Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Often mistaken for a swimming serpent, the Anhinga is a master of the wetlands. With its spear-like bill and silver-s...

Birds

Anna's Hummingbird

Calypte anna

The boldest jewel of the Pacific Coast, Anna's Hummingbirds are year-round garden residents known for their dazzling ...

Mammals

Antarctic Fur Seal

Arctocephalus gazella

The Antarctic Fur Seal is a master of transformation, having bounced back from the brink of extinction to become the ...

Mammals

Antelope Jackrabbit

Lepus alleni

Often called the 'handsomest' of North American hares, the Antelope Jackrabbit is a desert icon with ears that defy b...

Birds

Antillean Crested Hummingbird

Orthorhyncus cristatus

A tiny, crested jewel of the West Indies, the Antillean Crested Hummingbird brings a flash of iridescent green and a ...

Birds

Antipodean Albatross

Diomedea antipodensis

Witness the Southern Ocean's most majestic voyager. With a wingspan that defies the wind, the Antipodean Albatross is...

Mammals

Arabian Gazelle

Gazella arabica

The Arabian Gazelle is the graceful ghost of the dunes, a master of survival in one of Earth's harshest climates. Wit...

Mammals

Arabian Oryx

Oryx leucoryx

The Arabian Oryx is a shimmering white icon of the desert, a species that quite literally rose from the ashes of exti...

Insects

Arcella

Arcella hemisphaerica

Meet the microscopic architect of the pond world. Arcella hemisphaerica is a single-celled wonder that builds its own...

Fish

Arctic Char

Salvelinus alpinus

A master of the frozen north, the Arctic Char is the world's northernmost freshwater fish. Famous for its breathtakin...

Fish

Arctic Grayling

Thymallus arcticus

The 'Sailfish of the North' is a dazzling iridescent gem found in the world's most pristine, ice-cold waters, easily ...

Mammals

Arctic Hare

Lepus arcticus

A master of sub-zero survival, the Arctic hare is built for the world's most extreme conditions. This high-speed herb...

Birds

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

The world's greatest traveler, the Arctic Tern follows the sun from the top of the world to the bottom and back again...

Birds

Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch

Geospizopsis plebejus

A hardy resident of the high Andes, the Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch is a master of the mountain winds. Often found in s...

Birds

Ashy-throated Chlorospingus

Chlorospingus canigularis

A subtle beauty of the tropical highlands, the Ashy-throated Chlorospingus is the restless engine of mixed-species fl...

Birds

Ashy-throated Warbler

Phylloscopus maculipennis

A tiny, high-altitude specialist known for its distinctive ashy throat and energetic foraging style. This Himalayan g...

Amphibians

Asian Common Toad

Duttaphrynus melanostictus

Meet the Asian Common Toad, the black-spined nocturnal sentinel of Asian gardens. This hardy and adaptable amphibian ...

Mammals

Asian Elephant

Elephas maximus

The gentle giant of the Eastern forests, the Asian Elephant is a master of intelligence and social complexity. Discov...

Insects

Asian Giant Hornet

Vespa mandarinia

Meet the world's largest hornet, a striking and powerful apex predator of the Asian forest. Known for its massive siz...

Birds

Asian Green Bee-eater

Merops orientalis

A vibrant, emerald-hued acrobat of the Asian skies, famous for its incredible aerial hunting and iconic tail streamers.

Reptiles

Asian House Gecko

Hemidactylus frenatus

The Asian House Gecko is the ultimate backyard acrobat, famous for its 'chuck-chuck' call and its ability to sprint a...

Mammals

Asian House Shrew

Suncus murinus

Meet the 'jingling' insect-hunter of the backyard. The Asian House Shrew is a tiny powerhouse that uses its incredibl...

Insects

Asian Lady Beetle

Harmonia axyridis

A master of mimicry and a voracious garden protector, the Asian Lady Beetle is one of the most recognizable insects i...

Birds

Asian Openbill

Anastomus oscitans

A specialist of the marshlands, the Asian Openbill is famous for the unique 'nutcracker' gap in its bill. This elegan...

Amphibians

Asiatic Toad

Bufo gargarizans

The stoic guardian of East Asian gardens, the Asiatic Toad is a master of camouflage and a tireless predator of garde...

Insects

Aspen Serpentine Leafminer Moth

Phyllocnistis populiella

Look closely at the silver zig-zags on an aspen leaf and you'll find the work of a master architect. The Aspen Serpen...

Mammals

Assam Macaque

Macaca assamensis

A resilient mountain dweller with a soulful gaze, the Assam Macaque thrives in the misty forests of the Himalayas. Th...

Insects

Aster Leafhopper

Macrosteles quadrilineatus

The Aster Leafhopper is a tiny, lime-green acrobat of the insect world, famous for its six-spotted 'face' and its inc...

Fish

Atlantic Blue Tang

Acanthurus coeruleus

Meet the reef's most colorful gardener. The Atlantic Blue Tang is a vibrant surgeonfish famous for its striking color...

Fish

Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

Thunnus thynnus

Meet the undisputed titan of the Atlantic—a shimmering, silver-blue powerhouse built for extreme speed and transocean...

Fish

Atlantic Bonito

Sarda sarda

A high-speed predator of the Atlantic, the Bonito is a shimmering bullet of the sea known for its aggressive hunting ...

Fish

Atlantic Bumper

Chloroscombrus chrysurus

A shimmering specter of the coastline, the Atlantic Bumper moves in dazzling silver schools through estuaries and sur...

Fish

Atlantic Capelin

Mallotus villosus

The Atlantic Capelin is the shimmering silver pulse of the North Atlantic, driving the marine food web. Known for the...

Fish

Atlantic Chub Mackerel

Scomber colias

Often called the 'Tinker Mackerel,' this shimmering speedster of the Atlantic is famous for its intricate zig-zag pat...

Fish

Atlantic Crevalle Jack

Caranx hippos

Meet the Atlantic's most powerful sprinter. Known for its blunt profile and aggressive schooling, the Crevalle Jack i...

Fish

Atlantic Croaker

Micropogonias undulatus

The Atlantic Croaker is the bronze-hued 'drummer' of the coast, famous for its vocal personality and shimmering scale...