Wildlife Species Library

Fish

South Seas Demoiselle

Chrysiptera taupou

The South Seas Demoiselle is a tiny bolt of sapphire lightning that brings a splash of neon color to the western Paci...

Mammals

Southern Aardwolf

Proteles cristatus

A gentle, termite-loving relative of the hyena, the Southern Aardwolf is one of Africa’s most misunderstood and elusi...

Reptiles

Southern African Python

Python natalensis

Meet Africa's largest snake, the Southern African Python, a master of camouflage and a powerful guardian of the savan...

Birds

Southern Banded Snake Eagle

Circaetus fasciolatus

A master of camouflage in the coastal canopy, the Southern Banded Snake Eagle is one of Africa's most secretive rapto...

Birds

Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet

Camptostoma obsoletum

The Southern Beardless-Tyrannulet is a tiny dynamo of the canopy, known for its expressive crest and restless energy....

Mammals

Southern Broad-footed Mole

Scapanus occultus

A secretive subterranean specialist, the Southern Broad-footed Mole is Southern California's most industrious excavat...

Mammals

Southern Bushbuck

Tragelaphus sylvaticus

Elegant, elusive, and masterfully camouflaged, the Southern Bushbuck is the ultimate 'backyard' antelope. With its st...

Insects

Southern Carpenter Bee

Xylocopa micans

With its shimmering violet-blue armor and gentle nature, the Southern Carpenter Bee is a crown jewel of the southeast...

Birds

Southern Cassowary

Casuarius casuarius

A prehistoric giant of the Australian tropics, the Southern Cassowary is as majestic as it is elusive. Known for its ...

Amphibians

Southern Chorus Frog

Pseudacris nigrita

A hidden gem of the southern wetlands, the Southern Chorus Frog is a winter-loving singer that trades the treetops fo...

Birds

Southern Cordonbleu

Uraeginthus angolensis

The Southern Cordonbleu is a vibrant splash of sky-blue among the golden grasses of Africa. A frequent visitor to bac...

Birds

Southern Crested Guineafowl

Guttera edouardi

With its wild 'mohawk' of curly black feathers and striking spotted plumage, the Southern Crested Guineafowl is the p...

Amphibians

Southern Cricket Frog

Acris gryllus

The Southern Cricket Frog may be small, but its athletic leaps and metallic 'clicking' call make it a giant of the So...

Insects

Southern Darter

Sympetrum meridionale

A sun-loving master of the skies, the Southern Darter is recognized by its warm red tones and remarkably pale, clean ...

Fish

Southern Eagle Ray

Myliobatis tenuicaudata

Witness the 'birds of the sea' as they glide effortlessly through coastal shallows. With their shimmering blue-spotte...

Mammals

Southern Elephant Seal

Mirounga leonina

Witness the sheer power of the ocean's largest seal. From thunderous beach battles to record-breaking deep-sea dives,...

Fish

Southern Fiddler

Trygonorrhina dumerilii

The Southern Fiddler Ray is the ornate 'Banjo Shark' of Australia's southern coast, known for its intricate patterns ...

Mammals

Southern Flying Squirrel

Glaucomys volans

The Southern Flying Squirrel is a wide-eyed, nocturnal acrobat that turns the night sky into a playground. Though the...

Birds

Southern Fulmar

Fulmarus glacialoides

The silver-winged sentinel of the Southern Ocean, the Southern Fulmar is a master of the Antarctic winds. With its st...

Fish

Southern Garfish

Hyporhamphus melanochir

The Southern Garfish is a shimmering, acrobatic resident of southern coastal waters, instantly recognizable by its un...

Birds

Southern Giant Petrel

Macronectes giganteus

The formidable 'Vulture of the Sea,' the Southern Giant Petrel is a massive ocean wanderer known for its seven-foot w...

Mammals

Southern Giraffe

Giraffa giraffa

The Southern Giraffe is the silent sentinel of the African bush, roaming the canopy with a grace that belies its mass...

Insects

Southern Gossamer

Iolaus silas

The Southern Gossamer is a living jewel of the South African garden, sporting brilliant sapphire wings and a clever '...

Mammals

Southern Gray-bellied Squirrel

Callosciurus concolor

A master of the canopy, the Southern Gray-bellied Squirrel is a vibrant and vocal inhabitant of Southeast Asian garde...

Birds

Southern Gray-headed Sparrow

Passer diffusus

A dapper and resilient neighbor, the Southern Gray-headed Sparrow is the quiet charm of the African backyard. With it...

Reptiles

Southern Green Python

Morelia viridis

An emerald icon of the tropical canopy, the Southern Green Python is famous for its striking color and unique coiled ...

Birds

Southern Grey-headed Sparrow

Passer diffusus

A clean-cut and handsome resident of Southern Africa, the Southern Grey-headed Sparrow is the sophisticated native co...

Birds

Southern Ground Hornbill

Bucorvus leadbeateri

The Southern Ground Hornbill is a majestic, ground-dwelling giant known for its vivid red face and deep, lion-like bo...

Birds

Southern House Wren

Troglodytes musculus

The Southern House Wren is the ultimate backyard neighbor—a tiny, brown powerhouse with a voice that can fill an enti...

Amphibians

Southern Leopard Frog

Lithobates sphenocephalus

With its striking spotted pattern and athletic jumping ability, the Southern Leopard Frog is a backyard favorite. Loo...

Birds

Southern Masked Weaver

Ploceus velatus

Meet the master architect of the African suburbs. Famous for their brilliant yellow plumage and incredible nest-weavi...

Amphibians

Southern Mountain Yellow-legged Frog

Rana muscosa

A rare gem of the California mountains, the Southern Mountain Yellow-legged Frog is a resilient alpine survivor. Thou...

Mammals

Southern Naked-tailed Armadillo

Cabassous unicinctus

Meet the armored architect of the South American undergrowth. With its specialized naked tail and massive digging cla...

Insects

Southern Oak Bush-cricket

Meconema meridionale

The Southern Oak Bush-cricket is the 'silent drummer' of the insect world, using rhythmic vibrations rather than loud...

Mammals

Southern Opossum

Didelphis marsupialis

The Southern Opossum is Central and South America’s most famous nighttime wanderer. Often spotted by AI cameras in ba...

Mammals

Southern Pig-tailed Macaque

Macaca nemestrina

With their iconic curled tails and expressive faces, Southern Pig-tailed Macaques are the charismatic heavyweights of...