Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Canada Warbler

Cardellina canadensis

Known for its striking black-streaked 'necklace' and vibrant yellow breast, the Canada Warbler is a master of the for...

Wildflowers

Canadian bunchberry

Cornus canadensis

The Canadian bunchberry is the sparkling jewel of the northern forest floor, known for its elegant white 'blooms' and...

Wildflowers

Canadian wild ginger

Asarum canadense

A secretive treasure of the North American woodland, Canadian wild ginger blankets the forest floor with velvety hear...

Fish

Canary Rockfish

Sebastes pinniger

A vibrant splash of sunset orange in the deep blue Pacific, the Canary Rockfish is a long-lived marvel of the kelp fo...

Amphibians

Cane Toad

Rhinella marina

The Cane Toad is a heavyweight of the amphibian world, known for its incredible adaptability and powerful toxic defen...

Birds

Canivet's Emerald

Cynanthus canivetii

A shimmering jewel of Central American landscapes, Canivet's Emerald is a feisty hummingbird famous for its glitterin...

Fish

Canterbury Galaxias

Galaxias vulgaris

A cryptic resident of New Zealand's braided rivers, the Canterbury Galaxias is a master of camouflage that never vent...

Birds

Canyon Towhee

Melozone fusca

The Canyon Towhee is the friendly, earth-toned neighbor of the American Southwest. A master of the desert floor, this...

Birds

Cape Crow

Corvus capensis

Meet the 'Gentleman of Crows'—a sleek, glossy-black explorer with a specialized bill and a surprisingly musical voice...

Mammals

Cape Fox

Vulpes chama

Meet the silver-backed ghost of the African night. The Cape Fox is a petite, elegant predator known for its oversized...

Mammals

Cape Genet

Genetta tigrina

With its leopard-like spots and elegant, ringed tail, the Cape Genet is the ultimate backyard phantom. This agile Sou...

Mammals

Cape Grey Mongoose

Herpestes pulverulentus

A sleek, solitary hunter of the South African landscape, the Cape Grey Mongoose is a master of adaptation. Easily ide...

Birds

Cape Griffon

Gyps coprotheres

The Cape Griffon is southern Africa’s largest vulture, a master of the thermals that serves as nature's most efficien...

Mammals

Cape Grysbok

Raphicerus melanotis

The Cape Grysbok is the Western Cape's most elusive garden visitor, a tiny, grizzled antelope that thrives in the sec...

Mammals

Cape Hare

Lepus capensis

The Cape Hare is a master of the open plains, using its incredible speed and oversized ears to stay one step ahead of...

Mammals

Cape Porcupine

Hystrix africaeaustralis

Africa's largest rodent is a nocturnal marvel, armored with a striking coat of black-and-white quills and a formidabl...

Amphibians

Cape River Frog

Amietia fuscigula

Meet the Cape River Frog, the powerful jumper of South Africa's waterways. Known for its distinctive 'clucking' call ...

Crustaceans

Cape Rock Lobster

Jasus lalandii

The spiny sentinel of the Atlantic kelp forests, the Cape Rock Lobster is a master of the rocky reef. With its brilli...

Birds

Cape Sparrow

Passer melanurus

The Cape Sparrow, affectionately known as the 'mossie,' is southern Africa's most iconic garden bird. Famous for its ...

Birds

Cape Starling

Lamprotornis nitens

The Cape Starling is a shimmering jewel of the African bushveld and backyard gardens alike. With its brilliant irides...

Fish

Cape Stumpnose

Rhabdosargus holubi

The Cape Stumpnose is a shimmering silver resident of South Africa's coastal waters, famous for the bold golden strip...

Birds

Cape Weaver

Ploceus capensis

Meet the master architect of the South African backyard. With its brilliant yellow plumage and incredible nest-buildi...

Birds

Capped Conebill

Conirostrum albifrons

With its striking white crown and restless energy, the Capped Conebill is a jewel of the Andean cloud forest. This hi...

Mammals

Capped Lutung

Trachypithecus pileatus

Featuring a striking black crown and a golden-orange belly, the Capped Lutung is the stylish acrobat of the Himalayan...

Mammals

Caracal

Caracal caracal

With its iconic tufted ears and powerful golden physique, the caracal is one of the most striking wild cats on Earth....

Insects

Carchesium

Carchesium polypinum

The microscopic 'glass trees' of your pond. Carchesium polypinum is a colonial wonder that turns a single drop of wat...

Wildflowers

cardinal flower

Lobelia cardinalis

A torch of brilliant crimson in the damp wild, the cardinal flower is nature's premiere hummingbird lure. This stunni...

Insects

Cardinal Meadowhawk

Sympetrum illotum

The Cardinal Meadowhawk is a vibrant flash of scarlet in the summer sky, known for its bold personality and striking ...

Birds

Carib Grackle

Quiscalus lugubris

The Carib Grackle is the charismatic, yellow-eyed socialite of the Caribbean. Bold, clever, and endlessly vocal, this...

Marine Fish

Caribbean Bluehead Wrasse

Thalassoma bifasciatum

Witness the dramatic transformation of the Caribbean's most colorful reef resident. From bright yellow juveniles to e...

Fish

Caribbean Cocoa Damselfish

Stegastes xanthurus

The feisty 'gardener' of the Caribbean reefs, the Cocoa Damselfish is a small fish with a massive personality. Famous...

Fish

Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish

Acanthurus tractus

The Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish is the tireless gardener of the Atlantic reefs, constantly grazing on algae with its ...

Fish

Caribbean Reef Shark

Carcharhinus perezii

The Caribbean reef shark is the silent guardian of the Atlantic's coral gardens. With its powerful, streamlined body ...

Crustaceans

Caribbean Spiny Lobster

Panulirus argus

The Caribbean Spiny Lobster is a master of the night, known for its vibrant spotted shell and the incredible 'conga l...

Fish

Carmine Shiner

Notropis percobromus

A hidden gem of North American streams, the Carmine Shiner transforms from a subtle silver minnow into a brilliant, r...

Insects

Carmine Spider Mite

Tetranychus cinnabarinus

The Carmine Spider Mite is a tiny but vibrant architect of the undergrowth, famous for its brilliant red hue and the ...