Wildlife Species Library

Insects

Garden Chafer

Phyllopertha horticola

Meet the 'June Bug' of the garden world, a fuzzy, metallic-green gem that brings life to backyard blossoms. Watch as ...

Birds

Garden Emerald

Chlorostilbon assimilis

A shimmering jewel of the Central American Pacific coast, the Garden Emerald is a tiny but feisty hummingbird that br...

Reptiles

Garden Tree Boa

Corallus hortulana

The Garden Tree Boa is nature's most colorful canopy dweller, exhibiting a range of vibrant hues from sunset orange t...

Birds

Garden Warbler

Sylvia borin

The master of disguise in the bird world, the Garden Warbler trades bright colors for a beautiful, flute-like song. D...

Fish

Garfish

Belone belone

Meet the 'Sea Needle,' a shimmering silver predator that skims the ocean surface with lightning speed. Famous for its...

Fish

Garibaldi

Hypsypops rubicundus

The Garibaldi is the golden icon of the California coast, a brilliant orange sentinel that guards the emerald kelp fo...

Insects

Garita Skipperling

Oarisma garita

A golden flash in the summer grass, the Garita Skipperling is a tiny marvel of the North American prairie. These sun-...

Birds

Gartered Violaceous Trogon

Trogon caligatus

A flash of violet and gold in the tropical canopy, the Gartered Violaceous Trogon is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' h...

Mammals

Gee's Golden Lutung

Trachypithecus geei

Glimmering like sunlight through the leaves, Gee's Golden Lutung is one of the rarest and most beautiful primates on ...

Mammals

Gelada

Theropithecus gelada

Meet the 'Bleeding-Heart Monkey,' a unique grass-eating primate found only in the clouds of Ethiopia. Known for their...

Mammals

Gemsbok

Oryx gazella

The Gemsbok is the crown jewel of the desert, a masterpiece of evolution designed to thrive in the world's most punis...

Insects

Genista Giant Scale Insect

Crypticerya genistae

A miniature marvel of the backyard, the Genista Giant Scale Insect is famous for its architectural white egg sacs and...

Insects

German Yellowjacket

Vespula germanica

The German Yellowjacket is a master of adaptation, thriving in the heart of our suburbs. These strikingly patterned s...

Fish

Ghost Shiner

Paranotropis buchanani

A translucent wonder of North American waterways, the Ghost Shiner is a master of camouflage. This delicate, shimmeri...

Mammals

Giant Anteater

Myrmecophaga tridactyla

The giant anteater is nature's most specialized architect, featuring a two-foot tongue and claws strong enough to det...

Mammals

Giant Armadillo

Priodontes maximus

The 'Ecosystem Engineer' of South America, the Giant Armadillo is a reclusive giant that shapes the wilderness with i...

Insects

Giant Bark Aphid

Longistigma caryae

Meet the giant of the aphid world, a master of bark-mimicry that forms bustling miniature cities on our most majestic...

Fish

Giant Boarfish

Paristiopterus labiosus

The Giant Boarfish is an architectural marvel of the ocean, featuring a stunning 'armored' head and a specialized tub...

Birds

Giant Conebill

Conirostrum binghami

A specialist of the high Andes, the Giant Conebill is an acrobatic master of the Polylepis forests, recognized by its...

Birds

Giant Cowbird

Molothrus oryzivorus

The largest of the cowbirds, this iridescent Neotropical specialist is famous for its clever brood parasitism and str...

Mammals

Giant Eland

Tragelaphus derbianus

Meet the world's largest antelope, a spiraled-horn giant that roams the African savannas with surprising grace. Rare,...

Fish

Giant Electric Ray

Narcine entemedor

Meet the 'Intimidator' of the Pacific shallows—a master of camouflage that carries its own biological batteries. The ...

Mammals

Giant Forest Hog

Hylochoerus meinertzhageni

Meet the 'Ghost of the Forest,' Africa's largest and most mysterious wild pig. With its massive size and shaggy black...

Fish

Giant Frogfish

Antennarius commerson

The ultimate master of disguise, the Giant Frogfish 'walks' along the ocean floor and uses a built-in fishing rod to ...

Insects

Giant Ghost Shrimp

Neotrypaea gigas

The translucent 'architect of the tideflats,' Giant Ghost Shrimp are secretive engineers that build vast subterranean...

Mammals

Giant Ground Pangolin

Smutsia gigantea

The largest of all pangolin species, this 'scaly anteater' is a relic of prehistoric design. An endangered marvel of ...

Fish

Giant Guitarfish

Glaucostegus typus

A striking blend of shark and ray, the Giant Guitarfish is a master of camouflage in the Indo-Pacific shallows. This ...

Birds

Giant Hummingbird

Patagona gigas

The Giant Hummingbird is a true marvel of the Andes, standing as the largest hummingbird in the world with the wingsp...

Birds

Giant Kingfisher

Megaceryle maxima

The largest kingfisher on the African continent, this striking bird is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' hunting techniq...

Fish

Giant kokopu

Galaxias argenteus

The Giant kokopu is the undisputed heavyweight of New Zealand's freshwater world. A cryptic beauty with golden 'star-...

Fish

Giant Moray

Gymnothorax javanicus

The undisputed heavyweight of the Indo-Pacific reefs, the Giant Moray is a master of stealth and power. This massive,...

Fish

Giant Oarfish

Regalecus glesne

Meet the real-life sea serpent: a shimmering, ribbon-like giant that haunts the ocean's twilight zone. Growing up to ...

Fish

Giant Sea Bass

Stereolepis gigas

The Giant Sea Bass is a gentle, curious titan of the California kelp forests. Once nearly extinct, these massive 'pup...

Fish

Giant Trevally

Caranx ignobilis

Meet the 'Gangster of the Ocean,' a powerful apex predator known for its incredible strength and the ability to snatc...

Insects

Giant Whitefly

Aleurodicus dugesii

A master of disguise and wax-work, the Giant Whitefly is an architectural marvel of the insect world. Famous for the ...

Insects

Giant Willow Aphid

Tuberolachnus salignus

Meet the giant of the aphid world. With its prehistoric appearance and unique 'shark fin' back, the Giant Willow Aphi...