Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

Stump-tailed Macaque

Macaca arctoides

Often called the 'Bear Macaque' for its stocky build and shaggy fur, the Stump-tailed Macaque is a fascinating, groun...

Conifers

subalpine fir

Abies lasiocarpa

The spire of the high country, the subalpine fir is a resilient sentinel of the peaks. Known for its candle-like cone...

Mammals

Subantarctic Fur Seal

Arctocephalus tropicalis

Meet the most stylish resident of the southern shorelines, famous for its creamy-orange 'tuxedo' chest and impressive...

Marine Life

succulent seaweed

Sarcodiotheca gaudichaudii

A vibrant splash of crimson in the Pacific tide pools, succulent seaweed is a master of the intertidal dance. Its fle...

Fish

Suckermouth Minnow

Phenacobius mirabilis

A specialized master of the stream bed, the Suckermouth Minnow uses its unique anatomy to thrive in fast-moving curre...

Conifers

sugar pine

Pinus lambertiana

Meet the undisputed King of Pines. With the largest cones in the world and a height that rivals skyscrapers, the suga...

Birds

Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher

Myiodynastes luteiventris

The Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher is the 'squeaky toy' of the desert canyons, a boldly streaked hunter with a hidden fla...

Birds

Sulphur-breasted Parakeet

Aratinga maculata

A dazzling splash of yellow and green in the Amazonian sky, the Sulphur-breasted Parakeet is a social marvel. Once th...

Mammals

Sumatran Orangutan

Pongo abelii

Discover the Sumatran Orangutan, the iconic 'person of the forest' whose intelligence and flame-colored coat make the...

Mammals

Sumatran Rhinoceros

Dicerorhinus sumatrensis

Meet the 'Hairy Rhino,' a living fossil and the world's smallest rhinoceros. This elusive, two-horned resident of the...

Insects

Summer Chafer

Amphimallon solstitiale

Often called the 'June Bug' of Europe, the Summer Chafer is a bumbling, golden-brown beetle famous for its sunset swa...

Wildflowers

Summer snowflake

Leucojum aestivum

Graceful and resilient, the Summer snowflake dances in the spring breeze with its characteristic green-tipped bells. ...

Birds

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

The Summer Tanager is a flash of brilliant strawberry-red among the green leaves of the forest canopy. A master of th...

Birds

Sun Parakeet

Aratinga solstitialis

Meet the Sun Parakeet, a living jewel of the South American savanna. Known for its radiant golden plumage and high-sp...

Mammals

Sun-tailed Monkey

Allochrocebus solatus

The Sun-tailed Monkey is a hidden gem of the Gabonese rainforest, sporting a brilliant golden tail that glows against...

Fish

Sunshinefish

Chromis insolata

A shimmering inhabitant of the Western Atlantic's deep reef slopes, the Sunshinefish is a master of the mid-water col...

Fish

Surf Smelt

Hypomesus pretiosus

The silver ghost of the Pacific shoreline, the Surf Smelt is famous for its shimmering spawning displays in the heart...

Birds

Surfbird

Calidris virgata

A master of the crashing waves, the Surfbird is a hardy wader that swaps the rocky Pacific coastline for high-altitud...

Reptiles

Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle

Macrochelys suwanniensis

A prehistoric relic of the Deep South, the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle is a massive, ridge-shelled predator fo...

Birds

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

The ultimate long-distance traveler of the Great Plains, the Swainson's Hawk is a social raptor known for its strikin...

Birds

Swainson's Sparrow

Passer swainsonii

A resilient and social icon of the Ethiopian Highlands, Swainson's Sparrow is a charming addition to any backyard. Wi...

Birds

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

The ghost of the forest understory, the Swainson’s Thrush is best known for its haunting, upward-spiraling song. With...

Birds

Swallow-tailed Hummingbird

Eupetomena macroura

With its dramatic forked tail and shimmering violet hood, the Swallow-tailed Hummingbird is a master of the air. This...

Birds

Swallow-tailed Kite

Elanoides forficatus

Witness the most elegant acrobat of the sky. With its unmistakable forked tail and effortless gliding, the Swallow-ta...

Birds

Swallow Tanager

Tersina viridis

A shimmering jewel of the South American canopy, the Swallow Tanager captivates with its brilliant turquoise plumage ...

Birds

Swamp Harrier

Circus approximans

The Swamp Harrier is the elegant low-glider of the wetlands, easily recognized by its steady 'V-shaped' flight and st...

Wildflowers

swamp milkweed

Asclepias incarnata

The crown jewel of the butterfly garden, swamp milkweed is a vibrant, vanilla-scented powerhouse that sustains Monarc...

Mammals

Swamp Musk Shrew

Crocidura mariquensis

A cryptic resident of Africa's wetlands, the Swamp Musk Shrew is a tiny, dark-furred powerhouse that thrives in the t...

Trees & Shrubs

Swamp Paperbark

Melaleuca ericifolia

A coastal icon of southeastern Australia, the Swamp Paperbark is more than just a tree—it's a living sanctuary. With ...

Mammals

Swamp Rabbit

Sylvilagus aquaticus

The largest of the cottontails, the Swamp Rabbit is a true semi-aquatic marvel of the Southern wetlands. Known for it...

Wildflowers

swamp rose mallow

Hibiscus moscheutos

A giant of the American wetlands, the swamp rose mallow produces some of the largest native flowers in North America....

Birds

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

A secretive master of the marsh, the Swamp Sparrow is a beauty of the wetlands, distinguished by its elegant rusty pl...

Insects

Swarthy Skipper

Nastra lherminier

The understated ghost of the meadow, the Swarthy Skipper is a delight for those who appreciate the subtle details of ...

Trees & Shrubs

sweetbay magnolia

Magnolia virginiana

With its intoxicating lemony fragrance and shimmering silvery foliage, the sweetbay magnolia is the elegant centerpie...

Trees & Shrubs

Sweetsop

Annona squamosa

Meet the Sweetsop, the 'Sugar Apple' of the tropics that turns any backyard into a lush, wildlife-friendly oasis. Wit...

Fish

Swellshark

Cephaloscyllium ventriosum

Meet the master of the underwater 'puff.' The Swellshark is a beautifully mottled reef dweller known for its incredib...