Species library

Northern Olingo

Bassaricyon gabbii

Meet the ghost of the canopy—the Northern Olingo is a rare, agile relative of the raccoon that spends its life in the...

Mammals

Northern Paper Wasp

Polistes fuscatus

Meet the garden’s most misunderstood architect. The Northern Paper Wasp is a master of facial recognition and a natur...

Insects

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

A tiny jewel of the treetops, the Northern Parula is famous for its rising buzzy trill and its unique habit of nestin...

Birds

Northern Pearl Dace

Margariscus nachtriebi

A hidden gem of northern waters, the Northern Pearl Dace thrives in the cool, quiet corners of bogs and beaver ponds....

Fish

Northern Pig-tailed Macaque

Macaca leonina

A social strategist of the Southeast Asian canopy, the Northern Pig-tailed Macaque is easily recognized by its 'pigta...

Mammals

Northern Pike

Esox lucius

Meet the 'Water Wolf,' a master of camouflage and the ultimate freshwater ambush hunter. With its torpedo-like body a...

Fish

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

The Northern Pintail is the epitome of waterfowl elegance, known for its slender neck and needle-like tail. This 'gre...

Birds

Northern Plain-Xenops

Xenops mexicanus

Meet the forest's tiny acrobat, a bird that spends its life prying secrets from the bark of tropical vines. With its ...

Birds

Northern Pocket Gopher

Thomomys talpoides

Meet the master tunneler of the North. The Northern Pocket Gopher is a secretive underground engineer that reshapes t...

Mammals

Northern Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium gnoma

Don't let the small size fool you—the Northern Pygmy-Owl is one of the most ferocious and active hunters in the fores...

Birds

Northern Red-legged Frog

Rana aurora

A secretive gem of the Pacific Northwest, the Northern Red-legged Frog is a master of camouflage known for its striki...

Amphibians

Northern Red Muntjac

Muntiacus vaginalis

Often heard before they are seen, the Northern Red Muntjac is a primitive and fascinating 'barking deer' that brings ...

Mammals

Northern Redbelly Dace

Chrosomus eos

A miniature jewel of northern wetlands, the Northern Redbelly Dace is famous for the male's stunning transition into ...

Fish

Northern Right Whale Dolphin

Lissodelphis borealis

The only finless dolphin in the North Pacific, this sleek 'sea-serpent' of the deep is a master of high-speed acrobat...

Mammals

Northern River Garfish

Zenarchopterus buffonis

The Northern River Garfish is a master of the water's surface, sporting a unique 'halfbeak' that helps it hunt with p...

Fish

Northern Royal Albatross

Diomedea sanfordi

The Northern Royal Albatross is a true titan of the sky, boasting one of the largest wingspans of any living bird. Wi...

Birds

Northern Sand Lance

Ammodytes dubius

The Northern Sand Lance is the 'ecological gold' of the Atlantic, a shimmering, burrowing fish that sustains everythi...

Fish

Northern Saw-whet Owl

Aegolius acadicus

The tiny titan of the forest, the Northern Saw-whet Owl is a master of camouflage and a favorite among backyard birde...

Birds

Northern Sennet

Sphyraena borealis

The Northern Sennet is a sleek, silver arrow of the Atlantic coast, bringing the thrill of the barracuda family to sh...

Fish

Northern Short-tailed Shrew

Blarina brevicauda

A pint-sized predator with a venomous bite and a secret talent for echolocation. The Northern Short-tailed Shrew is t...

Mammals

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

With a bill built like a specialized tool and a wardrobe of striking colors, the Northern Shoveler is a masterpiece o...

Birds

Northern Shrike

Lanius borealis

The Northern Shrike is a fierce 'Butcherbird' that hides a predator's soul beneath a songbird's feathers. A master of...

Birds

Northern Silky Anteater

Cyclopes dorsalis

The world's smallest anteater is a golden, tree-dwelling marvel that moves through the canopy like a ghost. Rare and ...

Mammals

Northern Small-spotted Genet

Genetta genetta

The ghost of the garden, the Northern Small-spotted Genet is a master of nocturnal stealth. With its striking leopard...

Mammals

Northern Tamandua

Tamandua mexicana

Meet the 'Stinkpot of the Woods,' a stylishly vested acrobat that roams the tropical canopy. With a prehensile tail a...

Mammals

Northern Treeshrew

Tupaia belangeri

Meet the energetic Northern Treeshrew, a fast-moving Southeast Asian mammal that bridges the gap between early insect...

Mammals

Northern Water Shrew

Sorex palustris

The Northern Water Shrew is nature’s tiny scuba diver, capable of diving to stream bottoms and even running across th...

Mammals

Northern Wheatear

Oenanthe oenanthe

A champion of long-distance travel, the Northern Wheatear is a hardy ground-dweller known for its striking white rump...

Birds

Northwestern Pond Turtle

Actinemys marmorata

The only native freshwater turtle of the Pacific Northwest, this shy 'sun-worshiper' is a master of disappearing at t...

Reptiles

Nurse Shark

Ginglymostoma cirratum

The nurse shark is a master of the seafloor, known for its peaceful daylight huddles and impressive nocturnal hunting...

Fish

Nursehound

Scyliorhinus stellaris

A master of disguise among the kelp, the Nursehound is a striking, large-spotted catshark that brings a touch of preh...

Fish

Nutmeg Moth

Anarta trifolii

A master of midnight camouflage, the Nutmeg moth is a subtle beauty that hides in plain sight among our gardens and g...

Insects

Nuttall's Woodpecker

Dryobates nuttallii

The quintessential spirit of the California oaks, the Nuttall's Woodpecker is a master of bark-gleaning and acrobatic...

Birds

Nyala

Tragelaphus angasii

With their striking stripes and majestic spiral horns, the Nyala is widely considered the most beautiful antelope in ...

Mammals

Oak Bush-cricket

Meconema thalassinum

The ghost of the canopy, the Oak Bush-cricket is a silent drummer that trades loud chirps for secret vibrations. This...

Insects

Oak Titmouse

Baeolophus inornatus

The spirited Oak Titmouse is a master of the oak canopy, recognized by its perky crest and inquisitive nature. A perm...

Birds