Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Wahlberg's Eagle

Hieraaetus wahlbergi

A nimble master of the African savanna, Wahlberg's Eagle is a migratory marvel known for its distinctive crest and in...

Fish

Wahoo

Acanthocybium solandri

A bolt of iridescent blue in the open ocean, the Wahoo is the ultimate high-speed predator. Known for its razor-sharp...

Fish

Walleye

Sander vitreus

The golden ghost of the freshwater depths, the Walleye is a master of the night. With its glowing, light-sensitive ey...

Mammals

Walter's Duiker

Philantomba walteri

Discovered by science only in 2010, Walter's Duiker is a master of disguise in the West African undergrowth. This tin...

Insects

Wandering Glider

Pantala flavescens

Meet the world’s ultimate traveler: the Wandering Glider. This golden-winged dragonfly holds the record for the longe...

Birds

Wandering Tattler

Tringa incana

A hardy specialist of the rocky surf, the Wandering Tattler is a master of the Pacific's most rugged coastlines. With...

Mammals

Wapiti

Cervus canadensis

Witness the 'ghosts of the forest' in your own backyard. From the haunting bugles of the autumn rut to their stately ...

Birds

Warbling Vireo

Vireo gilvus

The Warbling Vireo is the tireless soloist of the summer leaves, known for a rambling song that seems to never end. T...

Fish

Warpaint Shiner

Coccotis coccogenis

With a vibrant crimson stripe across its cheek and a shimmering iridescent body, the Warpaint Shiner is the hidden ge...

Fish

Warty Anglerfish

Antennarius maculatus

Meet the ocean's most patient fisherman, the Warty Anglerfish. With its spectacular camouflage and a built-in fishing...

Mollusks

Wartyback

Pustulosa nodulata

A rugged and resilient filter feeder, the Wartyback is an essential architect of North American river ecosystems. Kno...

Wildflowers

Wasatch Beardtongue

Penstemon cyananthus

A stunning burst of electric blue, the Wasatch Beardtongue is the crown jewel of the Intermountain West’s wild garden...

Mammals

Water Chevrotain

Hyemoschus aquaticus

A mysterious 'fanged' inhabitant of the African rainforest, the Water Chevrotain is a master of the night and a surpr...

Mammals

Water Deer

Hydropotes inermis

With their endearing rounded ears and unusual 'vampire' tusks, Water Deer are one of the most distinctive mammals you...

Insects

Water Ermine

Spilosoma urticae

A ghostly beauty of the night, the Water Ermine captivates with its pristine, snowy-white wings. This elusive moth is...

Wildflowers

water forget-me-not

Myosotis scorpioides

The water forget-me-not is a sprawling, sky-blue gem that turns muddy banks into living tapestries. A favorite of poe...

Wildflowers

water hemlock

Cicuta maculata

Often called the most 'violently toxic' plant in North America, water hemlock is a tall, striking wetland perennial t...

Mammals

Water Opossum

Chironectes minimus

Meet the world's only aquatic marsupial, a nocturnal master of the river with waterproof fur and webbed feet. Elusive...

Birds

Water Pipit

Anthus spinoletta

A hardy traveler from the high mountain peaks, the Water Pipit is a master of the shoreline. Look for its elegant tai...

Aquatic Plants

Water Snowflake

Nymphoides indica

Adorn your pond with the delicate, fringed beauty of the Water Snowflake, a resilient aquatic plant that transforms w...

Mammals

Waterbuck

Kobus ellipsiprymnus

The Waterbuck is a robust and regal antelope known for its shaggy coat and its inseparable bond with African waterway...

Algae

watermelon snow

Chlamydomonas nivalis

Transforming pristine white peaks into shades of rose and crimson, watermelon snow is a microscopic marvel that thriv...

Aquatic Plants

Watershield

Brasenia schreberi

The Watershield is a master of pond geometry, featuring perfectly oval floating leaves and a mysterious gelatinous co...

Birds

Wattled Crane

Grus carunculatus

The Wattled Crane is Africa's tallest and rarest crane, instantly recognizable by the unique fleshy 'wattles' hanging...

Birds

Wattled Curassow

Crax globulosa

The Wattled Curassow is a crown jewel of the Amazonian understory, known for its striking curly crest and elusive nat...

Birds

Wattled Guan

Aburria aburri

A majestic specialist of the Andean cloud forests, the Wattled Guan is instantly recognizable by its vibrant red-and-...

Birds

Wattled Lapwing

Vanellus senegallus

The Wattled Lapwing is the striking, yellow-masked guardian of the African landscape. Known for its bold personality ...

Birds

Wattled Starling

Creatophora cinerea

The Wattled Starling is Africa's nomadic 'locust bird,' famous for the male's bizarre and striking breeding ornaments...

Fish

Weakfish

Cynoscion regalis

A shimmering specter of the Atlantic estuaries, the Weakfish is prized for its iridescent purple hues and its unique ...

Mammals

Weddell Seal

Leptonychotes weddellii

The ghost of the Antarctic ice, the Weddell Seal is a master of the deep, capable of diving over 600 meters while sin...

Birds

Wedge-billed Woodcreeper

Glyphorynchus spirurus

A tiny, bark-climbing marvel of the tropical rainforest, the Wedge-billed Woodcreeper is easily identified by its uni...

Birds

Wedge-tailed Eagle

Aquila audax

Meet Australia’s largest bird of prey, a magnificent raptor with a massive wingspan and an iconic wedge-shaped tail. ...

Birds

Wedge-tailed Shearwater

Ardenna pacifica

Often called the 'moaning bird' for its ghostly nocturnal wails, this incredible voyager travels thousands of miles a...

Fish

Weed Shiner

Alburnops texanus

A shimmering highlight of Southern waterways, the Weed Shiner is a master of the underwater thicket. This small, soci...

Fish

Weedy Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis cirrosa

A phantom of the reef, the Weedy Scorpionfish uses a suit of fleshy 'weeds' and mottled colors to vanish against the ...

Insects

Welsh Chafer

Hoplia philanthus

A glittering jewel of the summer garden, the Welsh Chafer dazzles with its iridescent scales and sun-loving personali...