Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Least Killifish

Heterandria formosa

Meet North America's smallest fish, a tiny livebearer that thrives in the hidden jungles of backyard ponds and southe...

Birds

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

The world's smallest shorebird is a master of migration. Recognizable by its unique yellow legs and hunched posture, ...

Insects

Least Skipper

Ancyloxypha numitor

The Least Skipper is a tiny, golden treasure that dances through the tall grass. With its rhythmic, bobbing flight an...

Birds

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

The smallest of the American terns, this acrobatic bird is a master of the plunge-dive and a spirited defender of the...

Mammals

Least Weasel

Mustela nivalis

The least weasel is the world’s smallest carnivore—a tiny, fearless hunter capable of squeezing through a wedding rin...

Mammals

Lechwe

Kobus leche

The lechwe is the ultimate marshland athlete, an antelope that thrives in the knee-deep waters of the African floodpl...

Birds

LeConte's Sparrow

Ammospiza leconteii

The LeConte's Sparrow is the 'grass-mouse' of the bird world, a secretive master of the prairie with stunning buff-or...

Birds

LeConte's Thrasher

Toxostoma lecontei

Meet the 'Ghost of the Desert,' a master of camouflage that thrives in the harshest heat of the American Southwest. T...

Birds

Lemon Dove

Aplopelia larvata

A secretive gem of the African forest, the Lemon Dove enchants with its warm cinnamon breast and ghostly white face. ...

Trees & Shrubs

Lemon myrtle

Backhousia citriodora

Known as the 'Queen of the Lemon Herbs,' the Lemon myrtle is a stunning Australian native famous for its intoxicating...

Birds

Lemon-rumped Warbler

Phylloscopus chloronotus

A tiny, restless gem of the Himalayas, the Lemon-rumped Warbler is famous for its vibrant yellow rump and energetic c...

Fish

Lemon Shark

Negaprion brevirostris

With their signature sun-kissed hue and social disposition, lemon sharks are the charismatic residents of the world's...

Fish

Leopard Dace

Rhinichthys falcatus

With its striking spotted pattern and love for rushing rivers, the Leopard Dace is a hidden gem of the Pacific Northw...

Mammals

Leopard Seal

Hydrurga leptonyx

The Leopard Seal is the Antarctic's ultimate apex predator, a sleek and spotted powerhouse of the Southern Ocean. Kno...

Fish

Leopard Shark

Triakis semifasciata

Admired for its stunning spotted coat and graceful movement, the Leopard Shark is a peaceful resident of North Americ...

Insects

Leopard Slug

Limax maximus

The Leopard Slug is nature's most stylish 'cleaner,' sporting striking spots and performing high-wire mating acrobati...

Fish

Leopard Whipray

Himantura leoparda

Adorned with striking leopard-like rings, this graceful stingray is a master of disguise in the tropical Indo-Pacific...

Insects

Lepocinclis ovum

Lepocinclis ovum

Peer into a drop of pond water and discover the emerald-green wonder of Lepocinclis ovum. This microscopic, egg-shape...

Insects

Lepocinclis oxyuris

Lepocinclis oxyuris

Step into the hidden world of the micro-wildlife in your backyard pond. Lepocinclis oxyuris is a stunning, needle-tai...

Insects

Lepocinclis spirogyroides

Lepocinclis spirogyroides

Discover the hidden geometry of the microworld! Lepocinclis spirogyroides is a stunning, spiral-shaped single-celled ...

Birds

Lesser Adjutant

Leptoptilos javanicus

A towering and prehistoric-looking resident of Asian wetlands, the Lesser Adjutant commands attention with its massiv...

Fish

Lesser Amberjack

Seriola fasciata

The Lesser Amberjack is a hidden gem of the deep Atlantic, a streamlined hunter that thrives among the shadows of anc...

Birds

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

A sophisticated traveler with striking slate-colored wings and bright yellow legs, the Lesser Black-backed Gull is a ...

Crustaceans

Lesser Blue Crab

Callinectes similis

Meet the Lesser Blue Crab, the smaller and swifter relative of the famous Atlantic Blue Crab. A master of the salt ma...

Birds

Lesser Blue-eared Starling

Lamprotornis chloropterus

A shimmer of living metal in the African savanna, the Lesser Blue-eared Starling dazzles with its iridescent plumage ...

Insects

Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing

Noctua janthe

A master of disguise with a hidden flash of gold, this common garden moth is a nighttime jewel waiting to be discover...

Wildflowers

lesser celandine

Ficaria verna

A cheerful herald of the coming warmth, lesser celandine blankets the damp earth in a sea of glossy, star-shaped yell...

Birds

Lesser Crested Tern

Thalasseus bengalensis

An elegant master of the coastline, the Lesser Crested Tern is instantly recognizable by its shock of black hair and ...

Birds

Lesser Elaenia

Elaenia chiriquensis

A small bird with a buzzy personality, the Lesser Elaenia is a master of the 'sally-strike' hunt. Recognized by its s...

Birds

Lesser Flamingo

Phoeniconaias minor

The Lesser Flamingo is the vibrant soul of the Rift Valley, forming the largest and most breathtaking avian spectacle...

Birds

Lesser Frigatebird

Fregata ariel

Often called the 'Man-o'-War' bird, the Lesser Frigatebird is the ultimate pirate of the tropical skies. With a massi...

Birds

Lesser Goldfinch

Spinus psaltria

The smallest goldfinch in North America, the Lesser Goldfinch is a bundle of yellow energy that lights up backyards f...

Mammals

Lesser Grison

Galictis cuja

With its iconic white 'racing stripe' and inquisitive nature, the Lesser Grison is one of South America's most striki...

Fish

Lesser Guitarfish

Acroteriobatus annulatus

Meet the 'Sandshark' that isn't a shark at all—the Lesser Guitarfish is a beautifully patterned ray that glides throu...

Birds

Lesser Kestrel

Falco naumanni

A social and striking falcon of the open plains, the Lesser Kestrel is famous for its acrobatic flight and preference...

Birds

Lesser Kiskadee

Philohydor lictor

A slender specialist of the shoreline, the Lesser Kiskadee is the elegant, water-loving relative of the Great Kiskade...