Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Kapala Stingaree

Urolophus kapalensis

Hidden among the sands of Australia's southeastern coast, the Kapala Stingaree is a master of disguise. This small, f...

Birds

Keel-billed Toucan

Ramphastos sulfuratus

Meet the 'flying banana' of the tropical canopy. With its iconic rainbow-hued bill and playful social personality, th...

Insects

Keeled Skimmer

Orthetrum coerulescens

A slender, sky-blue sentinel of the summer wetlands, the Keeled Skimmer is a favorite for backyard observers. Watch a...

Fish

Keeltail Needlefish

Platybelone argalus

A master of the surface shimmer, the Keeltail Needlefish is a living silver arrow that haunts the coastal shallows wi...

Fish

Kelp Bass

Paralabrax clathratus

The Kelp Bass is the iconic king of the California kelp forests, a curious and bold predator recognized by its striki...

Birds

Kelp Gull

Larus dominicanus

Meet the Southern Hemisphere's most iconic coastal guardian. With its striking black-and-white plumage and keen intel...

Fish

Kelp Rockfish

Sebastes atrovirens

A master of camouflage and patience, the Kelp Rockfish is the silent sentinel of California's underwater forests. Wat...

Birds

Kentish Plover

Anarhynchus alexandrinus

A tiny, sprinting gem of the shoreline, the Kentish Plover is a master of camouflage and coastal speed. With its deli...

Birds

Kentucky Warbler

Geothlypis formosa

A secretive gem of the forest floor, the Kentucky Warbler is known for its brilliant yellow plumage and its bold blac...

Birds

Kermadec Petrel

Pterodroma neglecta

A defiant day-flyer in a family of nocturnal wanderers, the Kermadec Petrel is a spectacular sight over the Pacific w...

Birds

Key West Quail-Dove

Geotrygon chrysia

A secretive gem of the tropical hardwood hammock, the Key West Quail-Dove dazzles with its metallic purple plumage an...

Insects

Keyhole Glider

Tramea basilaris

A master of the trade winds, the Keyhole Glider is a vibrant red voyager famous for its trans-oceanic journeys. With ...

Trees & Shrubs

Kōhūhū

Pittosporum tenuifolium

With its shimmering wavy leaves and striking black stems, Kōhūhū is the 'black matipo' of New Zealand. This elegant e...

Mammals

Kiang

Equus kiang

Meet the Kiang, the 'Wild Ass of the Roof of the World.' This hardy equine thrives in the extreme altitudes of the Ti...

Birds

Killdeer

Charadrius vociferus

The spirited Killdeer is the only shorebird you're likely to find nesting in your driveway. Known for its dramatic 'b...

Fish

King Mackerel

Scomberomorus cavalla

The King Mackerel is the ultimate chrome-colored speedster of the Atlantic, known for its blistering runs and acrobat...

Mammals

Kinkajou

Potos flavus

Meet the 'honey bear' of the night—a golden, tree-dwelling relative of the raccoon with a sweet tooth and a tail that...

Birds

Kittlitz's Plover

Anarhynchus pecuarius

A pint-sized sprinter of the saltmarshes, Kittlitz's Plover is a master of the 'disappearing act,' using clever camou...

Fish

Kiyi

Coregonus kiyi

A shimmering specter of the deep, the Kiyi is one of the Great Lakes' most elusive treasures. Known for its massive e...

Mammals

Klipspringer

Oreotragus oreotragus

The ultimate mountain acrobat, the Klipspringer spends its life perched on the edge of cliffs. With hooves like sucti...

Insects

Knotgrass leaf beetle

Chrysolina polita

A gem of the undergrowth, the Knotgrass leaf beetle brings a splash of metallic brilliance to the garden. Often found...

Insects

Knotweed Leaf Beetle

Gastrophysa polygoni

Meet the jewel of the garden weeds. With its shimmering metallic armor and vibrant orange accents, the Knotweed Leaf ...

Reptiles

Koch's Chirping Gecko

Ptenopus kochi

The vocal 'voice of the Namib,' Koch's Chirping Gecko is a desert-dwelling marvel that announces its presence with a ...

Amphibians

Korean Brown Frog

Rana coreana

The ultimate early riser, the Korean Brown Frog emerges when the ground is still thawing. This slender, masked acroba...

Insects

Kudzu Bug

Megacopta cribraria

An invasive visitor with a distinctive square shape and a potent scent, the Kudzu Bug is a fascinating example of ins...