Species library

Groove-billed Ani

Crotophaga sulcirostris

Meet the socialite of the scrubland. With its oversized grooved beak and cooperative family lifestyle, the Groove-bil...

Birds

Grooved Mullet

Chelon dumerili

A shimmering acrobat of the African coastlines, the Grooved Mullet is famous for its synchronized schooling and its i...

Fish

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

The Ground Snake is the 'living kaleidoscope' of the desert floor, appearing in an incredible array of colors and pat...

Reptiles

Groundhog

Marmota monax

Meet the 'whistle-pig' of the backyard, a master excavator and the world's most famous weather-predicting rodent. Whe...

Mammals

Grévy's Zebra

Equus grevyi

Meet the imperial Grévy's zebra, the largest and most striking of all wild equids. With its oversized ears and razor-...

Mammals

Guachanche Barracuda

Sphyraena guachancho

A sleek and shimmering predator of the Atlantic shallows, the Guachanche Barracuda is a master of the high-speed ambu...

Fish

Guadalupe Fur Seal

Arctocephalus townsendi

Once on the brink of extinction, the Guadalupe fur seal is a resilient survivor of the Pacific. With its luxurious fu...

Mammals

Guam Scorpionfish

Scorpaenodes guamensis

A phantom of the reef, the Guam Scorpionfish blends into the coral with uncanny precision. This nocturnal specialist ...

Fish

Guanaco

Lama guanicoe

The wild ancestor of the llama, the Guanaco is the elegant sentry of the South American plains. Known for its incredi...

Mammals

Guanay Cormorant

Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum

The Guanay Cormorant is the undisputed 'King of Guano,' a sleek, tuxedoed diver that thrives in the crashing waves of...

Birds

Guatemalan Tyrannulet

Zimmerius vilissimus

A pint-sized powerhouse of the Central American highlands, the Guatemalan Tyrannulet is a master of the canopy. Known...

Birds

Guayaquil Woodpecker

Campephilus gayaquilensis

A striking specialist of the Tumbesian forests, the Guayaquil Woodpecker is famous for its vibrant red crest and thun...

Birds

Guianan Violaceous Trogon

Trogon violaceus

Decked in shimmering violet and gold, the Guianan Violaceous Trogon is a crown jewel of the tropical canopy. A quiet ...

Birds

Guinea Paper Wasp

Polistes exclamans

A master architect of the insect world, the Guinea Paper Wasp is a vibrant, beneficial gardener that provides natural...

Insects

Gulf Coast Toad

Incilius nebulifer

A rugged survivor of the Southern landscape, the Gulf Coast Toad is a common garden visitor known for its striking st...

Amphibians

Gulf Fritillary

Dione vanillae

A sun-chasing longwing butterfly known for its brilliant orange wings and shimmering metallic silver spots. A staple ...

Insects

Gulf Menhaden

Brevoortia patronus

Often called 'the most important fish in the sea,' the Gulf Menhaden is a shimmering silver link in the marine food w...

Fish

Gulf Smooth-hound

Mustelus sinusmexicanus

A sleek and shy resident of the Gulf's sandy floor, the Gulf Smooth-hound is a master of the subtidal world. This spe...

Fish

Gummy Shark

Mustelus antarcticus

The Gummy Shark is the gentle 'vacuum cleaner' of the Australian seafloor, known for its distinctive white spots and ...

Fish

Gunnison's Prairie Dog

Cynomys gunnisoni

Meet the most sophisticated linguist of the American Southwest. The Gunnison's Prairie Dog is a social architect of t...

Mammals

Guppy

Poecilia reticulata

The guppy is nature's most resilient 'rainbow fish,' a tiny powerhouse of color and activity that has conquered tropi...

Fish

Guttural Toad

Sclerophrys gutturalis

Meet the Guttural Toad, the charismatic nighttime guardian of African gardens. Known for its deep snoring call and bo...

Amphibians

Hadada Ibis

Bostrychia hagedash

Africa's most famous feathered alarm clock, the Hadada Ibis, is a master of the suburban safari. With its iridescent ...

Birds

Hairy Scorpionfish

Scorpaenodes hirsutus

The Hairy Scorpionfish is the ultimate master of reef camouflage, covered in delicate skin filaments that help it van...

Fish

Hairy-tailed Mole

Parascalops breweri

A hidden master of the Appalachian soil, the Hairy-tailed Mole is identified by its uniquely fuzzy tail and industrio...

Mammals

Hairy Wood Ant

Formica lugubris

Meet the upland forest's most industrious engineers. The Hairy Wood Ant builds sprawling thatched metropolises and de...

Insects

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

A powerful excavator of the forest, the Hairy Woodpecker is a striking visitor known for its bold patterns and rhythm...

Birds

Halavi's Guitarfish

Glaucostegus halavi

A master of disguise that bridges the world between sharks and rays. Often called the 'Halavi Shark-Ray,' this critic...

Fish

Half-collared Kingfisher

Alcedo semitorquata

A cobalt jewel of the African riverbank, the Half-collared Kingfisher is a master of the precision dive. Recognized b...

Birds

Haller's Round Ray

Urobatis halleri

A master of the 'stingray shuffle,' this circular seafloor dweller is the most common ray encountered along the sunny...

Fish

Halloween Pennant

Celithemis eponina

With its striking orange-and-black wings and butterfly-like flight, the Halloween Pennant is a crown jewel of the sum...

Insects

Hamadryas Baboon

Papio hamadryas

The 'Sacred Baboon' of ancient Egypt, known for its silver mane and complex desert dynasties. Discover the primate th...

Mammals

Hamerkop

Scopus umbretta

Meet the Hamerkop, the master architect of the African wetlands. Easily recognized by its hammer-shaped silhouette, t...

Birds

Hammond's Flycatcher

Empidonax hammondii

A pint-sized dynamo of the western pines, Hammond's Flycatcher is known for its tireless energy and aerial precision....

Birds

Harbor Seal

Phoca vitulina

The Harbor Seal is the ultimate coastal watcher, known for its dappled coat and soulful eyes. Often found lounging on...

Mammals

Harbour Porpoise

Phocoena phocoena

The Harbour Porpoise is the shy, 'puffing pig' of the coastal world, known for its small size and elusive nature. Oft...

Mammals