Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

Speke's Gazelle

Gazella spekei

The Speke's Gazelle is a pint-sized desert survivor, famous for its unique 'honking' nose and striking facial stripes...

Birds

Speke's Weaver

Ploceus spekei

The Speke's Weaver is a vibrant, golden-hued architect of the East African savanna, famous for its elaborate woven ne...

Insects

Spined Soldier Bug

Podisus maculiventris

Meet your garden's most effective tiny security guard. The Spined Soldier Bug is a master hunter that protects your p...

Fish

Spinetail Devil Ray

Mobula mobular

The Spinetail Devil Ray is a breathtaking ocean acrobat, known for its massive wingspan and its habit of leaping high...

Birds

Spinifex Pigeon

Geophaps plumifera

Meet the 'miniature punk' of the Australian outback. With its striking upright crest and vibrant cinnamon plumage, th...

Mammals

Spinner Dolphin

Stenella longirostris

The ocean’s most spectacular acrobat, the Spinner Dolphin, is a master of the air and sea. Watch as these slender, so...

Fish

Spinner Shark

Carcharhinus brevipinna

Meet the ocean's most acrobatic hunter. The Spinner Shark is famous for its high-speed vertical leaps and spiraling a...

Ferns

spinulose wood fern

Dryopteris carthusiana

A lacy, lime-green inhabitant of the forest's dampest corners, the spinulose wood fern is a master of the shade. Its ...

Fish

Spiny Dogfish

Squalus acanthias

The ocean's most sophisticated traveler, the Spiny Dogfish is a master of the deep. Recognizable by its white-spotted...

Wildflowers

spiny phlox

Phlox hoodii

A tough-as-nails survivor of the American West, Spiny Phlox turns rocky, barren soils into a sea of white blossoms ev...

Mollusks

Spiny Slippersnail

Bostrycapulus aculeatus

The Spiny Slippersnail is a master of the intertidal zone, sporting a prickly suit of armor and a fascinating life st...

Crustaceans

Spiny Squat lobster

Galathea strigosa

The Spiny Squat Lobster is the jewel of the Northeast Atlantic, instantly recognizable by its brilliant neon-blue str...

Micro-Wildlife

Spirogyra

Lepocinclis spirogyroides

A masterpiece of microscopic geometry, Lepocinclis spirogyroides is a spiraling, emerald-hued wonder that brings high...

Birds

Spix's Guan

Penelope jacquacu

The iconic 'forest turkey' of the Amazon, Spix's Guan is a master of the canopy known for its striking red throat and...

Birds

Spix's Macaw

Cyanopsitta spixii

The Spix's Macaw is a symbol of hope and persistence, recently returned to the Brazilian wild after being extinct in ...

Insects

Spongy Moth

Lymantria dispar

The Spongy Moth is one of nature's most resilient survivors, famous for its striking larvae and the day-flying antics...

Fish

Spoonhead Sculpin

Cottus ricei

The Spoonhead Sculpin is a master of the northern depths, sporting a uniquely flattened head and a coat of sharp pric...

Birds

Spot-breasted Ibis

Bostrychia rara

A 'ghost' of the African tropical forest, the Spot-breasted Ibis is a master of camouflage and stealth. With its irid...

Birds

Spot-crowned Woodcreeper

Lepidocolaptes affinis

A master of the vertical climb, the Spot-crowned Woodcreeper is the high-altitude specialist of the Middle American c...

Birds

Spot-throated Hummingbird

Thaumasius taczanowskii

A Peruvian endemic with a charmingly freckled throat, the Spot-throated Hummingbird is a master of the dry Andean val...

Insects

Spot-winged Glider

Pantala hymenaea

The ultimate aerial nomad, the Spot-winged Glider is a golden-hued pilot that travels thousands of miles on the wind....

Fish

Spotfin Butterflyfish

Chaetodon ocellatus

A masterpiece of Caribbean color, the Spotfin Butterflyfish is easily identified by its sun-yellow fins and its cleve...

Fish

Spotfin Croaker

Roncador stearnsii

A powerful swimmer of the Pacific surf, the Spotfin Croaker is a coastal icon known for its metallic sheen and the di...

Fish

Spottail Seabream

Diplodus holbrookii

Meet the "pinfish with a spot," a shimmering coastal regular that brings life to every pier and jetty. With its curio...

Fish

Spottail Shiner

Hudsonius hudsonius

The Spottail Shiner is a shimmering sentinel of our freshwater shores, recognized by the bold black 'thumbprint' at t...

Insects

Spotted Asparagus Beetle

Crioceris duodecimpunctata

Often mistaken for a ladybug at a distance, the Spotted Asparagus Beetle is a vibrant, 12-spotted jewel of the summer...

Birds

Spotted Barbtail

Premnoplex brunnescens

A secretive gem of the Andean mist, the Spotted Barbtail is a master of the mossy understory. With its unique spiny t...

Insects

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

With its neon-green coat and twelve bold black spots, the Spotted Cucumber Beetle is a striking garden visitor that i...

Wildflowers

Spotted deadnettle

Lamium maculatum

A silver-tongued beauty of the shade, Spotted Deadnettle brightens dark garden corners while providing a critical nec...

Birds

Spotted Dove

Spilopelia chinensis

With its delicate checkered 'pearl neck' and peaceful coo, the Spotted Dove is a charming visitor to any garden. Thes...

Birds

Spotted Eagle-Owl

Bubo africanus

With its iconic ear tufts and piercing yellow gaze, the Spotted Eagle-Owl is the ultimate nocturnal guardian of the g...

Fish

Spotted Eagle Ray

Aetobatus narinari

The Spotted Eagle Ray is the undisputed 'bird of the sea,' famous for its stunning white-spotted pattern and the way ...

Insects

Spotted Green Pine Needle Aphid

Eulachnus agilis

Meet the sprinter of the insect world. The Spotted Green Pine Needle Aphid is a leopard-spotted speedster that brings...

Birds

Spotted Harrier

Circus assimilis

The Spotted Harrier is an elegant low-altitude specialist, easily recognized by its 'smoke-grey' wings and striking c...

Mammals

Spotted Hyena

Crocuta crocuta

Often misunderstood but undeniably brilliant, the Spotted Hyena is the savanna's most successful social predator. Wit...

Wildflowers

spotted Joe-Pye weed

Eutrochium maculatum

A towering icon of the American wetlands, Spotted Joe-Pye Weed is a pollinator powerhouse known for its massive pink ...