Species library

Fulvous-dotted Treerunner

Margarornis stellatus

A master of the vertical climb, the Fulvous-dotted Treerunner shimmers in the misty Andean cloud forests with its uni...

Birds

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

With its elegant long neck and warm cinnamon plumage, the Fulvous Whistling-Duck is a social wanderer of the world's ...

Birds

Gabar Goshawk

Micronisus gabar

A pint-sized powerhouse of the African savanna, the Gabar Goshawk is a master of the high-speed ambush. With its stri...

Birds

Gaboon Viper

Bitis gabonica

The Gaboon Viper is a master of disguise and the heavyweight champion of the viper world. Featuring nature's most per...

Reptiles

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

The Gadwall is the 'gentleman duck' of the wetlands, sporting sophisticated, understated patterns and a clever person...

Birds

Gag Grouper

Mycteroperca microlepis

A master of disguise on the Atlantic reefs, the Gag Grouper is a powerful ambush predator known for its 'velvet' gray...

Fish

Galjoen

Dichistius capensis

South Africa's national fish is a master of the crashing surf. With the ability to change its color to match the rock...

Fish

Galápagos Dove

Zenaida galapagoensis

The Galápagos Dove is a jewel of the archipelago, famous for its striking cobalt-blue eye-rings and its remarkably tr...

Birds

Galápagos Penguin

Spheniscus mendiculus

The only penguin species to cross into the Northern Hemisphere, the Galápagos Penguin is a resilient island dweller t...

Birds

Gambel's Quail

Callipepla gambelii

The iconic 'top-knotted' socialite of the American Southwest, Gambel's Quail are famous for their scurrying coveys an...

Birds

Gambian Sun Squirrel

Heliosciurus gambianus

Meet the Gambian Sun Squirrel, the acrobatic sun-worshiper of the African savanna. With its strikingly ringed tail an...

Mammals

Garden Carpet

Xanthorhoe fluctuata

A master of suburban camouflage, the Garden Carpet is a common and charming visitor to almost every backyard. With it...

Insects

Garden Chafer

Phyllopertha horticola

Meet the 'June Bug' of the garden world, a fuzzy, metallic-green gem that brings life to backyard blossoms. Watch as ...

Insects

Garden Emerald

Chlorostilbon assimilis

A shimmering jewel of the Central American Pacific coast, the Garden Emerald is a tiny but feisty hummingbird that br...

Birds

Garden Tree Boa

Corallus hortulana

The Garden Tree Boa is nature's most colorful canopy dweller, exhibiting a range of vibrant hues from sunset orange t...

Reptiles

Garden Warbler

Sylvia borin

The master of disguise in the bird world, the Garden Warbler trades bright colors for a beautiful, flute-like song. D...

Birds

Garfish

Belone belone

Meet the 'Sea Needle,' a shimmering silver predator that skims the ocean surface with lightning speed. Famous for its...

Fish

Garibaldi

Hypsypops rubicundus

The Garibaldi is the golden icon of the California coast, a brilliant orange sentinel that guards the emerald kelp fo...

Fish

Garita Skipperling

Oarisma garita

A golden flash in the summer grass, the Garita Skipperling is a tiny marvel of the North American prairie. These sun-...

Insects

Gartered Violaceous Trogon

Trogon caligatus

A flash of violet and gold in the tropical canopy, the Gartered Violaceous Trogon is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' h...

Birds

Gee's Golden Lutung

Trachypithecus geei

Glimmering like sunlight through the leaves, Gee's Golden Lutung is one of the rarest and most beautiful primates on ...

Mammals

Gelada

Theropithecus gelada

Meet the 'Bleeding-Heart Monkey,' a unique grass-eating primate found only in the clouds of Ethiopia. Known for their...

Mammals

Gemsbok

Oryx gazella

The Gemsbok is the crown jewel of the desert, a masterpiece of evolution designed to thrive in the world's most punis...

Mammals

Genista Giant Scale Insect

Crypticerya genistae

A miniature marvel of the backyard, the Genista Giant Scale Insect is famous for its architectural white egg sacs and...

Insects

German Yellowjacket

Vespula germanica

The German Yellowjacket is a master of adaptation, thriving in the heart of our suburbs. These strikingly patterned s...

Insects

Ghost Shiner

Paranotropis buchanani

A translucent wonder of North American waterways, the Ghost Shiner is a master of camouflage. This delicate, shimmeri...

Fish

Giant Anteater

Myrmecophaga tridactyla

The giant anteater is nature's most specialized architect, featuring a two-foot tongue and claws strong enough to det...

Mammals

Giant Armadillo

Priodontes maximus

The 'Ecosystem Engineer' of South America, the Giant Armadillo is a reclusive giant that shapes the wilderness with i...

Mammals

Giant Bark Aphid

Longistigma caryae

Meet the giant of the aphid world, a master of bark-mimicry that forms bustling miniature cities on our most majestic...

Insects

Giant Boarfish

Paristiopterus labiosus

The Giant Boarfish is an architectural marvel of the ocean, featuring a stunning 'armored' head and a specialized tub...

Fish

Giant Conebill

Conirostrum binghami

A specialist of the high Andes, the Giant Conebill is an acrobatic master of the Polylepis forests, recognized by its...

Birds

Giant Cowbird

Molothrus oryzivorus

The largest of the cowbirds, this iridescent Neotropical specialist is famous for its clever brood parasitism and str...

Birds

Giant Eland

Tragelaphus derbianus

Meet the world's largest antelope, a spiraled-horn giant that roams the African savannas with surprising grace. Rare,...

Mammals

Giant Electric Ray

Narcine entemedor

Meet the 'Intimidator' of the Pacific shallows—a master of camouflage that carries its own biological batteries. The ...

Fish

Giant Forest Hog

Hylochoerus meinertzhageni

Meet the 'Ghost of the Forest,' Africa's largest and most mysterious wild pig. With its massive size and shaggy black...

Mammals

Giant Frogfish

Antennarius commerson

The ultimate master of disguise, the Giant Frogfish 'walks' along the ocean floor and uses a built-in fishing rod to ...

Fish