Species library

Smallscale Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis oxycephala

A silent master of the reef, the Smallscale Scorpionfish uses incredible camouflage to disappear into plain sight. Fi...

Fish

Smalltooth Emperor

Lethrinus microdon

Meet the 'Pigface Bream' of the Indo-Pacific—a long-snouted specialist of the reef floor. The Smalltooth Emperor is a...

Fish

Smalltooth Sawfish

Pristis pectinata

A prehistoric wonder of the shallows, the Smalltooth Sawfish is easily recognized by its incredible tooth-lined rostr...

Fish

Smith's Bush Squirrel

Paraxerus cepapi

The Smith’s Bush Squirrel is a charismatic and vocal acrobat of the southern African woodlands. Known for its yellowi...

Mammals

Smith's Dart

Xestia smithii

A warm-toned wonder of the northern night, Smith's Dart is a master of camouflage. This cinnamon-colored moth is a st...

Insects

Smith's Longspur

Calcarius pictus

The Smith's Longspur is a golden-bellied gem of the American grasslands. This secretive traveler migrates from the Ar...

Birds

Smith's Red Rockhare

Pronolagus rupestris

The Smith's Red Rockhare is a specialized mountain-dweller that trades the open plains for the safety of the stones. ...

Mammals

Sömmerring's Gazelle

Nanger soemmerringii

Elegant, resilient, and strikingly marked, Sömmerring's Gazelle is a true specialist of the Horn of Africa's sun-dren...

Mammals

Smoky Rubyspot

Hetaerina titia

The Smoky Rubyspot is a gothic beauty of the waterways, sporting dramatic dark-stained wings and brilliant crimson ac...

Insects

Smoky Shrew

Sorex fumeus

A tiny dynamo of the forest floor, the smoky shrew is a lead-colored hunter that never stops moving. This elusive Nor...

Mammals

Smooth Anglerfish

Histiophryne bougainvilli

The Smooth Anglerfish is a cryptic wonder of the Australian coast, 'walking' across the seafloor with hand-like fins ...

Fish

Smooth-billed Ani

Crotophaga ani

With their oversized bills and deep-black plumage, Smooth-billed Anis are the charismatic 'socialites' of the bird wo...

Birds

Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

The Smooth Earthsnake is a shy, subterranean specialist that acts as a silent helper in many American gardens. Small ...

Reptiles

Smooth Greensnake

Opheodrys vernalis

Often called the 'grass snake,' this gentle, emerald-colored reptile is a master of disguise. Perfectly harmless and ...

Reptiles

Smooth Trunkfish

Lactophrys triqueter

With its boxy frame and polka-dot pattern, the Smooth Trunkfish is the ocean's most charming 'stinkpot.' This triangu...

Fish

Snail Kite

Rostrhamus sociabilis

A master of the marsh, the Snail Kite is a stunning raptor with a bill perfectly engineered for its favorite delicacy...

Birds

Snake Blenny

Xiphasia setifer

Meet the ocean's ribbon-dancer. The Snake Blenny is an extraordinary, eel-like fish that spends its days peeking from...

Fish

snake-climber

Adenia gummifera

The snake-climber is a fascinating woody liana that mimics the form of a serpent as it winds through the African cano...

Insects

Snouted Cobra

Naja annulifera

A powerful icon of the African savanna, the Snouted Cobra is a master of adaptation, famous for its bold bands and st...

Reptiles

Snouted Night Adder

Causus defilippii

The Snouted Night Adder is a small, charismatic viper recognized by its 'turned-up' nose and bold chevron markings. F...

Reptiles

Snow Bunting

Plectrophenax nivalis

A hardy traveler from the high Arctic, the Snow Bunting transforms winter fields into a swirling dance of white and g...

Birds

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

Witness the breathtaking 'white ghost' of the winter skies. Snow Geese are masters of migration, filling the air with...

Birds

Snowflake Moray

Echidna nebulosa

With its striking star-patterned skin and curious personality, the Snowflake Moray is a favorite find for coastal exp...

Fish

Snowshoe Hare

Lepus americanus

Meet the North American forest's most famous shapeshifter. The Snowshoe Hare is a master of survival, using its overs...

Mammals

Snowy Albatross

Diomedea exulans

Meet the undisputed king of the skies, possessing the largest wingspan of any living bird. The Snowy Albatross is a m...

Birds

Snowy-bellied Hummingbird

Saucerottia edward

A shimmering emerald of the tropics, the Snowy-bellied Hummingbird is a garden favorite known for its brilliant white...

Birds

Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

Known for their 'golden slippers' and elegant white plumes, the Snowy Egret is the most energetic dancer of the marsh...

Birds

Snowy Plover

Anarhynchus nivosus

A tiny, sand-colored phantom of the shoreline, the Snowy Plover is one of the most resilient and rare shorebirds in t...

Birds

Snubnose Garfish

Arrhamphus sclerolepis

A shimmering surface-dweller of the Indo-Pacific, the Snubnose Garfish is a master of adaptation, equally at home in ...

Fish

Sociable Lapwing

Vanellus gregarius

A crown jewel of the Central Asian steppes, the Sociable Lapwing is one of the world's rarest and most striking migra...

Birds

Social Flycatcher

Myiozetetes similis

Meet the Social Flycatcher, the lively and vocal neighbor of the tropical backyard. With its bright yellow belly and ...

Birds

Sockeye Salmon

Oncorhynchus nerka

Witness one of nature's most spectacular migrations right in your local waterways. The Sockeye Salmon's dramatic tran...

Fish

Soft-plumaged Petrel

Pterodroma mollis

A master of the southern gales, the Soft-plumaged Petrel is a ghost of the open ocean. Known for its acrobatic flight...

Birds

Soldier

Danaus eresimus

With its rich mahogany wings and delicate white-spotted borders, the Soldier is a regal visitor to tropical and subtr...

Insects

Solitary Black Cacique

Cacicus solitarius

The Solitary Black Cacique is the sophisticated loner of the marshland. With its sleek black feathers and ivory bill,...

Birds

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

The Solitary Sandpiper is the hidden gem of the wetlands, an elegant traveler that eschews the crowds for the quiet o...

Birds