Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Jamaican Mango

Anthracothorax mango

A jewel of the Caribbean, the Jamaican Mango is a large, iridescent hummingbird endemic to the island of Jamaica. Kno...

Mammals

Jameson's Red Rockhare

Pronolagus randensis

A master of the southern African stone landscapes, Jameson's Red Rockhare is an agile nocturnal specialist. With its ...

Birds

James's Flamingo

Phoenicoparrus jamesi

A high-altitude specialist with striking carmine feathers and a bright yellow bill, James’s Flamingo is a rare jewel ...

Birds

Jandaya Parakeet

Aratinga jandaya

An explosion of tropical color, the Jandaya Parakeet is the golden jewel of the Brazilian woods. Known for its fiery ...

Insects

Japanese Beetle

Popillia japonica

A shimmering jewel of the garden with a voracious appetite, the Japanese Beetle is a master of social feeding. While ...

Amphibians

Japanese Brown Frog

Rana japonica

Meet the elegant 'harbinger of spring,' a slender jumper known for its striking copper color and incredible ability t...

Mammals

Japanese Macaque

Macaca fuscata

Meet the world's most cold-hardy primate, the Japanese Macaque. Famous for their love of hot springs and complex soci...

Fish

Japanese Pond Smelt

Hypomesus nipponensis

A shimmering marvel of temperate waters, the Japanese Pond Smelt is a master of the silver school. Known for its tran...

Birds

Japanese Sparrowhawk

Tachyspiza gularis

A pint-sized predator with unmatched agility, the Japanese Sparrowhawk is the stealth fighter of East Asian skies. Ma...

Amphibians

Japanese stream toad

Bufo torrenticola

The Japanese stream toad is a master of the mountains, uniquely adapted to the rushing white-water rivers of Honshū. ...

Amphibians

Japanese Tree Frog

Dryophytes japonicus

The Japanese Tree Frog is a master of camouflage and a legendary survivor of the cold. These charismatic climbers bri...

Birds

Japanese Waxwing

Bombycilla japonica

A masterpiece of East Asian avian beauty, the Japanese Waxwing is a winter visitor known for its sleek crest and vibr...

Mammals

Javan Chevrotain

Tragulus javanicus

The Javan Chevrotain is a living relic of evolutionary history—the world's smallest hoofed mammal, appearing like a c...

Mammals

Javan Lutung

Trachypithecus auratus

Meet the glossy acrobat of the Indonesian archipelago. Whether in their signature ebony coat or the rare golden morph...

Mammals

Javan Rhinoceros

Rhinoceros sondaicus

The Javan rhinoceros is one of the rarest large mammals on the planet, a prehistoric survivor now found only in a sin...

Mammals

Javan Rusa

Rusa timorensis

The Javan Rusa is a rugged and adaptable deer known for its coarse, shaggy coat and striking three-tined antlers. Ori...

Mammals

Javan Surili

Presbytis comata

A silver-grey ghost of the Indonesian canopy, the Javan Surili is one of Java's most iconic yet elusive primates. Wit...

Fish

Javanese Damselfish

Neoglyphidodon oxyodon

A pint-sized powerhouse of the Pacific, the Javanese Damselfish dazzles with neon blue stripes and a fierce, territor...

Fish

Jenkins' Whipray

Pateobatis jenkinsii

A majestic and sturdy dweller of the Indo-Pacific seafloor, the Jenkins' Whipray is easily identified by its impressi...

Insects

Jet Ant

Lasius fuliginosus

The Jet Ant is the master architect of the woodland world, building reinforced fungal fortresses inside ancient trees...

Fish

Jewel Damsel

Stegastes lacrymatus

A glittering gem of the reef, the Jewel Damsel is a tiny but feisty farmer that guards its underwater garden with shi...

Fish

Jewelled Blenny

Salarias fasciatus

Meet the 'Lawnmower Blenny,' a master of camouflage and the most industrious gardener of the Indo-Pacific reefs. With...

Insects

Juniper Scale

Carulaspis juniperi

Don't let their tiny size fool you—the Juniper Scale is a master of suburban camouflage. These armored invaders can t...

Birds

Juniper Titmouse

Baeolophus ridgwayi

The spunky spirit of the high desert, the Juniper Titmouse is a master of survival in the arid West. With its signatu...

Fish

Kapala Stingaree

Urolophus kapalensis

An elusive master of camouflage endemic to Australia's eastern shores, the Kapala Stingaree is a stunning example of ...

Birds

Keel-billed Toucan

Ramphastos sulfuratus

With its impossibly vibrant, oversized bill and striking yellow chest, the Keel-billed Toucan is the undisputed 'Amba...

Insects

Keeled Skimmer

Orthetrum coerulescens

A slender, sky-blue sentinel of the summer wetlands, the Keeled Skimmer is a favorite for backyard observers. Watch a...

Fish

Keeltail Needlefish

Platybelone argalus

A shimmering arrow of the tropical shallows, the Keeltail Needlefish is a master of surface camouflage. Recognized by...

Fish

Kelp Bass

Paralabrax clathratus

A majestic resident of the Pacific kelp forests, the Kelp Bass is as curious as it is camouflaged. With its iconic 'c...

Birds

Kelp Gull

Larus dominicanus

Meet the Southern Hemisphere's most iconic shorebird, a bold and resourceful master of the coast known for its striki...

Fish

Kelp Pipefish

Syngnathus californiensis

A cousin of the seahorse, the Kelp Pipefish is the Pacific's most slender master of disguise. These needle-shaped fis...

Fish

Kelp Rockfish

Sebastes atrovirens

A master of underwater camouflage, the Kelp Rockfish is the silent sentinel of the Pacific's golden forests. Often fo...

Reptiles

Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle

Lepidochelys kempii

Meet the rarest and most endangered sea turtle on the planet. Small in size but massive in spirit, the Kemp's ridley ...

Birds

Kentish Plover

Anarhynchus alexandrinus

A delicate master of the shoreline, the Kentish Plover is a tiny wader with a big personality. From its lightning-fas...

Birds

Kentucky Warbler

Geothlypis formosa

The Kentucky Warbler is a master of the forest floor, recognizable by its brilliant yellow breast and striking black ...

Birds

Kermadec Petrel

Pterodroma neglecta

A polymorphic marvel of the Pacific, the Kermadec Petrel is one of the few gadfly petrels brave enough to circle its ...