Wildlife Species Library

Insects

Small Skipper

Thymelicus sylvestris

A golden-orange spark in the summer grass, the Small Skipper is the engine of the meadow. Watch for its unique 'jet-p...

Fish

Small-spotted Catshark

Scyliorhinus canicula

The Small-spotted Catshark is the hidden gem of our coastal shallows, a master of camouflage that prowls the seafloor...

Mammals

Small Sun Squirrel

Heliosciurus punctatus

A nimble acrobat of the West African canopy, the Small Sun Squirrel is known for its beautiful speckled coat and its ...

Insects

Small White

Pieris rapae

The Small White is the quintessential backyard butterfly, a snow-colored aerialist that brings life to every garden. ...

Fish

Smalleyed Skate

Raja microocellata

A master of the sandy shallows, the Smalleyed Skate is a master of camouflage with a galaxy of white spots across its...

Fish

Smallmouth Grunt

Brachygenys chrysargyrea

A shimmering masterpiece of the western Atlantic, the Smallmouth Grunt brings a splash of golden stripes to every ree...

Fish

Smallscale Fat Snook

Centropomus parallelus

A deep-bodied master of disguise, the Smallscale Fat Snook lurks within the shadows of mangrove roots and dock piling...

Fish

Smallscale Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis oxycephala

A silent master of the reef, the Smallscale Scorpionfish uses incredible camouflage to disappear into plain sight. Fi...

Fish

Smalltooth Emperor

Lethrinus microdon

Meet the 'Pigface Bream' of the Indo-Pacific—a long-snouted specialist of the reef floor. The Smalltooth Emperor is a...

Fish

Smalltooth Sawfish

Pristis pectinata

A prehistoric wonder of the shallows, the Smalltooth Sawfish is easily recognized by its incredible tooth-lined rostr...

Mammals

Smith's Bush Squirrel

Paraxerus cepapi

The Smith’s Bush Squirrel is a charismatic and vocal acrobat of the southern African woodlands. Known for its yellowi...

Insects

Smith's Dart

Xestia smithii

A warm-toned wonder of the northern night, Smith's Dart is a master of camouflage. This cinnamon-colored moth is a st...

Birds

Smith's Longspur

Calcarius pictus

The Smith's Longspur is a golden-bellied gem of the American grasslands. This secretive traveler migrates from the Ar...

Mammals

Smith's Red Rockhare

Pronolagus rupestris

The Smith's Red Rockhare is a specialized mountain-dweller that trades the open plains for the safety of the stones. ...

Mammals

Sömmerring's Gazelle

Nanger soemmerringii

Elegant, resilient, and strikingly marked, Sömmerring's Gazelle is a true specialist of the Horn of Africa's sun-dren...

Insects

Smoky Rubyspot

Hetaerina titia

The Smoky Rubyspot is a gothic beauty of the waterways, sporting dramatic dark-stained wings and brilliant crimson ac...

Mammals

Smoky Shrew

Sorex fumeus

A tiny dynamo of the forest floor, the smoky shrew is a lead-colored hunter that never stops moving. This elusive Nor...

Fish

Smooth Anglerfish

Histiophryne bougainvilli

The Smooth Anglerfish is a cryptic wonder of the Australian coast, 'walking' across the seafloor with hand-like fins ...

Birds

Smooth-billed Ani

Crotophaga ani

With their oversized bills and deep-black plumage, Smooth-billed Anis are the charismatic 'socialites' of the bird wo...

Fish

Smooth Trunkfish

Lactophrys triqueter

With its boxy frame and polka-dot pattern, the Smooth Trunkfish is the ocean's most charming 'stinkpot.' This triangu...

Birds

Snail Kite

Rostrhamus sociabilis

A master of the marsh, the Snail Kite is a stunning raptor with a bill perfectly engineered for its favorite delicacy...

Fish

Snake Blenny

Xiphasia setifer

Meet the ocean's ribbon-dancer. The Snake Blenny is an extraordinary, eel-like fish that spends its days peeking from...

Insects

snake-climber

Adenia gummifera

The snake-climber is a fascinating woody liana that mimics the form of a serpent as it winds through the African cano...

Reptiles

Snouted Cobra

Naja annulifera

A powerful icon of the African savanna, the Snouted Cobra is a master of adaptation, famous for its bold bands and st...

Reptiles

Snouted Night Adder

Causus defilippii

The Snouted Night Adder is a small, charismatic viper recognized by its 'turned-up' nose and bold chevron markings. F...

Birds

Snow Bunting

Plectrophenax nivalis

A hardy traveler from the high Arctic, the Snow Bunting transforms winter fields into a swirling dance of white and g...

Birds

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

Witness the breathtaking 'white ghost' of the winter skies. Snow Geese are masters of migration, filling the air with...

Fish

Snowflake Moray

Echidna nebulosa

With its striking star-patterned skin and curious personality, the Snowflake Moray is a favorite find for coastal exp...

Mammals

Snowshoe Hare

Lepus americanus

Meet the North American forest's most famous shapeshifter. The Snowshoe Hare is a master of survival, using its overs...

Birds

Snowy Albatross

Diomedea exulans

Meet the undisputed king of the skies, possessing the largest wingspan of any living bird. The Snowy Albatross is a m...

Birds

Snowy-bellied Hummingbird

Saucerottia edward

A shimmering emerald of the tropics, the Snowy-bellied Hummingbird is a garden favorite known for its brilliant white...

Birds

Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

Known for their 'golden slippers' and elegant white plumes, the Snowy Egret is the most energetic dancer of the marsh...

Birds

Snowy Plover

Anarhynchus nivosus

A tiny, sand-colored phantom of the shoreline, the Snowy Plover is one of the most resilient and rare shorebirds in t...

Fish

Snubnose Garfish

Arrhamphus sclerolepis

A shimmering surface-dweller of the Indo-Pacific, the Snubnose Garfish is a master of adaptation, equally at home in ...

Birds

Sociable Lapwing

Vanellus gregarius

A crown jewel of the Central Asian steppes, the Sociable Lapwing is one of the world's rarest and most striking migra...

Birds

Social Flycatcher

Myiozetetes similis

Meet the Social Flycatcher, the lively and vocal neighbor of the tropical backyard. With its bright yellow belly and ...