Species library

Southern Garfish

Hyporhamphus melanochir

The Southern Garfish is a shimmering, acrobatic resident of southern coastal waters, instantly recognizable by its un...

Fish

Southern Giant Petrel

Macronectes giganteus

The formidable 'Vulture of the Sea,' the Southern Giant Petrel is a massive ocean wanderer known for its seven-foot w...

Birds

Southern Giraffe

Giraffa giraffa

The Southern Giraffe is the silent sentinel of the African bush, roaming the canopy with a grace that belies its mass...

Mammals

Southern Gossamer

Iolaus silas

The Southern Gossamer is a living jewel of the South African garden, sporting brilliant sapphire wings and a clever '...

Insects

Southern Gray-bellied Squirrel

Callosciurus concolor

A master of the canopy, the Southern Gray-bellied Squirrel is a vibrant and vocal inhabitant of Southeast Asian garde...

Mammals

Southern Gray-headed Sparrow

Passer diffusus

A dapper and resilient neighbor, the Southern Gray-headed Sparrow is the quiet charm of the African backyard. With it...

Birds

Southern Green Parrot Snake

Leptophis marginatus

A masterpiece of arboreal evolution, the Southern Green Parrot Snake is a vibrant, emerald-hued hunter that glides th...

Reptiles

Southern Green Python

Morelia viridis

An emerald icon of the tropical canopy, the Southern Green Python is famous for its striking color and unique coiled ...

Reptiles

Southern Grey-headed Sparrow

Passer diffusus

A clean-cut and handsome resident of Southern Africa, the Southern Grey-headed Sparrow is the sophisticated native co...

Birds

Southern Ground Hornbill

Bucorvus leadbeateri

The Southern Ground Hornbill is a majestic, ground-dwelling giant known for its vivid red face and deep, lion-like bo...

Birds

Southern Hognose Snake

Heterodon simus

Meet the 'zombie' of the sandhills—the Southern Hognose Snake is a master of disguise and a champion of dramatic defe...

Reptiles

Southern House Wren

Troglodytes musculus

The Southern House Wren is the ultimate backyard neighbor—a tiny, brown powerhouse with a voice that can fill an enti...

Birds

Southern Leopard Frog

Lithobates sphenocephalus

With its striking spotted pattern and athletic jumping ability, the Southern Leopard Frog is a backyard favorite. Loo...

Amphibians

Southern Masked Weaver

Ploceus velatus

Meet the master architect of the African suburbs. Famous for their brilliant yellow plumage and incredible nest-weavi...

Birds

Southern Mountain Yellow-legged Frog

Rana muscosa

A rare gem of the California mountains, the Southern Mountain Yellow-legged Frog is a resilient alpine survivor. Thou...

Amphibians

Southern Naked-tailed Armadillo

Cabassous unicinctus

Meet the armored architect of the South American undergrowth. With its specialized naked tail and massive digging cla...

Mammals

Southern Oak Bush-cricket

Meconema meridionale

The Southern Oak Bush-cricket is the 'silent drummer' of the insect world, using rhythmic vibrations rather than loud...

Insects

Southern Opossum

Didelphis marsupialis

The Southern Opossum is Central and South America’s most famous nighttime wanderer. Often spotted by AI cameras in ba...

Mammals

Southern Pig-tailed Macaque

Macaca nemestrina

With their iconic curled tails and expressive faces, Southern Pig-tailed Macaques are the charismatic heavyweights of...

Mammals

Southern Plains Woodrat

Neotoma micropus

The Southern Plains woodrat is a master architect of the desert, building formidable fortresses out of cactus and sti...

Mammals

Southern Red-backed Vole

Clethrionomys gapperi

With its signature rusty-red stripe and agile movements, the Southern Red-backed Vole is a colorful hidden gem of the...

Mammals

Southern Red Mite

Oligonychus ilicis

The Southern Red Mite is a vibrant, microscopic gem of the backyard ecosystem. While tiny in stature, these ruby-colo...

Insects

Southern Red Muntjac

Muntiacus muntjak

Known as the 'Barking Deer' for its deep, dog-like alarm call, the Southern Red Muntjac is a primitive and fascinatin...

Mammals

Southern Redbelly Dace

Chrosomus erythrogaster

A hidden gem of North American waterways, the Southern Redbelly Dace is famous for its neon-like stripes and the male...

Fish

Southern Reedbuck

Redunca arundinum

With its elegant, forward-curving horns and a signature whistling call, the Southern Reedbuck is a master of the wetl...

Mammals

Southern Right Whale Dolphin

Lissodelphis peronii

Meet the ocean's most streamlined acrobat. The Southern Right Whale Dolphin is a finless wonder of the deep, known fo...

Mammals

Southern Royal Albatross

Diomedea epomophora

The Southern Royal Albatross is a magnificent giant of the sea, boasting one of the largest wingspans in the avian wo...

Birds

Southern Skimmer

Orthetrum brunneum

A master of the summer heat, the Southern Skimmer is easily identified by the striking, uniform powder-blue coat of t...

Insects

Southern Stingray

Hypanus americanus

The Southern Stingray is a master of camouflage, gliding through sun-drenched shallows and sandy flats with effortles...

Fish

Southern Tamandua

Tamandua tetradactyla

A charismatic climber with a distinctive black 'vest' and a powerful prehensile tail. The Southern Tamandua is South ...

Mammals

Southern Toad

Anaxyrus terrestris

The Southern Toad is a charming and helpful garden guest, easily identified by the distinct knobs on its head. These ...

Amphibians

Southern Tree Hyrax

Dendrohyrax arboreus

Meet the elephant's tiny cousin that lives in the clouds. The Southern Tree Hyrax is a nocturnal acrobat, turning the...

Mammals

Southern White Admiral

Limenitis reducta

An elegant master of the woodland edge, the Southern White Admiral dazzles with its velvet-black wings and flashes of...

Insects

Southern Wood Ant

Formica rufa

Meet the forest's most industrious engineers: the Southern Wood Ant. Famous for their massive thatched mounds and org...

Insects

Southern Yellowjacket

Vespula squamosa

The Southern Yellowjacket is a vibrant and highly social wasp famous for its unique orange queens and sprawling under...

Insects

Spangled Emperor

Lethrinus nebulosus

With a body draped in shimmering blue 'spangles' and a regal presence on the reef, the Spangled Emperor is one of the...

Fish