Species library

Japanese stream toad

Bufo torrenticola

The Japanese stream toad is a master of the mountains, uniquely adapted to the rushing white-water rivers of Honshū. ...

Amphibians

Japanese Tree Frog

Dryophytes japonicus

The Japanese Tree Frog is a master of camouflage and a legendary survivor of the cold. These charismatic climbers bri...

Amphibians

Japanese Waxwing

Bombycilla japonica

A masterpiece of East Asian avian beauty, the Japanese Waxwing is a winter visitor known for its sleek crest and vibr...

Birds

Javan Chevrotain

Tragulus javanicus

The Javan Chevrotain is a living relic of evolutionary history—the world's smallest hoofed mammal, appearing like a c...

Mammals

Javan Lutung

Trachypithecus auratus

Meet the glossy acrobat of the Indonesian archipelago. Whether in their signature ebony coat or the rare golden morph...

Mammals

Javan Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros sondaicus

The Javan rhinoceros is one of the rarest large mammals on the planet, a prehistoric survivor now found only in a sin...

Mammals

Javan Rusa

Rusa timorensis

The Javan Rusa is a rugged and adaptable deer known for its coarse, shaggy coat and striking three-tined antlers. Ori...

Mammals

Javan Surili

Presbytis comata

A silver-grey ghost of the Indonesian canopy, the Javan Surili is one of Java's most iconic yet elusive primates. Wit...

Mammals

Javanese Damselfish

Neoglyphidodon oxyodon

A pint-sized powerhouse of the Pacific, the Javanese Damselfish dazzles with neon blue stripes and a fierce, territor...

Fish

Jenkins' Whipray

Pateobatis jenkinsii

A majestic and sturdy dweller of the Indo-Pacific seafloor, the Jenkins' Whipray is easily identified by its impressi...

Fish

Jentink's Squirrel

Sundasciurus jentinki

A high-altitude specialist endemic to the mountains of Borneo, Jentink's Squirrel is a master of the misty canopy. Id...

Mammals

Jet Ant

Lasius fuliginosus

The Jet Ant is the master architect of the woodland world, building reinforced fungal fortresses inside ancient trees...

Insects

Jewel Damsel

Stegastes lacrymatus

A glittering gem of the reef, the Jewel Damsel is a tiny but feisty farmer that guards its underwater garden with shi...

Fish

Jewelled Blenny

Salarias fasciatus

Meet the 'Lawnmower Blenny,' a master of camouflage and the most industrious gardener of the Indo-Pacific reefs. With...

Fish

Julia Heliconian

Dryas iulia

A flash of brilliant orange in the tropical sun, the Julia Heliconian is one of the fastest and most vibrant butterfl...

Insects

Juniper Scale

Carulaspis juniperi

Don't let their tiny size fool you—the Juniper Scale is a master of suburban camouflage. These armored invaders can t...

Insects

Juniper Titmouse

Baeolophus ridgwayi

The spunky spirit of the high desert, the Juniper Titmouse is a master of survival in the arid West. With its signatu...

Birds

Kapala Stingaree

Urolophus kapalensis

An elusive master of camouflage endemic to Australia's eastern shores, the Kapala Stingaree is a stunning example of ...

Fish

Karoo Tortoise

Homopus femoralis

Meet the rugged mountaineer of the tortoise world. The Karoo Tortoise is a high-altitude specialist, easily identifie...

Reptiles

Keel-billed Toucan

Ramphastos sulfuratus

With its impossibly vibrant, oversized bill and striking yellow chest, the Keel-billed Toucan is the undisputed 'Amba...

Birds

Keeled Rat Snake

Ptyas carinata

The Keeled Rat Snake is a true titan of the colubrid family, reaching lengths that challenge some pythons. This agile...

Reptiles

Keeled Skimmer

Orthetrum coerulescens

A slender, sky-blue sentinel of the summer wetlands, the Keeled Skimmer is a favorite for backyard observers. Watch a...

Insects

Keeltail Needlefish

Platybelone argalus

A shimmering arrow of the tropical shallows, the Keeltail Needlefish is a master of surface camouflage. Recognized by...

Fish

Kelp Bass

Paralabrax clathratus

A majestic resident of the Pacific kelp forests, the Kelp Bass is as curious as it is camouflaged. With its iconic 'c...

Fish

Kelp Gull

Larus dominicanus

Meet the Southern Hemisphere's most iconic shorebird, a bold and resourceful master of the coast known for its striki...

Birds

Kelp Pipefish

Syngnathus californiensis

A cousin of the seahorse, the Kelp Pipefish is the Pacific's most slender master of disguise. These needle-shaped fis...

Fish

Kelp Rockfish

Sebastes atrovirens

A master of underwater camouflage, the Kelp Rockfish is the silent sentinel of the Pacific's golden forests. Often fo...

Fish

Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle

Lepidochelys kempii

Meet the rarest and most endangered sea turtle on the planet. Small in size but massive in spirit, the Kemp's ridley ...

Reptiles

Kentish Plover

Anarhynchus alexandrinus

A delicate master of the shoreline, the Kentish Plover is a tiny wader with a big personality. From its lightning-fas...

Birds

Kentucky Warbler

Geothlypis formosa

The Kentucky Warbler is a master of the forest floor, recognizable by its brilliant yellow breast and striking black ...

Birds

Kermadec Petrel

Pterodroma neglecta

A polymorphic marvel of the Pacific, the Kermadec Petrel is one of the few gadfly petrels brave enough to circle its ...

Birds

Key West Quail-Dove

Geotrygon chrysia

A secretive gem of the Caribbean floor, the Key West Quail-Dove is known for its stunning iridescent plumage and its ...

Birds

Keyhole Glider

Tramea basilaris

A master of the trade winds, the Keyhole Glider is a vibrant red voyager famous for its trans-oceanic journeys. With ...

Insects

Kiang

Equus kiang

The Kiang is the largest and most majestic of the world's wild asses, a resilient survivor that thrives on the 'Roof ...

Mammals

Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

Meet the most dramatic bird in your neighborhood. Famous for its piercing cry and its clever 'broken-wing' trick, the...

Birds

Kinabalu Squirrel

Callosciurus baluensis

A vibrant highland specialist, the Kinabalu Squirrel is a jewel of the Bornean mountains, known for its fiery orange ...

Mammals