Wildlife Species Library

Protists

Amoeba proteus

Amoeba proteus

The shapeshifting giant of the microscopic world, Amoeba proteus brings the drama of the jungle to a single drop of p...

Birds

Amur Falcon

Falco amurensis

Witness the marathon traveler of the raptor world. The Amur Falcon completes a staggering 22,000-kilometer annual loo...

Shrubs

Amur honeysuckle

Lonicera maackii

A hardy and vigorous Asian shrub that dominates forest edges with its fragrant spring blooms and prolific red autumn ...

Birds

Ancient Murrelet

Synthliboramphus antiquus

The Ancient Murrelet is a master of the North Pacific, known for its striking silver 'shawl' and a truly remarkable u...

Birds

Andean Emerald

Uranomitra franciae

A shimmering jewel of the high Andes, the Andean Emerald is easily identified by its snow-white underparts and glitte...

Birds

Andean Flamingo

Phoenicoparrus andinus

The Andean Flamingo is a master of survival, thriving in the thin air and salty lagoons of the high Andes. Easily ide...

Birds

Andean Flicker

Colaptes rupicola

Meet the woodpecker that traded trees for the high-altitude plains of the Andes. The Andean Flicker is a charismatic,...

Birds

Andean Guan

Penelope montagnii

Meet the 'chicken of the cloud forest,' an agile climber with a vibrant red throat that thrives in the misty heights ...

Birds

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Often mistaken for a swimming serpent, the Anhinga is a master of the wetlands. With its spear-like bill and silver-s...

Birds

Anna's Hummingbird

Calypte anna

The boldest jewel of the Pacific Coast, Anna's Hummingbirds are year-round garden residents known for their dazzling ...

Mammals

Antarctic Fur Seal

Arctocephalus gazella

The Antarctic Fur Seal is a master of transformation, having bounced back from the brink of extinction to become the ...

Mammals

Antelope Jackrabbit

Lepus alleni

Often called the 'handsomest' of North American hares, the Antelope Jackrabbit is a desert icon with ears that defy b...

Birds

Antillean Crested Hummingbird

Orthorhyncus cristatus

A tiny, crested jewel of the West Indies, the Antillean Crested Hummingbird brings a flash of iridescent green and a ...

Birds

Antipodean Albatross

Diomedea antipodensis

Witness the Southern Ocean's most majestic voyager. With a wingspan that defies the wind, the Antipodean Albatross is...

Mammals

Arabian Gazelle

Gazella arabica

The Arabian Gazelle is the graceful ghost of the dunes, a master of survival in one of Earth's harshest climates. Wit...

Mammals

Arabian Oryx

Oryx leucoryx

The Arabian Oryx is a shimmering white icon of the desert, a species that quite literally rose from the ashes of exti...

Insects

Arcella

Arcella hemisphaerica

Meet the microscopic architect of the pond world. Arcella hemisphaerica is a single-celled wonder that builds its own...

Micro-wildlife

Arcella discoides

Galeripora discoides

Meet the microscopic architect of the pond world. Arcella discoides builds a perfect golden-brown disk that serves as...

Protozoa

Arcella vulgaris

Arcella vulgaris

The microscopic architect of your backyard pond, Arcella vulgaris builds a stunning golden-brown dome to navigate the...

Fish

Arctic Char

Salvelinus alpinus

A master of the frozen north, the Arctic Char is the world's northernmost freshwater fish. Famous for its breathtakin...

Fish

Arctic Grayling

Thymallus arcticus

The 'Sailfish of the North' is a dazzling iridescent gem found in the world's most pristine, ice-cold waters, easily ...

Mammals

Arctic Hare

Lepus arcticus

A master of sub-zero survival, the Arctic hare is built for the world's most extreme conditions. This high-speed herb...

Birds

Arctic Tern

Sterna paradisaea

The world's greatest traveler, the Arctic Tern follows the sun from the top of the world to the bottom and back again...

Trees & Shrubs

Arizona redbud

Cercis orbiculata

A jewel of the Southwestern canyons, the Arizona redbud transforms arid landscapes with a spectacular display of mage...

Wildflowers

Aromatic Aster

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium

A hardy autumn gem that transforms dry landscapes into a sea of purple. Known for its shrub-like shape and fragrant f...

Trees & Shrubs

Arroyo Willow

Salix lasiolepis

The Arroyo Willow is the lifeblood of the Western stream, providing essential shade, shelter, and the first blooms of...

Wildflowers

Asarabacca

Asarum europaeum

A hidden gem of the forest floor, Asarabacca is a prehistoric-looking evergreen known for its glossy, kidney-shaped l...

Invertebrates

Ash-black Slug

Limax cinereoniger

Meet the undisputed heavyweight champion of the mollusk world. The Ash-black Slug is a gentle, forest-dwelling giant ...

Birds

Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch

Geospizopsis plebejus

A hardy resident of the high Andes, the Ash-breasted Sierra-Finch is a master of the mountain winds. Often found in s...

Birds

Ashy-throated Chlorospingus

Chlorospingus canigularis

A subtle beauty of the tropical highlands, the Ashy-throated Chlorospingus is the restless engine of mixed-species fl...

Birds

Ashy-throated Warbler

Phylloscopus maculipennis

A tiny, high-altitude specialist known for its distinctive ashy throat and energetic foraging style. This Himalayan g...

Amphibians

Asian Common Toad

Duttaphrynus melanostictus

Meet the Asian Common Toad, the black-spined nocturnal sentinel of Asian gardens. This hardy and adaptable amphibian ...

Mammals

Asian Elephant

Elephas maximus

The gentle giant of the Eastern forests, the Asian Elephant is a master of intelligence and social complexity. Discov...

Insects

Asian Giant Hornet

Vespa mandarinia

Meet the world's largest hornet, a striking and powerful apex predator of the Asian forest. Known for its massive siz...

Reptiles

Asian House Gecko

Hemidactylus frenatus

The Asian House Gecko is the ultimate backyard acrobat, famous for its 'chuck-chuck' call and its ability to sprint a...

Mammals

Asian House Shrew

Suncus murinus

Meet the 'jingling' insect-hunter of the backyard. The Asian House Shrew is a tiny powerhouse that uses its incredibl...