Wildlife Species Library

Insects

Alder Leaf Beetle

Agelastica alni

A miniature marvel of metallic violet, the Alder Leaf Beetle turns backyard trees into living lace. Watch this shimme...

Insects

Alder Spittlebug

Aphrophora alni

A champion jumper of the garden world, the Alder Spittlebug is famous for its 'cuckoo spit' nurseries and its remarka...

Fish

Alewife

Alosa pseudoharengus

Witness the silver tide of the Alewife, a resilient wanderer that bridges the gap between the deep ocean and our loca...

Birds

Alexandrine Parakeet

Psittacula eupatria

The Alexandrine Parakeet is a regal, emerald-hued icon of the Asian canopy. Named after Alexander the Great, these in...

Mammals

Alleghanian Spotted Skunk

Spilogale putorius

The Alleghanian Spotted Skunk is the acrobat of the skunk world. Known for its stunning spotted coat and its famous '...

Insects

Allegheny Mound Ant

Formica exsectoides

Famed for their towering dirt skyscrapers and bright red-and-black bodies, Allegheny mound ants are the powerhouse en...

Birds

Allen's Hummingbird

Selasphorus sasin

A copper-colored jewel of the Pacific coast, the Allen's Hummingbird is a feisty aerial acrobat famous for its brilli...

Reptiles

Alligator Snapping Turtle

Macrochelys temminckii

The Alligator Snapping Turtle is North America's largest freshwater turtle, a prehistoric giant that uses a built-in ...

Fish

Almaco Jack

Seriola rivoliana

A sleek, deep-water powerhouse, the Almaco Jack is a prize of the open ocean. With its distinctive high-profile fin a...

Insects

Aloeus Ox Beetle

Strategus aloeus

The Aloeus Ox Beetle is a glossy, three-horned titan of the backyard. This impressive rhinoceros beetle is one of the...

Birds

Alpine Accentor

Prunella collaris

A hardy specialist of the high peaks, the Alpine Accentor thrives where few other birds dare to go. Known for its 'ta...

Fish

Alpine Galaxias

Galaxias paucispondylus

A slender ghost of the Southern Alps, the Alpine Galaxias is a resilient survivor of New Zealand's coldest, highest s...

Birds

Altamira Oriole

Icterus gularis

The crown jewel of the Rio Grande Valley, the Altamira Oriole brings a burst of tropical orange to the borderlands. A...

Insects

Amanda's Pennant

Celithemis amanda

A delicate jewel of the Southern wetlands, the Amanda's Pennant brings a flash of crimson or gold to the waterside. K...

Birds

Amazilia Hummingbird

Amazilis amazilia

A shimmering jewel of the Pacific coast, the Amazilia Hummingbird is a bold and feisty resident of South American gar...

Birds

Amazon Kingfisher

Chloroceryle amazona

A striking master of the tropical waterways, the Amazon Kingfisher is easily identified by its shaggy green crest and...

Fish

Amazon Molly

Poecilia formosa

Meet the Amazon molly, the world’s first-discovered asexual vertebrate. This all-female species uses a unique form of...

Mammals

Amazonian Manatee

Trichechus inunguis

The Amazonian Manatee is the only species of its kind to live exclusively in freshwater. Known as the 'cowfish,' this...

Birds

Amazonian Motmot

Momotus momota

With its stunning turquoise crown and unique 'racquet' tail, the Amazonian Motmot is one of the most iconic sights of...

Birds

Amazonian Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium hardyi

The Amazonian Pygmy-Owl is a pint-sized powerhouse of the rainforest canopy. Though barely larger than a sparrow, thi...

Birds

Amazonian Violaceous Trogon

Trogon ramonianus

Decked in iridescent violet and brilliant gold, the Amazonian Violaceous Trogon is a tropical treasure. This elusive ...

Mammals

Amboro Silky Anteater

Cyclopes catellus

The Amboro Silky Anteater is a golden phantom of the Bolivian canopy. As the smallest anteater in the world, this noc...

Reptiles

American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

The undisputed king of the American wetlands, the American Alligator is a living fossil that has patrolled the swamps...

Birds

American Avocet

Recurvirostra americana

With its elegantly upturned bill and striking cinnamon breeding plumage, the American Avocet is one of North America'...

Mammals

American Badger

Taxidea taxus

The undisputed heavyweight champion of the prairie, the American Badger is a stocky, powerful digger known for its st...

Birds

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

Known as the 'Ghost Owl' for its silent flight and stark white face, the American Barn Owl is nature's most elegant n...

Mammals

American Beaver

Castor canadensis

The ultimate landscape architect, the American Beaver is a keystone species that creates entire ecosystems through it...

Mammals

American Bison

Bison bison

The American Bison is an enduring icon of the Great Plains, a prehistoric giant that once roamed North America in the...

Birds

American Bittern

Botaurus lentiginosus

A master of disguise and a phantom of the marsh, the American Bittern is famous for its 'sky-pointing' camouflage and...

Mammals

American Black Bear

Ursus americanus

The American Black Bear is a symbol of the North American wilderness, a powerful yet elusive omnivore that has master...

Birds

American Black Duck

Anas rubripes

The American Black Duck is the 'shadow' of the marsh—a dark, elegant, and notoriously shy dabbler that haunts the qui...

Fish

American Brook Lamprey

Lethenteron appendix

A harmless and ancient resident of North American streams, the American Brook Lamprey is a master of the hidden world...

Amphibians

American Bullfrog

Lithobates catesbeianus

Meet the heavyweight champion of the backyard pond. Known for its deep, resonant bass and impressive leaping ability,...

Insects

American Bumble Bee

Bombus pensylvanicus

The American Bumble Bee is a majestic, fuzzy pollinator and a cornerstone of the North American prairie. By tracking ...

Insects

American Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus americanus

The American burying beetle is a rare, vibrant 'nature's recycler' known for its incredible strength and unique paren...

Birds

American Coot

Fulica americana

Often mistaken for a duck, the American Coot is a charismatic marsh bird with a striking white bill and a rhythmic he...