Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Redfin Shiner

Lythrurus umbratilis

A hidden gem of the creek, the Redfin Shiner transforms from a humble silver minnow into a fiery crimson spectacle du...

Fish

Redlip morwong

Goniistius rubrolabiatus

With its bold 'pout' and striking banded pattern, the Redlip morwong is a charismatic staple of the Australian coastl...

Birds

Redpoll

Acanthis flammea

A hardy survivor of the Arctic tundra, the Redpoll brings a splash of crimson and boundless energy to winter backyard...

Fish

Redside Dace

Clinostomus elongatus

A vibrant 'living jewel' of our freshwater systems, the Redside Dace is famous for its acrobatic leaps and brilliant ...

Birds

Redwing

Turdus iliacus

A hardy winter visitor from the north, the Redwing is easily identified by its striking white 'eyebrow' and the flash...

Birds

Reed Bunting

Emberiza schoeniclus

A resilient visitor from the wetlands, the Reed Bunting brings a touch of wild marshland to the suburban garden. Watc...

Fish

Reef Butterflyfish

Chaetodon sedentarius

The Reef Butterflyfish is a master of the Atlantic depths, recognized by its striking 'masked' eye and elegant, disc-...

Fish

Reef Manta Ray

Mobula alfredi

Meet the Reef Manta Ray, the graceful giant of the shallow seas. Known for their incredible intelligence and unique '...

Fish

Reef Stonefish

Synanceia verrucosa

The Reef Stonefish is the world's most venomous fish, a master of disguise that hides in plain sight among the corals...

Mammals

Reeves's Muntjac

Muntiacus reevesi

The Reeves's Muntjac is a small, dog-sized deer with an ancient history and a surprising voice. Often called the 'Bar...

Fish

Regal Angelfish

Pygoplites diacanthus

Meet the jewel of the Indo-Pacific, a master of camouflage and color. The Regal Angelfish dazzles with its neon strip...

Fish

Rendahl's Catfish

Porochilus rendahli

A hidden gem of Australia's northern waterways, Rendahl's Catfish is an elegant, eel-tailed specialist of the night. ...

Birds

Resplendent Quetzal

Pharomachrus mocinno

Widely considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world, the Resplendent Quetzal is a shimmering icon of the C...

Fish

Reticulate Whipray

Himantura uarnak

With its mesmerizing leopard-like spots and a tail that seems to go on forever, the Reticulate Whipray is a masterpie...

Mammals

Reticulated Giraffe

Giraffa reticulata

Meet the Reticulated Giraffe, the savanna's most striking geometric masterpiece. Standing up to 20 feet tall, these '...

Mammals

Rhesus Macaque

Macaca mulatta

Master of adaptation and social complexity, the Rhesus Macaque is a primate that thrives everywhere from the high Him...

Mammals

Rhim Gazelle

Gazella leptoceros

The Rhim Gazelle is a master of Saharan survival, a delicate and endangered beauty that thrives where few other mamma...

Birds

Rhinoceros Auklet

Cerorhinca monocerata

Meet the 'Rhino of the Sea,' a mysterious nocturnal relative of the puffin that nests in underground forest burrows a...

Insects

Rhododendron Leafhopper

Graphocephala fennahi

Decked out in neon turquoise and racing stripes, the Rhododendron Leafhopper is a tiny gem of the garden. This agile ...

Mammals

Ribbon Seal

Histriophoca fasciata

Wrapped in striking white bands that look like a gift from the Arctic, the Ribbon Seal is the North Pacific's most st...

Amphibians

Rice field frog

Fejervarya kawamurai

The spirited soundtrack of East Asian nights, the Rice field frog is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' hunt. Perfectly c...

Mammals

Richardson's Ground Squirrel

Urocitellus richardsonii

The 'flickertail' of the prairies, Richardson's Ground Squirrel is a master of the upright alert. Watch as these soci...

Mammals

Richmond's Squirrel

Sciurus richmondi

The Richmond's Squirrel is a rare and beautiful endemic of Nicaragua's lush lowlands. Known for its rich mahogany coa...

Birds

Ring-billed Gull

Larus delawarensis

The ultimate urban survivor, the Ring-billed Gull is a familiar face across North American lakes, parking lots, and s...

Birds

Ring-necked Dove

Streptopelia capicola

With its rhythmic 'work-harder' call and gentle demeanor, the Ring-necked Dove is a quintessential sight and sound of...

Birds

Ringed Kingfisher

Megaceryle torquata

The largest kingfisher in the Americas, the Ringed Kingfisher is a master of the plunge-dive and a common sight along...

Mammals

Ringed Seal

Pusa hispida

The ultimate survivor of the high Arctic, the Ringed Seal is a master of the ice. Known for its beautiful patterned c...

Birds

Ringed Teal

Callonetta leucophrys

A miniature marvel of the wetlands, the Ringed Teal is one of the most colorful ducks in the world. With its unique h...

Mammals

Ringtail

Bassariscus astutus

The Ringtail is the desert’s most acrobatic ghost, a wide-eyed relative of the raccoon that can scale vertical cliffs...

Mammals

Risso's Dolphin

Grampus griseus

The 'Gray Ghosts' of the deep, Risso's Dolphins are famous for their battle-scarred skin and enigmatic, blunt-nosed s...

Fish

River Chub

Nocomis micropogon

Known as the tireless architect of North American streams, the River Chub builds massive underwater stone mounds that...

Reptiles

River Cooter

Pseudemys concinna

The River Cooter is the sun-worshipper of the American waterways, easily recognized by its 'pinstriped' suit and a pe...

Fish

River Garfish

Hyporhamphus regularis

A shimmering silver resident of Australia's estuaries, the River Garfish is famous for its unique 'halfbeak' and a vi...

Insects

River Jewelwing

Calopteryx aequabilis

The River Jewelwing is a shimmering masterpiece of the waterfront, boasting metallic emerald bodies and elegant, dark...

Fish

River Redhorse

Moxostoma carinatum

A golden-scaled beauty of the riverbed, the River Redhorse is a sign of a truly healthy waterway. With its striking r...

Fish

River Shiner

Alburnops blennius

A shimmering master of the current, the River Shiner is a vital part of North America's great river systems. Often se...