Species library

Murphy's Petrel

Pterodroma ultima

A mysterious wanderer of the deep Pacific, Murphy's Petrel spends its life riding the ocean winds. This dark-winged t...

Birds

Muscovy Duck

Cairina moschata

Meet the 'perching duck' of the Americas. With their unmistakable red-masked faces and quiet, hissing charm, Muscovy ...

Birds

Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

The ghost of the north woods, the Muskellunge is North America's most formidable freshwater predator. Witness the pow...

Fish

Muskox

Ovibos moschatus

A shaggy relic of the Ice Age, the muskox is a testament to survival in the world's harshest climates. Known as 'the ...

Mammals

Muskrat

Ondatra zibethicus

The muskrat is a master of the marsh, a resilient and resourceful architect that transforms every waterway it touches...

Mammals

Muslin Moth

Diaphora mendica

The Muslin Moth is a master of disguise and transformation, featuring a unique look for both males and females. Disco...

Insects

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

The Mute Swan is a symbol of elegance and tranquility, easily recognized by its snowy plumage and graceful S-curved n...

Birds

Mutton Snapper

Lutjanus analis

The Mutton Snapper is a master of the reef, recognized by its striking blue 'eyeliner' and a signature black spot. A ...

Fish

Namaqua Dove

Oena capensis

The Namaqua Dove is a tiny, long-tailed desert gem known for the male's striking black mask and incredible flying spe...

Birds

Namaqua Dwarf Adder

Bitis schneideri

Meet the Namaqua Dwarf Adder, a tiny marvel of the African dunes and the smallest viper in the world. This elusive 's...

Reptiles

Namaqua Sandgrouse

Pterocles namaqua

The Namaqua Sandgrouse is a master of desert survival, known for its incredible ability to carry water in its feather...

Birds

Namib Giant Ground Gecko

Chondrodactylus angulifer

A master of the desert sands, the Namib Giant Ground Gecko is a robust, nocturnal lizard known for its striking bande...

Reptiles

Namib Sand Gecko

Pachydactylus rangei

Meet the 'Ghost of the Dunes,' a translucent marvel that licks the morning fog to survive. With its unique webbed fee...

Reptiles

Nanday Parakeet

Aratinga nenday

With its striking black mask and vibrant green plumage, the Nanday Parakeet is a charismatic visitor to backyard feed...

Birds

Nankeen Kestrel

Falco cenchroides

The Nankeen Kestrel is Australia's master of the stationary flight. With its cinnamon plumage and piercing gaze, this...

Birds

Napo Sabrewing

Campylopterus villaviscensio

A rare gem of the Andean foothills, the Napo Sabrewing captivates with its brilliant violet crown and majestic, power...

Birds

Narrow Sawfish

Anoxypristis cuspidata

Meet the ocean's most unique craftsman, a shark-like ray equipped with a tooth-lined 'saw' used for hunting in the tr...

Fish

Narrow-toed Feather-tailed Glider

Acrobates pygmaeus

Meet the world's smallest gliding mammal, a tiny marvel with a tail like a feather and a leap that defies its size. T...

Mammals

Narrowfin Smooth-hound

Mustelus norrisi

A sleek and slender specialist of the Atlantic shelf, the Narrowfin Smooth-hound is a harmless 'houndshark' known for...

Fish

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

A splash of morning sunlight in the undergrowth, the Nashville Warbler is a tiny dynamo defined by its sharp gray hoo...

Birds

Nassau Grouper

Epinephelus striatus

A friendly and inquisitive resident of the Caribbean, the Nassau Grouper is a master of camouflage and a vital indica...

Fish

Natal Red Rockhare

Pronolagus crassicaudatus

A specialist of the Southern African highlands, the Natal Red Rockhare is a reclusive beauty with a vibrant rufous co...

Mammals

Natal Spurfowl

Pternistis natalensis

Recognizable by its vibrant red legs and raucous morning call, the Natal Spurfowl is a spirited addition to any South...

Birds

Natterjack Toad

Epidalea calamita

Discover the 'Running Toad,' a rare and charismatic amphibian famous for its vibrant yellow racing stripe and incredi...

Amphibians

Nazca Booby

Sula granti

Master of the volcanic cliffs and high-speed ocean dives, the Nazca Booby is the masked icon of the Galápagos. With i...

Birds

Nelson's Sparrow

Ammospiza nelsoni

The Nelson's Sparrow is a master of disguise, painted in rich autumnal oranges and soft grays to blend perfectly with...

Birds

Neon Damselfish

Pomacentrus coelestis

Experience the vibrant flash of the ocean's most electric blue resident. The Neon Damselfish brings a spark of tropic...

Fish

Neon Skimmer

Libellula croceipennis

With its electrifying red body that looks almost battery-powered, the Neon Skimmer is the crown jewel of southwestern...

Insects

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

The Neotropic Cormorant is a sleek, long-tailed diver that brings a touch of the tropics to backyards across the Amer...

Birds

Nevada Bumble Bee

Bombus nevadensis

Meet the golden giant of the West. The Nevada Bumble Bee is a robust, hardworking pollinator that brings a flash of b...

Insects

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...

Mammals

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. ...

Amphibians

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...

Fish

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...

Birds

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...

Fish

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