Species library

Striped Skunk

Mephitis mephitis

The Striped Skunk is the most famous night-owl of the neighborhood. Recognizable by its iconic 'V' stripe and bushy t...

Mammals

Striped Stingaree

Trygonoptera ovalis

Meet the masked marvel of the Australian shallows. With its signature eye markings and graceful, oval disc, the Strip...

Fish

Striped Weasel

Poecilogale albinucha

The Striped Weasel is a sleek, nocturnal hunter that acts as nature's most efficient pest control. With its bold raci...

Mammals

Striped Woodpecker

Veniliornis lignarius

A small but striking specialist of the southern Andes, the Striped Woodpecker is a master of the vertical world, easi...

Birds

Stump-tailed Macaque

Macaca arctoides

Often called the 'Bear Macaque' for its stocky build and shaggy fur, the Stump-tailed Macaque is a fascinating, groun...

Mammals

Subantarctic Fur Seal

Arctocephalus tropicalis

Meet the most stylish resident of the southern shorelines, famous for its creamy-orange 'tuxedo' chest and impressive...

Mammals

Suckermouth Minnow

Phenacobius mirabilis

A specialized master of the stream bed, the Suckermouth Minnow uses its unique anatomy to thrive in fast-moving curre...

Fish

Sugar Glider

Petaurus breviceps

The Sugar Glider is nature's tiny base jumper, a palm-sized marsupial that navigates the forest canopy with built-in ...

Mammals

Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher

Myiodynastes luteiventris

The Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher is the 'squeaky toy' of the desert canyons, a boldly streaked hunter with a hidden fla...

Birds

Sulphur-breasted Parakeet

Aratinga maculata

A dazzling splash of yellow and green in the Amazonian sky, the Sulphur-breasted Parakeet is a social marvel. Once th...

Birds

Sumatran Orangutan

Pongo abelii

Discover the Sumatran Orangutan, the iconic 'person of the forest' whose intelligence and flame-colored coat make the...

Mammals

Sumatran Rhinoceros

Dicerorhinus sumatrensis

Meet the 'Hairy Rhino,' a living fossil and the world's smallest rhinoceros. This elusive, two-horned resident of the...

Mammals

Summer Chafer

Amphimallon solstitiale

Often called the 'June Bug' of Europe, the Summer Chafer is a bumbling, golden-brown beetle famous for its sunset swa...

Insects

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

The Summer Tanager is a flash of brilliant strawberry-red among the green leaves of the forest canopy. A master of th...

Birds

Sun Parakeet

Aratinga solstitialis

Meet the Sun Parakeet, a living jewel of the South American savanna. Known for its radiant golden plumage and high-sp...

Birds

Sun-tailed Monkey

Allochrocebus solatus

The Sun-tailed Monkey is a hidden gem of the Gabonese rainforest, sporting a brilliant golden tail that glows against...

Mammals

Sunshinefish

Chromis insolata

A shimmering inhabitant of the Western Atlantic's deep reef slopes, the Sunshinefish is a master of the mid-water col...

Fish

Surf Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

The Surf Scoter is a bold and hardy sea duck, famous for the male's kaleidoscopic bill and its incredible ability to ...

Birds

Surf Smelt

Hypomesus pretiosus

The silver ghost of the Pacific shoreline, the Surf Smelt is famous for its shimmering spawning displays in the heart...

Fish

Surfbird

Calidris virgata

A master of the crashing waves, the Surfbird is a hardy wader that swaps the rocky Pacific coastline for high-altitud...

Birds

Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle

Macrochelys suwanniensis

A prehistoric relic of the Deep South, the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle is a massive, ridge-shelled predator fo...

Reptiles

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

The ultimate long-distance traveler of the Great Plains, the Swainson's Hawk is a social raptor known for its strikin...

Birds

Swainson's Sparrow

Passer swainsonii

A resilient and social icon of the Ethiopian Highlands, Swainson's Sparrow is a charming addition to any backyard. Wi...

Birds

Swainson's Spurfowl

Pternistis swainsonii

With its vibrant red throat and raucous morning call, the Swainson's Spurfowl is a charismatic icon of the Southern A...

Birds

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

The ghost of the forest understory, the Swainson’s Thrush is best known for its haunting, upward-spiraling song. With...

Birds

Swallow-tailed Hummingbird

Eupetomena macroura

With its dramatic forked tail and shimmering violet hood, the Swallow-tailed Hummingbird is a master of the air. This...

Birds

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

Witness the most elegant acrobat of the sky. With its unmistakable forked tail and effortless gliding, the Swallow-ta...

Birds

Swallow Tanager

Tersina viridis

A shimmering jewel of the South American canopy, the Swallow Tanager captivates with its brilliant turquoise plumage ...

Birds

Swamp Harrier

Circus approximans

The Swamp Harrier is the elegant low-glider of the wetlands, easily recognized by its steady 'V-shaped' flight and st...

Birds

Swamp Musk Shrew

Crocidura mariquensis

A cryptic resident of Africa's wetlands, the Swamp Musk Shrew is a tiny, dark-furred powerhouse that thrives in the t...

Mammals

Swamp Rabbit

Sylvilagus aquaticus

The largest of the cottontails, the Swamp Rabbit is a true semi-aquatic marvel of the Southern wetlands. Known for it...

Mammals

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

A secretive master of the marsh, the Swamp Sparrow is a beauty of the wetlands, distinguished by its elegant rusty pl...

Birds

Swarthy Skipper

Nastra lherminier

The understated ghost of the meadow, the Swarthy Skipper is a delight for those who appreciate the subtle details of ...

Insects

Swellshark

Cephaloscyllium ventriosum

Meet the master of the underwater 'puff.' The Swellshark is a beautifully mottled reef dweller known for its incredib...

Fish

Swift Crab Spider

Mecaphesa celer

A pint-sized powerhouse of the garden, the Swift Crab Spider uses incredible camouflage and lightning-fast reflexes t...

Insects

Swinhoe's Striped Squirrel

Tamiops swinhoei

Meet the Swinhoe's Striped Squirrel, a tiny, energetic mountain-dweller that looks like a cross between a squirrel an...

Mammals