Species library

Armored Rat

Hoplomys gymnurus

The Armored Rat is a fascinating, spine-covered survivor of the Central and South American rainforests. This nocturna...

Mammals

Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch

Geospizopsis plebejus

A hardy resident of the high Andes, the Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch is a master of the mountain winds. Often found in s...

Birds

Ashy-throated Chlorospingus

Chlorospingus canigularis

A subtle beauty of the tropical highlands, the Ashy-throated Chlorospingus is the restless engine of mixed-species fl...

Birds

Ashy-throated Warbler

Phylloscopus maculipennis

A tiny, high-altitude specialist known for its distinctive ashy throat and energetic foraging style. This Himalayan g...

Birds

Asian Common Toad

Duttaphrynus melanostictus

Meet the Asian Common Toad, the black-spined nocturnal sentinel of Asian gardens. This hardy and adaptable amphibian ...

Amphibians

Asian Elephant

Elephas maximus

The gentle giant of the Eastern forests, the Asian Elephant is a master of intelligence and social complexity. Discov...

Mammals

Asian Giant Hornet

Vespa mandarinia

Meet the world's largest hornet, a striking and powerful apex predator of the Asian forest. Known for its massive siz...

Insects

Asian Green Bee-eater

Merops orientalis

A vibrant, emerald-hued acrobat of the Asian skies, famous for its incredible aerial hunting and iconic tail streamers.

Birds

Asian House Gecko

Hemidactylus frenatus

The Asian House Gecko is the ultimate backyard acrobat, famous for its 'chuck-chuck' call and its ability to sprint a...

Reptiles

Asian House Shrew

Suncus murinus

Meet the 'jingling' insect-hunter of the backyard. The Asian House Shrew is a tiny powerhouse that uses its incredibl...

Mammals

Asian Lady Beetle

Harmonia axyridis

A master of mimicry and a voracious garden protector, the Asian Lady Beetle is one of the most recognizable insects i...

Insects

Asian Openbill

Anastomus oscitans

A specialist of the marshlands, the Asian Openbill is famous for the unique 'nutcracker' gap in its bill. This elegan...

Birds

Asiatic Toad

Bufo gargarizans

The stoic guardian of East Asian gardens, the Asiatic Toad is a master of camouflage and a tireless predator of garde...

Amphibians

Aspen Serpentine Leafminer Moth

Phyllocnistis populiella

Look closely at the silver zig-zags on an aspen leaf and you'll find the work of a master architect. The Aspen Serpen...

Insects

Assam Macaque

Macaca assamensis

A resilient mountain dweller with a soulful gaze, the Assam Macaque thrives in the misty forests of the Himalayas. Th...

Mammals

Aster Leafhopper

Macrosteles quadrilineatus

The Aster Leafhopper is a tiny, lime-green acrobat of the insect world, famous for its six-spotted 'face' and its inc...

Insects

Atlantic Blue Tang

Acanthurus coeruleus

Meet the reef's most colorful gardener. The Atlantic Blue Tang is a vibrant surgeonfish famous for its striking color...

Fish

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Thunnus thynnus

Meet the undisputed titan of the Atlantic—a shimmering, silver-blue powerhouse built for extreme speed and transocean...

Fish

Atlantic Bluespotted Cornetfish

Fistularia tabacaria

With its whip-like tail and neon-blue spots, the Atlantic Bluespotted Cornetfish is a masterpiece of underwater steal...

Fish

Atlantic Bonito

Sarda sarda

A high-speed predator of the Atlantic, the Bonito is a shimmering bullet of the sea known for its aggressive hunting ...

Fish

Atlantic Bumper

Chloroscombrus chrysurus

A shimmering specter of the coastline, the Atlantic Bumper moves in dazzling silver schools through estuaries and sur...

Fish

Atlantic Capelin

Mallotus villosus

The Atlantic Capelin is the shimmering silver pulse of the North Atlantic, driving the marine food web. Known for the...

Fish

Atlantic Chub Mackerel

Scomber colias

Often called the 'Tinker Mackerel,' this shimmering speedster of the Atlantic is famous for its intricate zig-zag pat...

Fish

Atlantic Crevalle Jack

Caranx hippos

Meet the Atlantic's most powerful sprinter. Known for its blunt profile and aggressive schooling, the Crevalle Jack i...

Fish

Atlantic Croaker

Micropogonias undulatus

The Atlantic Croaker is the bronze-hued 'drummer' of the coast, famous for its vocal personality and shimmering scale...

Fish

Atlantic Flyingfish

Cheilopogon melanurus

Witness the spectacular gliders of the deep. The Atlantic Flyingfish turns the ocean surface into a runway, escaping ...

Fish

Atlantic Herring

Clupea harengus

The Atlantic Herring is the 'Silver of the Sea,' a shimmering marvel of the North Atlantic that moves in massive, syn...

Fish

Atlantic Horse Mackerel

Trachurus trachurus

A shimmering icon of the Atlantic, this fast-moving schooling fish is easily identified by its unique 'armored' later...

Fish

Atlantic Mackerel

Scomber scombrus

A masterpiece of marine engineering, the Atlantic Mackerel is famous for its shimmering iridescent scales and lightni...

Fish

Atlantic Menhaden

Brevoortia tyrannus

Known as the silver foundation of the Atlantic ecosystem, these shimmering filter feeders travel in massive, mesmeriz...

Fish

Atlantic Moonfish

Selene setapinnis

A master of optical illusion, the Atlantic Moonfish uses its mirror-like skin and razor-thin body to vanish in the su...

Fish

Atlantic Needlefish

Strongylura marina

Meet the silver arrow of the shallows. The Atlantic Needlefish is a sleek, surface-dwelling predator famous for its l...

Fish

Atlantic Puffin

Fratercula arctica

The Atlantic Puffin is the 'clown of the sea,' a hardy maritime survivor that braves the North Atlantic's fiercest st...

Birds

Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray

Mobula hypostoma

The Atlantic Pygmy Devil Ray is a miniature marvel of the western Atlantic, known for its incredible acrobatic leaps ...

Fish

Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar

Witness the 'King of Fish' on its epic journey from the deep ocean to mountain headwaters. A marvel of endurance and ...

Fish

Atlantic Sawtail Catshark

Galeus atlanticus

A mysterious resident of the deep, the Atlantic Sawtail Catshark is a master of the Mediterranean's darkest corners. ...

Fish