Species library

Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet

Camptostoma obsoletum

The Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet is a tiny dynamo of the canopy, known for its expressive crest and restless energy....

Birds

Southern Broad-footed Mole

Scapanus occultus

A secretive subterranean specialist, the Southern Broad-footed Mole is Southern California's most industrious excavat...

Mammals

Southern Bushbuck

Tragelaphus sylvaticus

Elegant, elusive, and masterfully camouflaged, the Southern Bushbuck is the ultimate 'backyard' antelope. With its st...

Mammals

Southern Carpenter Bee

Xylocopa micans

With its shimmering violet-blue armor and gentle nature, the Southern Carpenter Bee is a crown jewel of the southeast...

Insects

Southern Cassowary

Casuarius casuarius

A prehistoric giant of the Australian tropics, the Southern Cassowary is as majestic as it is elusive. Known for its ...

Birds

Southern Chorus Frog

Pseudacris nigrita

A hidden gem of the southern wetlands, the Southern Chorus Frog is a winter-loving singer that trades the treetops fo...

Amphibians

Southern Cordonbleu

Uraeginthus angolensis

The Southern Cordonbleu is a vibrant splash of sky-blue among the golden grasses of Africa. A frequent visitor to bac...

Birds

Southern Crested Guineafowl

Guttera edouardi

With its wild 'mohawk' of curly black feathers and striking spotted plumage, the Southern Crested Guineafowl is the p...

Birds

Southern Cricket Frog

Acris gryllus

The Southern Cricket Frog may be small, but its athletic leaps and metallic 'clicking' call make it a giant of the So...

Amphibians

Southern Darter

Sympetrum meridionale

A sun-loving master of the skies, the Southern Darter is recognized by its warm red tones and remarkably pale, clean ...

Insects

Southern Eagle Ray

Myliobatis tenuicaudata

Witness the 'birds of the sea' as they glide effortlessly through coastal shallows. With their shimmering blue-spotte...

Fish

Southern Elephant Seal

Mirounga leonina

Witness the sheer power of the ocean's largest seal. From thunderous beach battles to record-breaking deep-sea dives,...

Mammals

Southern Fiddler

Trygonorrhina dumerilii

The Southern Fiddler Ray is the ornate 'Banjo Shark' of Australia's southern coast, known for its intricate patterns ...

Fish

Southern Flying Squirrel

Glaucomys volans

The Southern Flying Squirrel is a wide-eyed, nocturnal acrobat that turns the night sky into a playground. Though the...

Mammals

Southern Fulmar

Fulmarus glacialoides

The silver-winged sentinel of the Southern Ocean, the Southern Fulmar is a master of the Antarctic winds. With its st...

Birds

Southern Garfish

Hyporhamphus melanochir

The Southern Garfish is a shimmering, acrobatic resident of southern coastal waters, instantly recognizable by its un...

Fish

Southern Giant Petrel

Macronectes giganteus

The formidable 'Vulture of the Sea,' the Southern Giant Petrel is a massive ocean wanderer known for its seven-foot w...

Birds

Southern Giraffe

Giraffa giraffa

The Southern Giraffe is the silent sentinel of the African bush, roaming the canopy with a grace that belies its mass...

Mammals

Southern Gossamer

Iolaus silas

The Southern Gossamer is a living jewel of the South African garden, sporting brilliant sapphire wings and a clever '...

Insects

Southern Gray-bellied Squirrel

Callosciurus concolor

A master of the canopy, the Southern Gray-bellied Squirrel is a vibrant and vocal inhabitant of Southeast Asian garde...

Mammals

Southern Gray-headed Sparrow

Passer diffusus

A dapper and resilient neighbor, the Southern Gray-headed Sparrow is the quiet charm of the African backyard. With it...

Birds

Southern Green Parrot Snake

Leptophis marginatus

A masterpiece of arboreal evolution, the Southern Green Parrot Snake is a vibrant, emerald-hued hunter that glides th...

Reptiles

Southern Green Python

Morelia viridis

An emerald icon of the tropical canopy, the Southern Green Python is famous for its striking color and unique coiled ...

Reptiles

Southern Grey-headed Sparrow

Passer diffusus

A clean-cut and handsome resident of Southern Africa, the Southern Grey-headed Sparrow is the sophisticated native co...

Birds

Southern Ground Hornbill

Bucorvus leadbeateri

The Southern Ground Hornbill is a majestic, ground-dwelling giant known for its vivid red face and deep, lion-like bo...

Birds

Southern Hognose Snake

Heterodon simus

Meet the 'zombie' of the sandhills—the Southern Hognose Snake is a master of disguise and a champion of dramatic defe...

Reptiles

Southern House Wren

Troglodytes musculus

The Southern House Wren is the ultimate backyard neighbor—a tiny, brown powerhouse with a voice that can fill an enti...

Birds

Southern Leopard Frog

Lithobates sphenocephalus

With its striking spotted pattern and athletic jumping ability, the Southern Leopard Frog is a backyard favorite. Loo...

Amphibians

Southern Masked Weaver

Ploceus velatus

Meet the master architect of the African suburbs. Famous for their brilliant yellow plumage and incredible nest-weavi...

Birds

Southern Mountain Yellow-legged Frog

Rana muscosa

A rare gem of the California mountains, the Southern Mountain Yellow-legged Frog is a resilient alpine survivor. Thou...

Amphibians

Southern Naked-tailed Armadillo

Cabassous unicinctus

Meet the armored architect of the South American undergrowth. With its specialized naked tail and massive digging cla...

Mammals

Southern Oak Bush-cricket

Meconema meridionale

The Southern Oak Bush-cricket is the 'silent drummer' of the insect world, using rhythmic vibrations rather than loud...

Insects

Southern Opossum

Didelphis marsupialis

The Southern Opossum is Central and South America’s most famous nighttime wanderer. Often spotted by AI cameras in ba...

Mammals

Southern Pig-tailed Macaque

Macaca nemestrina

With their iconic curled tails and expressive faces, Southern Pig-tailed Macaques are the charismatic heavyweights of...

Mammals

Southern Plains Woodrat

Neotoma micropus

The Southern Plains woodrat is a master architect of the desert, building formidable fortresses out of cactus and sti...

Mammals

Southern Red-backed Vole

Clethrionomys gapperi

With its signature rusty-red stripe and agile movements, the Southern Red-backed Vole is a colorful hidden gem of the...

Mammals