Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Northern Sennet

Sphyraena borealis

The Northern Sennet is a sleek, silver arrow of the Atlantic coast, bringing the thrill of the barracuda family to sh...

Mammals

Northern Short-tailed Shrew

Blarina brevicauda

A pint-sized predator with a venomous bite and a secret talent for echolocation. The Northern Short-tailed Shrew is t...

Birds

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

With a bill built like a specialized tool and a wardrobe of striking colors, the Northern Shoveler is a masterpiece o...

Birds

Northern Shrike

Lanius borealis

The Northern Shrike is a fierce 'Butcherbird' that hides a predator's soul beneath a songbird's feathers. A master of...

Mammals

Northern Silky Anteater

Cyclopes dorsalis

The world's smallest anteater is a golden, tree-dwelling marvel that moves through the canopy like a ghost. Rare and ...

Mammals

Northern Small-spotted Genet

Genetta genetta

The ghost of the garden, the Northern Small-spotted Genet is a master of nocturnal stealth. With its striking leopard...

Mammals

Northern Tamandua

Tamandua mexicana

Meet the 'Stinkpot of the Woods,' a stylishly vested acrobat that roams the tropical canopy. With a prehensile tail a...

Mammals

Northern Treeshrew

Tupaia belangeri

Meet the energetic Northern Treeshrew, a fast-moving Southeast Asian mammal that bridges the gap between early insect...

Mammals

Northern Water Shrew

Sorex palustris

The Northern Water Shrew is nature’s tiny scuba diver, capable of diving to stream bottoms and even running across th...

Birds

Northern Wheatear

Oenanthe oenanthe

A champion of long-distance travel, the Northern Wheatear is a hardy ground-dweller known for its striking white rump...

Reptiles

Northwestern Pond Turtle

Actinemys marmorata

The only native freshwater turtle of the Pacific Northwest, this shy 'sun-worshiper' is a master of disappearing at t...

Fish

Nurse Shark

Ginglymostoma cirratum

The nurse shark is a master of the seafloor, known for its peaceful daylight huddles and impressive nocturnal hunting...

Fish

Nursehound

Scyliorhinus stellaris

A master of disguise among the kelp, the Nursehound is a striking, large-spotted catshark that brings a touch of preh...

Insects

Nutmeg Moth

Anarta trifolii

A master of midnight camouflage, the Nutmeg moth is a subtle beauty that hides in plain sight among our gardens and g...

Birds

Nuttall's Woodpecker

Dryobates nuttallii

The quintessential spirit of the California oaks, the Nuttall's Woodpecker is a master of bark-gleaning and acrobatic...

Mammals

Nyala

Tragelaphus angasii

With their striking stripes and majestic spiral horns, the Nyala is widely considered the most beautiful antelope in ...

Insects

Oak Bush-cricket

Meconema thalassinum

The ghost of the canopy, the Oak Bush-cricket is a silent drummer that trades loud chirps for secret vibrations. This...

Birds

Oak Titmouse

Baeolophus inornatus

The spirited Oak Titmouse is a master of the oak canopy, recognized by its perky crest and inquisitive nature. A perm...

Amphibians

Oak Toad

Anaxyrus quercicus

Meet the Oak Toad, a pint-sized powerhouse and North America's smallest toad species. Distinguished by its signature ...

Fish

Oblique-swimming Triplefin

Forsterygion maryannae

New Zealand's vibrant reef socialite, the Oblique-swimming Triplefin, breaks all the rules of its family by schooling...

Mammals

obscure white-toothed shrew

Crocidura obscurior

The obscure white-toothed shrew is a miniature marvel of the West African rainforest. Often hidden beneath the leaf l...

Fish

Oceanic Manta Ray

Mobula birostris

The Oceanic Manta Ray is the undisputed giant of the rays, a silent glider of the open seas with a wingspan that can ...

Fish

Oceanic Triggerfish

Canthidermis sufflamen

A hardy wanderer of the Western Atlantic, the Oceanic Triggerfish is a master of the open blue. Known for its leather...

Fish

Oceanic Whitetip Shark

Carcharhinus longimanus

The ultimate nomad of the deep blue, the Oceanic Whitetip Shark is a bold, inquisitive predator known for its iconic ...

Birds

Ocellated Turkey

Meleagris ocellata

Meet the peacock of the turkey world. With its shimmering iridescent feathers and striking blue-and-orange head, the ...

Fish

Ocellated Wrasse

Symphodus ocellatus

The Ocellated Wrasse is the Mediterranean's most diligent architect, famous for building complex algae nests. Its str...

Mammals

Ocelot

Leopardus pardalis

Often called the most beautiful cat in the world, the ocelot is a master of the night. With its mesmerizing chain-lik...

Birds

Ochre-breasted Foliage-gleaner

Anabacerthia lichtensteini

A restless acrobat of the South American canopy, the Ochre-breasted Foliage-gleaner is a master of the Atlantic Fores...

Birds

Ochre-lored Flatbill

Tolmomyias flaviventris

With its sun-drenched plumage and specialized wide bill, the Ochre-lored Flatbill is a master of the tropical canopy....

Insects

Ocola Skipper

Panoquina ocola

The Ocola Skipper is a master of high-speed maneuvers, easily identified by its exceptionally long wings and chocolat...

Mammals

Ogilby's Duiker

Cephalophorus ogilbyi

A hidden gem of the African rainforest, the Ogilby's Duiker is a master of the undergrowth. With its striking mahogan...

Insects

Oleander Aphid

Aphis nerii

The Oleander Aphid is a tiny, brilliant yellow gem of the garden world. Often found in bustling colonies on milkweed,...

Mammals

Olinguito

Bassaricyon neblina

Meet the 'mist-walker' of the Andes, a teddy-bear-faced mammal that remained hidden from science until 2013. This elu...

Birds

Olivaceous Woodcreeper

Sittasomus griseicapillus

The ultimate tree-climber of the tropics, the Olivaceous Woodcreeper is a master of the vertical world. With its sign...

Mammals

Olive Baboon

Papio anubis

The Olive Baboon is a master of adaptation, thriving across the diverse landscapes of Africa with its keen intelligen...

Birds

Olive-backed Pipit

Anthus hodgsoni

A woodland-loving traveler with a rhythmic tail-wag, the Olive-backed Pipit is a master of camouflage in the forest s...