Species library

Keeled Rat Snake

Ptyas carinata

The Keeled Rat Snake is a true titan of the colubrid family, reaching lengths that challenge some pythons. This agile...

Reptiles

Keeled Skimmer

Orthetrum coerulescens

A slender, sky-blue sentinel of the summer wetlands, the Keeled Skimmer is a favorite for backyard observers. Watch a...

Insects

Keeltail Needlefish

Platybelone argalus

A shimmering arrow of the tropical shallows, the Keeltail Needlefish is a master of surface camouflage. Recognized by...

Fish

Kelp Bass

Paralabrax clathratus

A majestic resident of the Pacific kelp forests, the Kelp Bass is as curious as it is camouflaged. With its iconic 'c...

Fish

Kelp Gull

Larus dominicanus

Meet the Southern Hemisphere's most iconic shorebird, a bold and resourceful master of the coast known for its striki...

Birds

Kelp Pipefish

Syngnathus californiensis

A cousin of the seahorse, the Kelp Pipefish is the Pacific's most slender master of disguise. These needle-shaped fis...

Fish

Kelp Rockfish

Sebastes atrovirens

A master of underwater camouflage, the Kelp Rockfish is the silent sentinel of the Pacific's golden forests. Often fo...

Fish

Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle

Lepidochelys kempii

Meet the rarest and most endangered sea turtle on the planet. Small in size but massive in spirit, the Kemp's ridley ...

Reptiles

Kentish Plover

Anarhynchus alexandrinus

A delicate master of the shoreline, the Kentish Plover is a tiny wader with a big personality. From its lightning-fas...

Birds

Kentucky Warbler

Geothlypis formosa

The Kentucky Warbler is a master of the forest floor, recognizable by its brilliant yellow breast and striking black ...

Birds

Kermadec Petrel

Pterodroma neglecta

A polymorphic marvel of the Pacific, the Kermadec Petrel is one of the few gadfly petrels brave enough to circle its ...

Birds

Key West Quail-Dove

Geotrygon chrysia

A secretive gem of the Caribbean floor, the Key West Quail-Dove is known for its stunning iridescent plumage and its ...

Birds

Keyhole Glider

Tramea basilaris

A master of the trade winds, the Keyhole Glider is a vibrant red voyager famous for its trans-oceanic journeys. With ...

Insects

Kiang

Equus kiang

The Kiang is the largest and most majestic of the world's wild asses, a resilient survivor that thrives on the 'Roof ...

Mammals

Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

Meet the most dramatic bird in your neighborhood. Famous for its piercing cry and its clever 'broken-wing' trick, the...

Birds

Kinabalu Squirrel

Callosciurus baluensis

A vibrant highland specialist, the Kinabalu Squirrel is a jewel of the Bornean mountains, known for its fiery orange ...

Mammals

King Eider

Somateria spectabilis

The King Eider is the regal jewel of the Arctic, sporting a multi-colored crown and a stoic personality. This deep-di...

Birds

King Mackerel

Scomberomorus cavalla

The King Mackerel is a silver-streaked powerhouse of the Atlantic, famous for its high-speed aerial strikes and migra...

Fish

King Ratsnake

Elaphe carinata

A powerful and prominent hunter of the East Asian wilds, the King Ratsnake is famous for its impressive size, its 'ki...

Reptiles

Kinkajou

Potos flavus

The Kinkajou is the golden gymnast of the midnight canopy. With a prehensile tail and a specialized 'honey tongue,' t...

Mammals

Kirk's Dik-dik

Madoqua kirkii

A miniature marvel of the African savanna, Kirk's Dik-dik is a monogamous antelope known for its trunk-like nose and ...

Mammals

Kittlitz's Plover

Anarhynchus pecuarius

A master of camouflage with a secret nesting trick, the Kittlitz's Plover is one of Africa's most charismatic small s...

Birds

Kiyi

Coregonus kiyi

The Kiyi is a shimmering ghost of the Great Lakes, a deepwater specialist that thrives in the cold, pressurized darkn...

Fish

Klipspringer

Oreotragus oreotragus

Meet the 'rock jumper' of the African savannah, an agile acrobat that spends its life on the tips of its toes. The kl...

Mammals

Knotgrass leaf beetle

Chrysolina polita

A gem of the undergrowth, the Knotgrass leaf beetle brings a splash of metallic brilliance to the garden. Often found...

Insects

Knotweed Leaf Beetle

Gastrophysa polygoni

Meet the jewel of the garden weeds. With its shimmering metallic armor and vibrant orange accents, the Knotweed Leaf ...

Insects

Koch's Chirping Gecko

Ptenopus kochi

The vocal 'voice of the Namib,' Koch's Chirping Gecko is a desert-dwelling marvel that announces its presence with a ...

Reptiles

Korean Brown Frog

Rana coreana

The ultimate early riser, the Korean Brown Frog emerges when the ground is still thawing. This slender, masked acroba...

Amphibians

Kudzu Bug

Megacopta cribraria

An invasive visitor with a distinctive square shape and a potent scent, the Kudzu Bug is a fascinating example of ins...

Insects

Laced Moray

Gymnothorax favagineus

The Laced Moray is the stunning 'leopard' of the ocean, draped in a high-contrast honeycomb pattern that provides per...

Fish

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Dryobates scalaris

The desert's industrious carpenter, the Ladder-backed Woodpecker is a master of survival in the arid landscapes of th...

Birds

Ladyfish

Elops saurus

The 'Poor Man's Tarpon,' the ladyfish is a silver streak of energy found in coastal backyards and estuaries. Known fo...

Fish

Lake Trout

Salvelinus namaycush

A deep-water titan of the north, the Lake Trout is a master of the cold. With its beautiful spotted coat and forked t...

Fish

Lake Whitefish

Coregonus clupeaformis

Meet the 'silver of the Great Lakes.' The Lake Whitefish is a cold-water specialist recognized by its unique humpback...

Fish

Lane Snapper

Lutjanus synagris

Featuring brilliant golden stripes and a signature black 'thumbprint,' the Lane Snapper is a colorful jewel of the At...

Fish

Lapland Longspur

Calcarius lapponicus

A champion of the high Arctic, the Lapland Longspur brings a touch of the tundra to winter fields across the globe. K...

Birds