Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Devil Stinger

Inimicus didactylus

A master of mimicry and a venomous marvel, the Devil Stinger 'walks' across the ocean floor on specialized fins. This...

Fish

Diadem Dottyback

Pictichromis diadema

With its electric yellow body and a crown of royal purple, the Diadem Dottyback is a jewel of the tropical reef. Smal...

Birds

Diamond Dove

Geopelia cuneata

Meet the Diamond Dove, a tiny, desert-dwelling gem of the Australian outback. With its shimmering spotted wings and v...

Fish

Diamond Stingray

Hypanus dipterurus

The Diamond Stingray is a graceful architect of the Pacific seafloor, known for its sharp angular shape and incredibl...

Fish

Diamond Trevally

Scyris indica

A shimmering jewel of the Indo-Pacific, the Diamond Trevally captivates with its mirror-like skin and majestic, trail...

Insects

Diamondback Spittlebug

Lepyronia quadrangularis

Master of the 'cuckoo spit' and an incredible jumper, the Diamondback Spittlebug is a hidden gem of the backyard inse...

Mammals

Diana guenon

Cercopithecus diana

The Diana guenon is the regal sentinel of the West African canopy, instantly recognizable by its striking white beard...

Mammals

Diana Monkey

Cercopithecus diana

Named after the Roman goddess of the hunt for its bow-shaped white brow, the Diana monkey is a crown jewel of the Wes...

Birds

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

Often called the 'miniature meadowlark,' the Dickcissel is a vibrant icon of the American grasslands. With its bright...

Fish

Doctorfish

Acanthurus chirurgus

Recognizable by the 'scars' on its sides and its defensive tail spine, the Doctorfish is a vital reef-cleaner. This i...

Fish

Dog Snapper

Lutjanus jocu

Meet the reef's most formidable 'canine' predator. With its massive teeth and wary personality, the Dog Snapper is a ...

Insects

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Chrysochus auratus

Meet the Dogbane Leaf Beetle, a shimmering 'living jewel' of the insect world. With its iridescent metallic shell and...

Insects

Dog's Tooth

Lacanobia suasa

A master of nocturnal disguise, the Dog's Tooth moth is named for the sharp 'W' shape on its wings. This common Palea...

Insects

Dogwood Spittlebug

Clastoptera proteus

A master of the 'cuckoo spit' disguise, the Dogwood Spittlebug is a vibrant, jumping gem of the North American garden...

Birds

Dollarbird

Eurystomus orientalis

The Dollarbird is a master of the skies, named for the shimmering 'silver dollars' on its wings. A colorful summer vi...

Fish

Dolly Varden

Salvelinus malma

A master of the cold Pacific currents, the Dolly Varden is a vibrant char known for its nomadic lifestyle and strikin...

Birds

Dolphin Gull

Leucophaeus scoresbii

A striking specialist of the southern coasts, the Dolphin Gull stands out with its vivid crimson bill and sophisticat...

Mammals

Domestic Cat

Felis catus

From graceful garden patrollers to fierce nocturnal hunters, domestic cats are the most common visitors to backyard c...

Mammals

Domestic Cattle

Bos taurus

The Domestic Cow is a cornerstone of rural landscapes worldwide, known for its social intelligence and rhythmic grazi...

Mammals

Domestic Dog

Canis familiaris

The world's most diverse mammal and our oldest companion, the domestic dog is a master of adaptation. From tiny lap d...

Mammals

Domestic Goat

Capra hircus

Curious, agile, and full of personality, the domestic goat is the ultimate backyard browser. Whether they're clearing...

Mammals

Domestic Horse

Equus caballus

The domestic horse is a powerful symbol of grace and history that has been a human companion for over 5,000 years. Fr...

Mammals

Domestic Sheep

Ovis aries

The world's most famous woolly grazer, the domestic sheep is a masterpiece of social intelligence and hardiness. From...

Mammals

Domestic Water Buffalo

Bubalus bubalis

The Domestic Water Buffalo is a gentle, semi-aquatic giant that thrives where land meets water. Known as the 'Living ...

Mammals

Domestic Yak

Bos grunniens

The shaggy sentinel of the high peaks, the domestic yak is a master of survival in the world's most extreme environme...

Mammals

Donkey

Equus asinus

The donkey is a symbol of endurance and surprising intelligence. From their iconic long ears to their powerful brays,...

Insects

Dorantes Longtail

Cecropterus dorantes

A tropical gem of the southern states, the Dorantes Longtail is a master of high-speed flight and garden camouflage. ...

Mammals

Dorcas Gazelle

Gazella dorcas

A slender ghost of the dunes, the Dorcas Gazelle is the ultimate desert survivor. With its lyre-shaped horns and incr...

Birds

Dot-fronted Woodpecker

Veniliornis frontalis

A hidden gem of the Andean cloud forests, the Dot-fronted Woodpecker is a small, energetic climber known for its uniq...

Insects

Dotted Sallow

Anathix ralla

A delicate, straw-colored gem of the late-summer garden, the Dotted Sallow is a master of camouflage. This nocturnal ...

Birds

Double-banded Plover

Anarhynchus bicinctus

A striking shorebird of the South Pacific, the Double-banded Plover is famous for its twin chest bands and its incred...

Birds

Double-banded Pygmy-Tyrant

Lophotriccus vitiosus

The Double-banded Pygmy-Tyrant is a tiny dynamo of the Amazonian understory, easily identified by its twin yellow win...

Birds

Double-banded Sandgrouse

Pterocles bicinctus

A master of desert camouflage, the Double-banded Sandgrouse is famous for its sunset pilgrimages to waterholes and it...

Insects

Double-banded Scoliid Wasp

Scolia bicincta

A striking midnight-black pollinator with twin ivory bands, the Double-banded Scoliid Wasp is the gardener's secret a...

Birds

Double-collared Seedeater

Sporophila caerulescens

A beloved South American songbird known for its striking 'double collar' and cheerful, whistling melodies. This adapt...

Birds

Double-crested Cormorant

Nannopterum auritum

A striking sight on the water's edge, the Double-crested Cormorant is known for its primitive silhouette and its sign...