Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

Water Opossum

Chironectes minimus

Meet the world's only aquatic marsupial, a nocturnal master of the river with waterproof fur and webbed feet. Elusive...

Birds

Water Pipit

Anthus spinoletta

A hardy traveler from the high mountain peaks, the Water Pipit is a master of the shoreline. Look for its elegant tai...

Birds

Water Thick-knee

Burhinus vermiculatus

With its large, luminous yellow eyes and haunting nocturnal whistle, the Water Thick-knee is the ultimate master of c...

Mammals

Waterbuck

Kobus ellipsiprymnus

The Waterbuck is a robust and regal antelope known for its shaggy coat and its inseparable bond with African waterway...

Birds

Wattled Crane

Grus carunculatus

The Wattled Crane is Africa's tallest and rarest crane, instantly recognizable by the unique fleshy 'wattles' hanging...

Birds

Wattled Curassow

Crax globulosa

The Wattled Curassow is a crown jewel of the Amazonian understory, known for its striking curly crest and elusive nat...

Birds

Wattled Guan

Aburria aburri

A majestic specialist of the Andean cloud forests, the Wattled Guan is instantly recognizable by its vibrant red-and-...

Birds

Wattled Lapwing

Vanellus senegallus

The Wattled Lapwing is the striking, yellow-masked guardian of the African landscape. Known for its bold personality ...

Birds

Wattled Starling

Creatophora cinerea

The Wattled Starling is Africa's nomadic 'locust bird,' famous for the male's bizarre and striking breeding ornaments...

Fish

Weakfish

Cynoscion regalis

A shimmering specter of the Atlantic estuaries, the Weakfish is prized for its iridescent purple hues and its unique ...

Mammals

Weddell Seal

Leptonychotes weddellii

The ghost of the Antarctic ice, the Weddell Seal is a master of the deep, capable of diving over 600 meters while sin...

Birds

Wedge-billed Woodcreeper

Glyphorynchus spirurus

A tiny, bark-climbing marvel of the tropical rainforest, the Wedge-billed Woodcreeper is easily identified by its uni...

Birds

Wedge-tailed Eagle

Aquila audax

Meet Australia’s largest bird of prey, a magnificent raptor with a massive wingspan and an iconic wedge-shaped tail. ...

Birds

Wedge-tailed Shearwater

Ardenna pacifica

Often called the 'moaning bird' for its ghostly nocturnal wails, this incredible voyager travels thousands of miles a...

Fish

Weed Shiner

Alburnops texanus

A shimmering highlight of Southern waterways, the Weed Shiner is a master of the underwater thicket. This small, soci...

Fish

Weedy Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis cirrosa

A phantom of the reef, the Weedy Scorpionfish uses a suit of fleshy 'weeds' and mottled colors to vanish against the ...

Insects

Welsh Chafer

Hoplia philanthus

A glittering jewel of the summer garden, the Welsh Chafer dazzles with its iridescent scales and sun-loving personali...

Reptiles

West African slender-snouted crocodile

Mecistops cataphractus

The West African slender-snouted crocodile is a master of camouflage and a symbol of the pristine rainforest waterway...

Insects

West Coast Lady

Vanessa annabella

A vibrant orange jewel of the American West, the West Coast Lady is a territorial sun-lover that brings life to backy...

Mammals

West Indian Manatee

Trichechus manatus

The West Indian Manatee is a gentle aquatic giant, often called the 'sea cow' for its peaceful grazing habits. Found ...

Birds

West Indian Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna arborea

A rare and elegant Caribbean resident, the West Indian Whistling-Duck is famous for its haunting nightly calls and it...

Birds

West Peruvian Dove

Zenaida meloda

With its soulful melodic song and striking blue 'eyeliner,' the West Peruvian Dove is a charming staple of coastal So...

Fish

Western Atlantic Trumpetfish

Aulostomus maculatus

A master of disguise and the 'vertical ambush,' the Western Atlantic Trumpetfish is the reef's most slender and steal...

Birds

Western Banded Snake-Eagle

Circaetus cinerascens

The silent guardian of Africa's waterways, the Western Banded Snake-Eagle is a master of camouflage and precision. Kn...

Insects

Western Black Carpenter Ant

Camponotus modoc

The Western Black Carpenter Ant is a forest architect recognizable by its impressive size and signature reddish-maroo...

Fish

Western Blacknose Dace

Rhinichthys obtusus

Meet the Western Blacknose Dace, the sleek 'racing stripe' minnow of North America's clear-running streams. These sma...

Birds

Western Bluebird

Sialia mexicana

A flash of cobalt blue against a rusty breast marks the arrival of the Western Bluebird, one of the most beloved back...

Birds

Western Bonelli's Warbler

Phylloscopus bonelli

A minimalist beauty of the Mediterranean woods, the Western Bonelli’s Warbler is best known for its bright white plum...

Fish

Western Brook Lamprey

Lampetra richardsoni

A mysterious 'living fossil' of the Pacific Northwest, the Western Brook Lamprey is a non-parasitic, jawless fish tha...

Insects

Western Bumble Bee

Bombus occidentalis

Recognizable by the snowy white tip of its abdomen, the Western Bumble Bee is a master of buzz pollination and a vita...

Birds

Western Cattle-Egret

Ardea ibis

The Western Cattle Egret is the bold explorer of the heron world, trading the swamp for the open field. Famous for hi...

Amphibians

Western Chorus Frog

Pseudacris triseriata

The Western Chorus Frog is the tiny, striped herald of spring, famous for a call that sounds like a comb's teeth clic...

Insects

Western Corn Rootworm

Diabrotica virgifera

A striking yellow-and-black beetle with a big reputation, the Western Corn Rootworm is a fascinating study in miniatu...

Mammals

Western Deer Mouse

Peromyscus sonoriensis

Meet the Western Deer Mouse, a wide-eyed and nimble nocturnal acrobat. While they may be small, these native rodents ...

Insects

Western Drywood Termite

Incisitermes minor

The Western Drywood Termite is a master of hidden architecture, living entirely within the wood it consumes. While th...

Birds

Western Emerald

Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus

A living jewel of the Andes, the Western Emerald dazzles with its metallic green feathers and acrobatic flight. This ...