Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Grey Wagtail

Motacilla cinerea

Elegant, energetic, and strikingly yellow, the Grey Wagtail is the prima ballerina of the riverbank. Watch for its si...

Fish

Grey Wrasse

Symphodus cinereus

A subtle beauty of the Mediterranean shallows, the Grey Wrasse is a master of camouflage and a dedicated nest-builder...

Birds

Groove-billed Ani

Crotophaga sulcirostris

Meet the socialite of the scrubland. With its oversized grooved beak and cooperative family lifestyle, the Groove-bil...

Fish

Grooved Mullet

Chelon dumerili

A shimmering acrobat of the African coastlines, the Grooved Mullet is famous for its synchronized schooling and its i...

Mammals

Groundhog

Marmota monax

Meet the 'whistle-pig' of the backyard, a master excavator and the world's most famous weather-predicting rodent. Whe...

Mammals

Grévy's Zebra

Equus grevyi

Meet the imperial Grévy's zebra, the largest and most striking of all wild equids. With its oversized ears and razor-...

Fish

Guachanche Barracuda

Sphyraena guachancho

A sleek and shimmering predator of the Atlantic shallows, the Guachanche Barracuda is a master of the high-speed ambu...

Mammals

Guadalupe Fur Seal

Arctocephalus townsendi

Once on the brink of extinction, the Guadalupe fur seal is a resilient survivor of the Pacific. With its luxurious fu...

Fish

Guam Scorpionfish

Scorpaenodes guamensis

A phantom of the reef, the Guam Scorpionfish blends into the coral with uncanny precision. This nocturnal specialist ...

Birds

Guanay Cormorant

Leucocarbo bougainvilliorum

The Guanay Cormorant is the undisputed 'King of Guano,' a sleek, tuxedoed diver that thrives in the crashing waves of...

Birds

Guatemalan Tyrannulet

Zimmerius vilissimus

A pint-sized powerhouse of the Central American highlands, the Guatemalan Tyrannulet is a master of the canopy. Known...

Birds

Guayaquil Woodpecker

Campephilus gayaquilensis

A striking specialist of the Tumbesian forests, the Guayaquil Woodpecker is famous for its vibrant red crest and thun...

Birds

Guianan Violaceous Trogon

Trogon violaceus

Decked in shimmering violet and gold, the Guianan Violaceous Trogon is a crown jewel of the tropical canopy. A quiet ...

Insects

Guinea Paper Wasp

Polistes exclamans

A master architect of the insect world, the Guinea Paper Wasp is a vibrant, beneficial gardener that provides natural...

Amphibians

Gulf Coast Toad

Incilius nebulifer

A rugged survivor of the Southern landscape, the Gulf Coast Toad is a common garden visitor known for its striking st...

Fish

Gulf Menhaden

Brevoortia patronus

Often called 'the most important fish in the sea,' the Gulf Menhaden is a shimmering silver link in the marine food w...

Fish

Gulf Smooth-hound

Mustelus sinusmexicanus

A sleek and shy resident of the Gulf's sandy floor, the Gulf Smooth-hound is a master of the subtidal world. This spe...

Fish

Gummy Shark

Mustelus antarcticus

The Gummy Shark is the gentle 'vacuum cleaner' of the Australian seafloor, known for its distinctive white spots and ...

Mammals

Gunnison's Prairie Dog

Cynomys gunnisoni

Meet the most sophisticated linguist of the American Southwest. The Gunnison's Prairie Dog is a social architect of t...

Fish

Guppy

Poecilia reticulata

The guppy is nature's most resilient 'rainbow fish,' a tiny powerhouse of color and activity that has conquered tropi...

Amphibians

Guttural Toad

Sclerophrys gutturalis

Meet the Guttural Toad, the charismatic nighttime guardian of African gardens. Known for its deep snoring call and bo...