Species library

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...

Mammals

Northern Wheatear

Oenanthe oenanthe

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

Birds

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...

Reptiles

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...

Fish

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...

Insects

Nuttall's Woodpecker

Dryobates nuttallii

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

Birds

Nyala

Tragelaphus angasii

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

Mammals

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...

Insects

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...

Birds

Oak Toad

Anaxyrus quercicus

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

Amphibians

Oblique-swimming Triplefin

Forsterygion maryannae

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

Fish

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...

Mammals

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 ...

Fish

Ocellated Turkey

Meleagris ocellata

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

Birds

Ocellated Wrasse

Symphodus ocellatus

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

Fish

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...

Mammals

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....

Birds

Ocola Skipper

Panoquina ocola

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

Insects

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...

Mammals

Oleander Aphid

Aphis nerii

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

Insects

Olinguito

Bassaricyon neblina

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

Mammals

Olivaceous Woodcreeper

Sittasomus griseicapillus

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

Birds

Olive Baboon

Papio anubis

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

Mammals

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...

Birds

Olive House Snake

Elaiophis inornatus

Glossy and graceful, the Olive House Snake is a nocturnal guardian of the garden. This harmless constrictor is a mast...

Reptiles

Olive Ibis

Bostrychia olivacea

A master of the African forest shadows, the Olive Ibis is a secretive bird known for its stunning iridescent wings an...

Birds

Olive Keelback

Helicops modestus

A hidden gem of the Brazilian wetlands, the Olive Keelback is a master of the underwater ambush. This non-venomous, s...

Reptiles

Olive Oropendola

Psarocolius bifasciatus

Meet the architect of the Amazonian canopy. As South America's largest songbird, the Olive Oropendola dominates the s...

Birds

Olive Ridley Sea Turtle

Lepidochelys olivacea

The Olive Ridley is the world's most numerous sea turtle, best known for its 'arribadas'—massive, synchronized nestin...

Reptiles