Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

New England Cottontail

Sylvilagus transitionalis

The New England Cottontail is the Northeast's original brush-dweller, a master of the thicket that thrives in the den...

Amphibians

New Jersey Chorus Frog

Pseudacris kalmi

The New Jersey Chorus Frog is the tiny, striped herald of spring, famous for a call that sounds like a plastic comb. ...

Fish

New Zealand Longfin Eel

Anguilla dieffenbachii

A majestic giant of New Zealand's waterways, the Longfin Eel is a mysterious predator that can live for over a centur...

Birds

New Zealand Plover

Anarhynchus obscurus

A resilient icon of the New Zealand coastline, the New Zealand Plover is a master of camouflage and a devoted guardia...

Fish

Night Sergeant

Abudefduf taurus

A rugged and territorial guardian of the rocky shallows, the Night Sergeant is a master of life in the surge. With it...

Reptiles

Nile Crocodile

Crocodylus niloticus

The undisputed king of the African waterways, the Nile Crocodile is a living relic of the dinosaur age. Witness the p...

Reptiles

Nile Monitor

Varanus niloticus

Meet Africa's most versatile aquatic predator. From the ancient banks of the Nile to the modern canals of Florida, th...

Mammals

Nilgiri Langur

Semnopithecus johnii

Meet the 'Ghost of the Sholas,' a striking black-furred primate with a golden crown found only in the mist-covered mo...

Mammals

Nilgiri Tahr

Nilgiritragus hylocrius

Experience the 'Mountain Monarch' of Southern India. The Nilgiri Tahr is a master of the mist-covered peaks, known fo...

Insects

Noble Chafer

Gnorimus nobilis

A rare and shimmering emerald of the insect world, the Noble Chafer is a prized find for any nature enthusiast. This ...

Insects

Noble Scoliid Wasp

Scolia nobilitata

A striking native wasp with golden spots and iridescent wings, the Noble Scoliid Wasp is a peaceful garden guardian. ...

Birds

Nocturnal Curassow

Nothocrax urumutum

A shadow in the canopy and a ghost on the forest floor, the Nocturnal Curassow is one of the world's most mysterious ...

Insects

Nomad

Sympetrum fonscolombii

True to its name, the Nomad is a world traveler that brings a splash of scarlet to backyards across the globe. With i...

Insects

North American Luna Moth

Actias luna

A breathtaking emerald of the night, the Luna Moth is a short-lived wonder of the backyard world. With its long flowi...

Mammals

North American Porcupine

Erethizon dorsatum

The North American Porcupine is a slow-moving, quill-covered marvel of the forest that often goes unnoticed until it'...

Reptiles

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Meet the North American Racer, the sleek, high-speed predator of the backyard. Known for its incredible agility and c...

Mammals

North American River Otter

Lontra canadensis

Playful, sleek, and exceptionally smart, the North American River Otter is a crown jewel of backyard wildlife sightin...

Mammals

Northeastern Marsh Rice Rat

Oryzomys palustris

A master of the wetlands, the Marsh Rice Rat is a sleek, semiaquatic rodent that navigates the tides with ease. This ...

Mammals

Northeastern Silky Anteater

Cyclopes didactylus

Meet the 'golden ghost' of the canopy—the world's smallest anteater. Shimmering and elusive, the Northeastern Silky A...

Fish

Northern Anchovy

Engraulis mordax

The shimmering silver engine of the Pacific ecosystem. These tiny but mighty schooling fish are the vital link betwee...

Birds

Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet

Camptostoma imberbe

Meet the tiny, energetic master of the thicket. Though small and subtly colored, the Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet is...

Insects

Northern Bluet

Enallagma annexum

A masterpiece of biological engineering in miniature, the Northern Bluet dazzles with its electric blue segments and ...

Birds

Northern Bobwhite

Colinus virginianus

Meet the 'prince of game birds,' a master of camouflage known for its iconic whistling call and tight-knit social cov...

Mammals

Northern Broad-footed Mole

Scapanus latimanus

The Northern Broad-footed Mole is a subterranean powerhouse, using its specialized spade-like paws to navigate a hidd...

Insects

Northern Broken-Dash

Polites egeremet

The Northern Broken-Dash is a zippy, olive-brown skipper that brings a touch of subtle elegance to summer meadows. Lo...

Fish

Northern Brook Lamprey

Ichthyomyzon fossor

A hidden gem of North American waterways, the Northern Brook Lamprey is a harmless, fascinating fish that spends year...

Insects

Northern Brown Argus

Aricia artaxerxes

A chocolate-colored jewel of the northern grasslands, the Northern Brown Argus is famous for the tiny white 'beauty m...

Birds

Northern Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

With its brilliant red plumage and soulful song, the Northern Cardinal is the undisputed king of the backyard. A year...

Birds

Northern Cassowary

Casuarius unappendiculatus

Meet the 'Golden-Necked' giant of the New Guinea jungle, a living link to the age of dinosaurs with a single vibrant ...

Insects

northern corn rootworm

Diabrotica barberi

A gem-like visitor of the late-summer garden, the northern corn rootworm is a master of finding the best pollen in to...

Reptiles

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

The Northern Cottonmouth is North America's only semiaquatic viper, a heavy-bodied master of the southern swamps. Fam...

Insects

Northern Crab Spider

Mecaphesa asperata

A tiny, bristly master of disguise that hunts the giants of the pollinator world from the petals of your backyard flo...

Amphibians

Northern Cricket Frog

Acris crepitans

The Northern Cricket Frog is a pint-sized powerhouse of the wetlands, famous for its marble-like clicking call and in...

Mammals

Northern Elephant Seal

Mirounga angustirostris

The Northern Elephant Seal is a true titan of the Pacific, known for its record-breaking deep-sea dives and the thund...

Birds

Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus

A ground-dwelling woodpecker with a penchant for ants and a coat of many colors, the Northern Flicker is a backyard f...

Mammals

Northern Flying Squirrel

Glaucomys sabrinus

A silent glider of the midnight forest, the Northern Flying Squirrel turns the canopy into a playground under the cov...