Species library

Egg-eating Snake

Dasypeltis scabra

A toothless wonder of the reptile world, the Egg-eating Snake is a master of mimicry that lives on a diet of liquid g...

Reptiles

Egyptian Cobra

Naja haje

The Egyptian Cobra is a legendary predator of the African landscape, celebrated for its iconic hood and historical ti...

Reptiles

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

With its striking chocolate-brown eye patches and regal posture, the Egyptian Goose is a captivating sight in both wi...

Birds

Egyptian Mongoose

Herpestes ichneumon

A legendary hunter of the Nile, the Egyptian Mongoose is a master of the daytime shadows. Known for its snake-fightin...

Mammals

Egyptian Vulture

Neophron percnopterus

Known as the 'Pharaoh’s Chicken,' the Egyptian Vulture is a remarkable tool-using raptor with striking white plumage ...

Birds

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Libellula forensis

A striking master of the western wetlands, the Eight-spotted Skimmer is famous for its bold wing patterns and territo...

Insects

Elegant Euphonia

Chlorophonia elegantissima

Adorned with a striking sky-blue hood and rich golden plumage, the Elegant Euphonia is a jewel of the Central America...

Birds

Elegant Tern

Thalasseus elegans

With its striking orange bill and shaggy black crest, the Elegant Tern is a true icon of the Pacific coastline. Known...

Birds

Elegant Trogon

Trogon elegans

With its iridescent green plumage and startling red belly, the Elegant Trogon is a tropical masterpiece that graces t...

Birds

Elephant Beetle

Megasoma elephas

The Elephant Beetle is the heavyweight champion of the backyard jungle. Draped in golden velvet and sporting a massiv...

Insects

Elf Owl

Micrathene whitneyi

The Elf Owl is the world's smallest owl, a sparrow-sized desert specialist that makes its home in the hollows of gian...

Birds

Elk

Cervus canadensis

The Elk is one of nature's most magnificent spectacles, a symbol of the rugged wild that commands attention with its ...

Mammals

Elongate hemlock scale

Fiorinia externa

A tiny traveler with a massive impact, the elongate hemlock scale hides on the underside of conifer needles, creating...

Insects

Emerald Cuckoo Wasp

Stilbum cyanurum

Often called the 'Living Jewel,' the Emerald Cuckoo Wasp is a master of iridescence and a clever nest-invader. Watch ...

Insects

Emerald Shiner

Notropis atherinoides

The Emerald Shiner is a shimmering jewel of North American waterways, known for its iridescent green stripe and massi...

Fish

Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove

Turtur chalcospilos

A gem of the African bush, the Emerald-spotted Wood-Dove is famous for its mournful, rhythmic call and the shimmering...

Birds

Emerald Tanager

Tangara florida

A jewel of the tropical canopy, the Emerald Tanager glows with a brilliance that defies description. With its neon-gr...

Birds

Emerald Tree Boa

Corallus caninus

With its brilliant green scales and iconic coiled pose, the Emerald Tree Boa is the crown jewel of the South American...

Reptiles

Emperor Angelfish

Pomacanthus imperator

With its mesmerizing neon stripes and iconic bandit mask, the Emperor Angelfish is the undisputed royalty of the cora...

Fish

Empress Brilliant

Heliodoxa imperatrix

A crown jewel of the Andean cloud forests, the Empress Brilliant is a large, striking hummingbird known for its shimm...

Birds

Emu

Dromaius novaehollandiae

Australia's tallest native bird is a wonder of the outback, known for its powerful legs, inquisitive nature, and incr...

Birds

Endler's Livebearer

Poecilia wingei

A living jewel of the Venezuelan lagoons, the Endler's Livebearer is a tiny marvel of evolution, boasting neon colors...

Fish

Endracht Hardyhead

Atherinomorus endrachtensis

A shimmering jewel of the Indo-Pacific shallows, the Endracht Hardyhead moves in spectacular, coordinated schools. Th...

Fish

Epaulet Oriole

Icterus cayanensis

With its sleek jet-black plumage and brilliant golden shoulders, the Epaulet Oriole is a master of contrast in the So...

Birds

Epaulette Shark

Hemiscyllium ocellatum

Famed for its ability to 'walk' on land and survive in oxygen-starved pools, the epaulette shark is a master of the t...

Fish

Eroded Hingeback Tortoise

Kinixys erosa

Featuring a unique biological 'hinge' that lets it seal its shell shut, the Eroded Hingeback Tortoise is a master of ...

Reptiles

Essex Skipper

Thymelicus lineola

A shimmering golden dart of the summer meadow, the Essex Skipper is a master of the 'quick-skip' flight. Often hiding...

Insects

Estuarine Stonefish

Synanceia horrida

The Estuarine Stonefish is the world's most venomous fish and a true phantom of the shallows. Blending seamlessly int...

Fish

Estuarine Triplefin

Forsterygion nigripenne

A resilient native of New Zealand's coastlines, the Estuarine Triplefin is a master of the intertidal zone. Known for...

Fish

Ethiopian Wolf

Canis simensis

Meet Africa's most endangered carnivore, a specialized highland hunter found only in the peaks of Ethiopia. With its ...

Mammals

Eufala Skipper

Lerodea eufala

The Eufala Skipper is a master of camouflage and a marathon traveler. Though it blends seamlessly into the grasses of...

Insects

Euglena sanguinea

Euglena sanguinea

Witness the microscopic magic that turns local ponds a brilliant shade of crimson. Euglena sanguinea is a shape-shift...

Insects

Eulachon

Thaleichthys pacificus

The eulachon is the shimmering 'candlefish' of the Pacific, a tiny but mighty smelt that fuels an entire coastal ecos...

Fish

Euonymus Scale

Unaspis euonymi

Tiny but transformative, the Euonymus Scale is a master of camouflage that can encrust entire garden shrubs. Discover...

Insects

Eurasian Bittern

Botaurus stellaris

A master of camouflage hidden within the golden reeds, the Eurasian Bittern is a secretive marvel of the wetlands. Kn...

Birds

Eurasian Blackcap

Sylvia atricapilla

With its soulful, fluting song and stylish 'skull cap,' the Eurasian Blackcap is the crown jewel of the European gard...

Birds