Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

Southern Reedbuck

Redunca arundinum

With its elegant, forward-curving horns and a signature whistling call, the Southern Reedbuck is a master of the wetl...

Mammals

Southern Right Whale Dolphin

Lissodelphis peronii

Meet the ocean's most streamlined acrobat. The Southern Right Whale Dolphin is a finless wonder of the deep, known fo...

Birds

Southern Royal Albatross

Diomedea epomophora

The Southern Royal Albatross is a magnificent giant of the sea, boasting one of the largest wingspans in the avian wo...

Sharks

Southern Sawshark

Pristiophorus nudipinnis

A master of the seafloor, the Southern Sawshark uses its incredible toothy rostrum to navigate the dark depths of the...

Insects

Southern Skimmer

Orthetrum brunneum

A master of the summer heat, the Southern Skimmer is easily identified by the striking, uniform powder-blue coat of t...

Crustaceans

Southern Spiny Lobster

Palinurus gilchristi

The Southern Spiny Lobster is the armored king of the South African continental shelf. A social scavenger known for i...

Fish

Southern Stingray

Hypanus americanus

The Southern Stingray is a master of camouflage, gliding through sun-drenched shallows and sandy flats with effortles...

Ferns

southern sword fern

Nephrolepis exaltata

With its iconic arching fronds and vibrant green hue, the southern sword fern is the quintessential backyard fern. It...

Mammals

Southern Tamandua

Tamandua tetradactyla

A charismatic climber with a distinctive black 'vest' and a powerful prehensile tail. The Southern Tamandua is South ...

Amphibians

Southern Toad

Anaxyrus terrestris

The Southern Toad is a charming and helpful garden guest, easily identified by the distinct knobs on its head. These ...

Mammals

Southern Tree Hyrax

Dendrohyrax arboreus

Meet the elephant's tiny cousin that lives in the clouds. The Southern Tree Hyrax is a nocturnal acrobat, turning the...

Insects

Southern Wood Ant

Formica rufa

Meet the forest's most industrious engineers: the Southern Wood Ant. Famous for their massive thatched mounds and org...

Insects

Southern Yellowjacket

Vespula squamosa

The Southern Yellowjacket is a vibrant and highly social wasp famous for its unique orange queens and sprawling under...

Wildflowers

Spanish Bluebell

Hyacinthoides hispanica

A robust and cheerful herald of spring, the Spanish Bluebell brightens shady garden corners with its sturdy spikes of...

Insects

Spanish Fly

Lytta vesicatoria

A shimmering jewel of the insect world, the Spanish Fly is an iridescent wonder with a hidden, toxic punch. Watch the...

Crustaceans

Spanish Lobster

Scyllarides aequinoctialis

A master of disguise on the Atlantic reef, the Spanish Lobster swaps traditional claws for incredible shovel-shaped a...

Invertebrates

Spanish Slug

Arion vulgaris

The Spanish Slug is a resilient and fascinating wanderer of the night. Known for its vibrant colors and incredible ap...

Birds

Spanish Sparrow

Passer hispaniolensis

A vibrant and gregarious inhabitant of the Mediterranean, the Spanish Sparrow is defined by its striking streaked plu...

Trees & Shrubs

sparkleberry

Vaccinium arboreum

The tallest of the native blueberries, the Sparkleberry is a hardy Southern icon known for its characterful twisted t...

Birds

Sparkling Violetear

Colibri coruscans

A shimmering emerald icon of the Andes, the Sparkling Violetear is as bold in personality as it is in color. Famous f...

Aquatic Plants

spatterdock

Nuphar advena

A vibrant staple of North American wetlands, the Spatterdock offers more than just beauty—it is a bustling hub for aq...

Birds

Speckle-faced Parrot

Pionus tumultuosus

Perched high in the misty Andean cloud forests, the Speckle-faced Parrot is a master of the canopy, adorned with a un...

Insects

Speckled Bush-cricket

Leptophyes punctatissima

A master of garden camouflage, the Speckled Bush-cricket is a flightless wonder covered in a galaxy of tiny dark spot...

Fish

Speckled Carpetshark

Hemiscyllium trispeculare

The Speckled Carpetshark is the ocean's most charismatic pedestrian, a tiny predator that walks across the reef on it...

Fish

Speckled Dace

Rhinichthys osculus

The ultimate survivor of Western waters, the Speckled Dace is a master of adaptation found everywhere from desert spr...

Birds

Speckled Pigeon

Columba guinea

With its striking red eye-patches and beautifully patterned 'speckled' wings, this hardy African native is a master o...

Fish

Speckled rockfish

Sebastes ovalis

A master of the deep-water reefs, the Speckled rockfish is easily identified by the thousands of tiny dark spots that...

Birds

Speckled Tanager

Ixothraupis guttata

A masterpiece of nature's pointillism, the Speckled Tanager is a vibrant green gem of the tropical canopy. These soci...

Reptiles

Spectacled Caiman

Caiman crocodilus

The Spectacled Caiman is a master of the water's edge, easily recognized by the bony ridge between its eyes that give...

Mammals

Spectacled Flying-fox

Pteropus conspicillatus

Meet the 'forest gardener' of the tropics. With its distinctive golden eye-patches and impressive meter-wide wingspan...

Birds

Spectacled Parrotlet

Forpus conspicillatus

The Spectacled Parrotlet is a pint-sized powerhouse of color and personality, famous for the brilliant blue 'glasses'...

Birds

Spectacled Petrel

Procellaria conspicillata

A rare gem of the South Atlantic, the Spectacled Petrel is named for the striking white bands that circle its eyes. N...

Mammals

Spectacled Porpoise

Phocoena dioptrica

The ghost of the Southern Ocean, the Spectacled Porpoise is a striking black-and-white enigma. One of the rarest sigh...

Birds

Spectacled Thrush

Turdus nudigenis

With its striking orange-yellow 'spectacles' and a song that rivals the finest musicians, the Spectacled Thrush is a ...

Fish

Spectacled Triplefin

Ruanoho whero

Meet the tiny sentinel of New Zealand's rocky reefs. With its distinctive blue-lined face and 'spectacled' eyes, the ...

Birds

Spectacled Weaver

Ploceus ocularis

With its distinctive black 'spectacles' and piercing pale eyes, the Spectacled Weaver is a master architect of the Af...