Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

Diana guenon

Cercopithecus diana

The Diana guenon is the regal sentinel of the West African canopy, instantly recognizable by its striking white beard...

Birds

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

Often called the 'miniature meadowlark,' the Dickcissel is a vibrant icon of the American grasslands. With its bright...

Micro-wildlife

Difflugia

Cylindrifflugia acuminata

The microscopic architect of your backyard pond, Difflugia acuminata builds its own armor out of sand. This incredibl...

Microorganisms

Difflugia acuminata

Cylindrifflugia acuminata

Meet the microscopic mason of the pond world. Difflugia acuminata builds its own protective armor out of tiny grains ...

Protists

Difflugia oblonga

Difflugia oblonga

The ultimate microscopic architect, Difflugia oblonga builds a stunning suit of armor from grains of sand. Explore th...

Grasses

Ditch millet

Paspalum scrobiculatum

A champion of marginal lands, Ditch millet is a resilient grass known for its unique 'ladder-like' seed heads and its...

Fish

Doctorfish

Acanthurus chirurgus

Recognizable by the 'scars' on its sides and its defensive tail spine, the Doctorfish is a vital reef-cleaner. This i...

Fish

Dog Snapper

Lutjanus jocu

Meet the reef's most formidable 'canine' predator. With its massive teeth and wary personality, the Dog Snapper is a ...

Insects

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Chrysochus auratus

Meet the Dogbane Leaf Beetle, a shimmering 'living jewel' of the insect world. With its iridescent metallic shell and...

Insects

Dog's Tooth

Lacanobia suasa

A master of nocturnal disguise, the Dog's Tooth moth is named for the sharp 'W' shape on its wings. This common Palea...

Insects

Dogwood Spittlebug

Clastoptera proteus

A master of the 'cuckoo spit' disguise, the Dogwood Spittlebug is a vibrant, jumping gem of the North American garden...

Fish

Dolly Varden

Salvelinus malma

A master of the cold Pacific currents, the Dolly Varden is a vibrant char known for its nomadic lifestyle and strikin...

Mammals

Domestic Cat

Felis catus

From graceful garden patrollers to fierce nocturnal hunters, domestic cats are the most common visitors to backyard c...

Mammals

Domestic Cattle

Bos taurus

The Domestic Cow is a cornerstone of rural landscapes worldwide, known for its social intelligence and rhythmic grazi...

Mammals

Domestic Dog

Canis familiaris

The world's most diverse mammal and our oldest companion, the domestic dog is a master of adaptation. From tiny lap d...

Mammals

Domestic Water Buffalo

Bubalus bubalis

The Domestic Water Buffalo is a gentle, semi-aquatic giant that thrives where land meets water. Known as the 'Living ...

Mammals

Domestic Yak

Bos grunniens

The shaggy sentinel of the high peaks, the domestic yak is a master of survival in the world's most extreme environme...

Mammals

Donkey

Equus asinus

The donkey is a symbol of endurance and surprising intelligence. From their iconic long ears to their powerful brays,...

Insects

Dorantes Longtail

Cecropterus dorantes

A tropical gem of the southern states, the Dorantes Longtail is a master of high-speed flight and garden camouflage. ...

Mammals

Dorcas Gazelle

Gazella dorcas

A slender ghost of the dunes, the Dorcas Gazelle is the ultimate desert survivor. With its lyre-shaped horns and incr...

Birds

Dot-fronted Woodpecker

Veniliornis frontalis

A hidden gem of the Andean cloud forests, the Dot-fronted Woodpecker is a small, energetic climber known for its uniq...

Insects

Dotted Sallow

Anathix ralla

A delicate, straw-colored gem of the late-summer garden, the Dotted Sallow is a master of camouflage. This nocturnal ...

Birds

Double-banded Plover

Anarhynchus bicinctus

A striking shorebird of the South Pacific, the Double-banded Plover is famous for its twin chest bands and its incred...

Birds

Double-banded Pygmy-Tyrant

Lophotriccus vitiosus

The Double-banded Pygmy-Tyrant is a tiny dynamo of the Amazonian understory, easily identified by its twin yellow win...

Birds

Double-banded Sandgrouse

Pterocles bicinctus

A master of desert camouflage, the Double-banded Sandgrouse is famous for its sunset pilgrimages to waterholes and it...

Insects

Double-banded Scoliid Wasp

Scolia bicincta

A striking midnight-black pollinator with twin ivory bands, the Double-banded Scoliid Wasp is the gardener's secret a...

Birds

Double-collared Seedeater

Sporophila caerulescens

A beloved South American songbird known for its striking 'double collar' and cheerful, whistling melodies. This adapt...

Birds

Double-crested Cormorant

Nannopterum auritum

A striking sight on the water's edge, the Double-crested Cormorant is known for its primitive silhouette and its sign...

Insects

Double-ringed Pennant

Celithemis verna

A gem of the eastern wetlands, the Double-ringed Pennant is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' hunt. This small, elegant ...

Insects

Double Square-spot

Xestia triangulum

With its distinctive twin dark marks and warm, earthy tones, the Double Square-spot is a hallmark of the mid-summer n...

Mammals

Douglas's Squirrel

Tamiasciurus douglasii

The feisty 'chickaree' of the Pacific Northwest, the Douglas's squirrel is a bolt of orange lightning in the evergree...

Wildflowers

downy lobelia

Lobelia puberula

A late-season jewel of the American South, Downy Lobelia stands tall with velvety stems and striking blue-violet bloo...

Wildflowers

downy rattlesnake plantain

Goodyera pubescens

The crown jewel of the forest floor, the downy rattlesnake plantain features stunning 'snake-skin' leaves that stay g...

Wildflowers

Downy Skullcap

Scutellaria incana

A midsummer gem of the North American woods, the Downy Skullcap dazzles with velvety silver stems and striking purple...

Birds

Downy Woodpecker

Dryobates pubescens

Meet the smallest and most energetic woodpecker in North America. A frequent visitor to backyard feeders, the Downy W...

Fish

Draughtboard Shark

Cephaloscyllium laticeps

The Draughtboard Shark is southern Australia's master of underwater camouflage. Known for its ability to puff up like...