of the first signs of spring in Northeast Asia, emerging while ice sti...

Amphibians

Eared Dove

Zenaida auriculata

South America's most common dove, the Eared Dove is a master of adaptation, famous for its gentle coo and the elegant...

Birds

Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

With their fiery red eyes and golden 'ear' fans, Eared Grebes are the jewels of the marsh. Watch as these master dive...

Birds

Eared Quetzal

Euptilotis neoxenus

A hidden gem of the mountain canyons, the Eared Quetzal dazzles with its emerald back and brilliant red breast. This ...

Birds

East African Black Mud Turtle

Pelusios subniger

A resilient wanderer of the African wetlands, the East African Black Mud Turtle is a master of survival. With its sec...

Reptiles

East African Oryx

Oryx beisa

With its rapier-like horns and striking monochrome mask, the East African Oryx is the ultimate desert survivor. Often...

Mammals

East Asian finless porpoise

Neophocaena sunameri

Meet the 'smiling' phantom of the East Asian coast. This dorsal-finless wonder is a master of the shallows, weaving t...

Mammals

East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse

Symphodus tinca

The East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse is the Mediterranean's living rainbow. With its kaleidoscopic colors and inquisitive...

Fish

Eastern Black Carpenter Ant

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

The Eastern Black Carpenter Ant is the heavyweight of the North American insect world. A master of social organizatio...

Insects

Eastern Blacknose Dace

Rhinichthys atratulus

A shimmering icon of the eastern mountain stream, the Eastern Blacknose Dace is known for its lightning-fast movement...

Fish

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

A flash of brilliant azure in the garden, the Eastern Bluebird is a symbol of spring and one of North America's most ...

Birds

Eastern Bonelli's Warbler

Phylloscopus orientalis

A hidden gem of the Balkan woodlands, the Eastern Bonelli's Warbler is a master of the canopy. With its silky white p...

Birds

Eastern Carpenter Bee

Xylocopa virginica

Often mistaken for oversized bumblebees, the Eastern Carpenter Bee is a master woodworker and vital pollinator. Recog...

Insects

Eastern Chanting-Goshawk

Melierax poliopterus

With its striking orange legs and melodic morning whistle, the Eastern Chanting-Goshawk is the elegant sentinel of th...

Birds

Eastern Chipmunk

Tamias striatus

The Eastern Chipmunk is a tireless worker of the forest floor, easily recognized by its bold stripes and rhythmic 'ch...

Mammals

Eastern Cicada-killer Wasp

Sphecius speciosus

The Eastern Cicada-killer is one of North America's largest and most misunderstood wasps. A solitary giant, this fasc...

Insects

Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

A master of disguise with a stunning hourglass pattern, the Eastern Copperhead is the most common pit viper found in ...

Reptiles

Eastern Cottontail

Sylvilagus floridanus

With its signature fluffy white tail and nervous twitch, the Eastern Cottontail is the quintessential backyard mammal...

Mammals

Eastern Crested Guineafowl

Guttera pucherani

With its wild 'mop-top' of curly black feathers and striking blue face, the Eastern Crested Guineafowl is the punk-ro...

Birds

Eastern Deermouse

Peromyscus maniculatus

With its oversized ears and striking white underbelly, the Eastern Deermouse is the most common—and charming—nocturna...

Mammals

Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

Meet the heavyweight of the Southeastern wilderness. The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is an iconic master of camou...

Reptiles

Eastern Fortescue

Centropogon australis

A hidden gem of the Australian coastline, the Eastern Fortescue is a tiny titan of camouflage. Equipped with venomous...

Fish

Eastern Fox Squirrel

Sciurus niger

Meet the heavyweight champion of the tree squirrel world. With their vibrant orange bellies and clever personalities,...

Mammals

Eastern Foxsnake

Pantherophis vulpinus

A harmless and handsome helper in the garden, the Eastern Foxsnake is the Great Lakes' premier rodent hunter, easily ...

Reptiles

Eastern Gorilla

Gorilla beringei

The Eastern Gorilla is the world's largest living primate, a gentle giant reigning over the misty forests of Central ...

Mammals

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

The clever architect of the eastern forests, the Eastern Gray Squirrel is a master of memory and agility. From its ac...

Mammals

Eastern Green Mamba

Dendroaspis angusticeps

The emerald ghost of the African coast, the Eastern Green Mamba is a masterpiece of arboreal evolution. Virtually inv...

Reptiles

Eastern Hercules Beetle

Dynastes tityus

A prehistoric titan of the backyard, the Eastern Hercules Beetle impresses with its massive size and remarkable color...

Insects

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Meet the 'Drama Queen' of the reptile world. Famous for playing dead and flattening its neck like a cobra, the Easter...

Reptiles

Eastern-Japanese Common Toad

Bufo formosus

A stoic guardian of Japanese gardens, the Eastern-Japanese Common Toad is a master of camouflage and a nocturnal pest...

Amphibians

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

Meet the 'tyrant' of the backyard—a sleek, monochromatic flycatcher known for its fearless attitude and remarkable ae...

Birds

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

The legendary 'King' of the backyard, this glossy black constrictor is a gardener's best friend. Famous for its chain...

Reptiles