Wildlife Species Library

Birds

African Woolly-necked Stork

Ciconia microscelis

A striking wader with a unique 'woolly' white neck and iridescent black plumage. Once a shy wetland resident, this ad...

Amphibians

Agile Frog

Rana dalmatina

A master of the long jump, the Agile Frog can leap over six feet in a single bound to escape danger. This elegant, lo...

Insects

Agreeable Tiger Moth

Spilosoma congrua

With its pristine white wings and charming orange 'socks,' the Agreeable Tiger Moth is a peaceful nocturnal visitor t...

Fish

Agujon Needlefish

Tylosurus acus

A sleek, silver arrow of the sea, the Agujon Needlefish is a master of surface stealth. With its needle-like jaws and...

Fish

Alabama Hog Sucker

Hypentelium etowanum

A master of the riffles, the Alabama Hog Sucker uses its specialized 'vacuum' mouth to navigate the rocky currents of...

Fish

Albacore

Thunnus alalunga

The ultimate ocean wanderer, the Albacore is famous for its remarkably long fins and its tireless journeys across the...

Birds

Alder Flycatcher

Empidonax alnorum

A master of the northern thickets, the Alder Flycatcher is a long-distance traveler known for its distinctive 'free-b...

Insects

Alder Leaf Beetle

Agelastica alni

A miniature marvel of metallic violet, the Alder Leaf Beetle turns backyard trees into living lace. Watch this shimme...

Insects

Alder Spittlebug

Aphrophora alni

A champion jumper of the garden world, the Alder Spittlebug is famous for its 'cuckoo spit' nurseries and its remarka...

Fish

Alewife

Alosa pseudoharengus

Witness the silver tide of the Alewife, a resilient wanderer that bridges the gap between the deep ocean and our loca...

Birds

Alexandrine Parakeet

Psittacula eupatria

The Alexandrine Parakeet is a regal, emerald-hued icon of the Asian canopy. Named after Alexander the Great, these in...

Mammals

Alleghanian Spotted Skunk

Spilogale putorius

The Alleghanian Spotted Skunk is the acrobat of the skunk world. Known for its stunning spotted coat and its famous '...

Insects

Allegheny Mound Ant

Formica exsectoides

Famed for their towering dirt skyscrapers and bright red-and-black bodies, Allegheny mound ants are the powerhouse en...

Mammals

Allegheny Woodrat

Neotoma magister

Meet the 'pack rat' of the Appalachians, a furry-tailed architect that turns rocky cliffs into treasure-filled homes....

Birds

Allen's Hummingbird

Selasphorus sasin

A copper-colored jewel of the Pacific coast, the Allen's Hummingbird is a feisty aerial acrobat famous for its brilli...

Reptiles

Alligator Snapping Turtle

Macrochelys temminckii

The Alligator Snapping Turtle is North America's largest freshwater turtle, a prehistoric giant that uses a built-in ...

Fish

Almaco Jack

Seriola rivoliana

A sleek, deep-water powerhouse, the Almaco Jack is a prize of the open ocean. With its distinctive high-profile fin a...

Insects

Aloeus Ox Beetle

Strategus aloeus

The Aloeus Ox Beetle is a glossy, three-horned titan of the backyard. This impressive rhinoceros beetle is one of the...

Birds

Alpine Accentor

Prunella collaris

A hardy specialist of the high peaks, the Alpine Accentor thrives where few other birds dare to go. Known for its 'ta...

Fish

Alpine Galaxias

Galaxias paucispondylus

A slender ghost of the Southern Alps, the Alpine Galaxias is a resilient survivor of New Zealand's coldest, highest s...

Mammals

Alpine Ibex

Capra ibex

The legendary 'King of the Alps,' the Alpine ibex is a gravity-defying climber that rules the highest peaks of Europe...

Birds

Altamira Oriole

Icterus gularis

The crown jewel of the Rio Grande Valley, the Altamira Oriole brings a burst of tropical orange to the borderlands. A...

Insects

Amanda's Pennant

Celithemis amanda

A delicate jewel of the Southern wetlands, the Amanda's Pennant brings a flash of crimson or gold to the waterside. K...

Birds

Amazilia Hummingbird

Amazilis amazilia

A shimmering jewel of the Pacific coast, the Amazilia Hummingbird is a bold and feisty resident of South American gar...

Reptiles

Amazon Basin Emerald Tree Boa

Corallus batesii

Draped like living jewelry across the mossy branches of the Amazon, this boa is a master of the canopy. With its stri...

Birds

Amazon Kingfisher

Chloroceryle amazona

A striking master of the tropical waterways, the Amazon Kingfisher is easily identified by its shaggy green crest and...

Fish

Amazon Molly

Poecilia formosa

Meet the Amazon molly, the world’s first-discovered asexual vertebrate. This all-female species uses a unique form of...

Mammals

Amazonian Manatee

Trichechus inunguis

The Amazonian Manatee is the only species of its kind to live exclusively in freshwater. Known as the 'cowfish,' this...

Birds

Amazonian Motmot

Momotus momota

With its stunning turquoise crown and unique 'racquet' tail, the Amazonian Motmot is one of the most iconic sights of...

Birds

Amazonian Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium hardyi

The Amazonian Pygmy-Owl is a pint-sized powerhouse of the rainforest canopy. Though barely larger than a sparrow, thi...

Birds

Amazonian Violaceous Trogon

Trogon ramonianus

Decked in iridescent violet and brilliant gold, the Amazonian Violaceous Trogon is a tropical treasure. This elusive ...

Mammals

Amboro Silky Anteater

Cyclopes catellus

The Amboro Silky Anteater is a golden phantom of the Bolivian canopy. As the smallest anteater in the world, this noc...

Reptiles

American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

The undisputed king of the American wetlands, the American Alligator is a living fossil that has patrolled the swamps...

Birds

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

With its elegantly upturned bill and striking cinnamon breeding plumage, the American Avocet is one of North America'...

Mammals

American Badger

Taxidea taxus

The undisputed heavyweight champion of the prairie, the American Badger is a stocky, powerful digger known for its st...

Birds

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

Known as the 'Ghost Owl' for its silent flight and stark white face, the American Barn Owl is nature's most elegant n...