Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Northern Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium gnoma

Don't let the small size fool you—the Northern Pygmy-Owl is one of the most ferocious and active hunters in the fores...

Amphibians

Northern Red-legged Frog

Rana aurora

A secretive gem of the Pacific Northwest, the Northern Red-legged Frog is a master of camouflage known for its striki...

Mammals

Northern Red Muntjac

Muntiacus vaginalis

Often heard before they are seen, the Northern Red Muntjac is a primitive and fascinating 'barking deer' that brings ...

Fish

Northern Redbelly Dace

Chrosomus eos

A miniature jewel of northern wetlands, the Northern Redbelly Dace is famous for the male's stunning transition into ...

Mammals

Northern Right Whale Dolphin

Lissodelphis borealis

The only finless dolphin in the North Pacific, this sleek 'sea-serpent' of the deep is a master of high-speed acrobat...

Fish

Northern River Garfish

Zenarchopterus buffonis

The Northern River Garfish is a master of the water's surface, sporting a unique 'halfbeak' that helps it hunt with p...

Birds

Northern Royal Albatross

Diomedea sanfordi

The Northern Royal Albatross is a true titan of the sky, boasting one of the largest wingspans of any living bird. Wi...

Fish

Northern Sand Lance

Ammodytes dubius

The Northern Sand Lance is the 'ecological gold' of the Atlantic, a shimmering, burrowing fish that sustains everythi...

Birds

Northern Saw-whet Owl

Aegolius acadicus

The tiny titan of the forest, the Northern Saw-whet Owl is a master of camouflage and a favorite among backyard birde...

Fish

Northern Sennet

Sphyraena borealis

The Northern Sennet is a sleek, silver arrow of the Atlantic coast, bringing the thrill of the barracuda family to sh...

Mammals

Northern Short-tailed Shrew

Blarina brevicauda

A pint-sized predator with a venomous bite and a secret talent for echolocation. The Northern Short-tailed Shrew is t...

Birds

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

With a bill built like a specialized tool and a wardrobe of striking colors, the Northern Shoveler is a masterpiece o...

Birds

Northern Shrike

Lanius borealis

The Northern Shrike is a fierce 'Butcherbird' that hides a predator's soul beneath a songbird's feathers. A master of...

Mammals

Northern Silky Anteater

Cyclopes dorsalis

The world's smallest anteater is a golden, tree-dwelling marvel that moves through the canopy like a ghost. Rare and ...

Mammals

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 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...

Birds

Northern Wheatear

Oenanthe oenanthe

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

Fish

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...

Insects

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...

Birds

Nuttall's Woodpecker

Dryobates nuttallii

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

Mammals

Nyala

Tragelaphus angasii

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