Wildlife Species Library

Insects

Io Moth

Automeris io

With a dramatic 'startle' display that mimics the eyes of a much larger animal, the Io moth is a brilliant example of...

Insects

Ipsilon Dart Moth

Agrotis ipsilon

A champion of the night sky, the Ipsilon Dart Moth is a migratory marvel identified by the distinctive 'dagger' marks...

Fish

Ironcolor Shiner

Alburnops chalybaeus

A striking minnow of the American coastal plains, the ironcolor shiner is easily identified by the bold black stripe ...

Mammals

Irrawaddy Dolphin

Orcaella brevirostris

The Irrawaddy dolphin is a gentle, blunt-nosed marvel of Asia's coastal and river waters. Famed for its cooperative f...

Insects

Isabella Tiger Moth

Pyrrharctia isabella

Famous for the 'woolly bear' caterpillar stage, the Isabella Tiger Moth is a master of winter survival. This hardy in...

Birds

Island Canary

Serinus canaria

The wild ancestor of the world's most beloved pet bird, the Island Canary is a master songster native to the rugged a...

Mammals

Island Fox

Urocyon littoralis

The Island Fox is North America’s smallest fox, a cat-sized treasure found only on the rugged Channel Islands of Cali...

Fish

Island Jack

Ferdauia orthogrammus

An elegant and fast-moving predator of the Indo-Pacific, the Island Jack is easily recognized by its golden spots and...

Fish

Island Mackerel

Rastrelliger faughni

A shimmering marvel of the Indo-Pacific, the Island Mackerel is a master of speed and social survival. These silvery ...

Birds

Island Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma insularis

Meet North America's rarest jay, a brilliant blue architect of the forest found only on a single island off the Calif...

Amphibians

Italian Stream Frog

Rana italica

A specialized resident of Italy's rushing mountain brooks, the Italian Stream Frog is a master of camouflage and high...

Birds

Ivory-billed Aracari

Pteroglossus azara

Boasting a stunning cream-colored beak and a bold red-banded chest, the Ivory-billed Aracari is a social and energeti...