Species library

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...

Reptiles

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...

Mammals

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. ...

Insects

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 ...

Birds

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...

Insects

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'...

Mammals

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...

Reptiles

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...

Mammals

Northern Anchovy

Engraulis mordax

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

Fish

Northern Beardless-Tyrannulet

Camptostoma imberbe

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

Birds

Northern Bluet

Enallagma annexum

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

Insects

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...

Birds

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...

Mammals

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...

Insects

Northern Brook Lamprey

Ichthyomyzon fossor

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

Fish

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...

Insects

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 ...

Birds

Northern Cat-eyed Snake

Leptodeira septentrionalis

A nocturnal specialist with striking 'cat-like' eyes, the Northern Cat-eyed Snake is a master of the tropical night. ...

Reptiles

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...

Insects

Northern Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon piscivorus

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

Reptiles

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...

Insects

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...

Amphibians

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...

Mammals

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...

Birds

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...

Mammals

Northern Fulmar

Fulmarus glacialis

The Northern Fulmar is the 'stiff-winged' sentinel of the sea, a hardy survivor that thrives in the windiest corners ...

Birds

Northern Fur Seal

Callorhinus ursinus

The Northern Fur Seal is the charismatic athlete of the North Pacific, known for its incredible migration and thick, ...

Mammals

Northern Gannet

Morus bassanus

Witness the spectacular power of the North Atlantic's largest seabird. From their 60-mph plunge dives to their elegan...

Birds

Northern Giant Petrel

Macronectes halli

The formidable 'vulture of the sea,' the Northern Giant Petrel is a master of the southern winds and a powerful prese...

Birds

Northern Gray-bellied Squirrel

Callosciurus caniceps

A silver-bellied acrobat of the Asian canopy, the Northern Gray-bellied Squirrel is a master of the treetops. From th...

Mammals