Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Dusky Shiner

Pteronotropis cummingsae

A shimmering inhabitant of the Southeast's mysterious blackwater streams, the Dusky Shiner is a master of the slow-mo...

Fish

Dusky Smooth-hound

Mustelus canis

The Dusky Smooth-hound is a sleek, pack-hunting 'dogfish' shark that patrols our coastal shallows. Known for its doci...

Fish

Dussumier's Halfbeak

Hyporhamphus dussumieri

A shimmering acrobat of the tropical shallows, the Dussumier's Halfbeak is easily recognized by its uniquely elongate...

Birds

Dwarf Cassowary

Casuarius bennetti

The Dwarf Cassowary is a living relic of the prehistoric world, a solitary 'mountain muruk' that haunts the misty hig...

Reptiles

Dwarf Crocodile

Osteolaemus tetraspis

The Dwarf Crocodile is the world's smallest living crocodilian, a heavily armored 'living fossil' that prowls the dar...

Fish

Dwarf scorpionfish

Sebastapistes fowleri

The Dwarf scorpionfish is a miniature marvel of evolution, using near-perfect camouflage to vanish into the tropical ...

Amphibians

Dybowski's Frog

Rana dybowskii

A champion of the cold, Dybowski's Frog is one of the first signs of spring in Northeast Asia, emerging while ice sti...

Birds

Eared Dove

Zenaida auriculata

South America's most common dove, the Eared Dove is a master of adaptation, famous for its gentle coo and the elegant...

Birds

Eared Grebe

Podiceps nigricollis

With their fiery red eyes and golden 'ear' fans, Eared Grebes are the jewels of the marsh. Watch as these master dive...

Birds

Eared Quetzal

Euptilotis neoxenus

A hidden gem of the mountain canyons, the Eared Quetzal dazzles with its emerald back and brilliant red breast. This ...

Reptiles

East African Black Mud Turtle

Pelusios subniger

A resilient wanderer of the African wetlands, the East African Black Mud Turtle is a master of survival. With its sec...

Mammals

East African Oryx

Oryx beisa

With its rapier-like horns and striking monochrome mask, the East African Oryx is the ultimate desert survivor. Often...

Mammals

East Asian finless porpoise

Neophocaena sunameri

Meet the 'smiling' phantom of the East Asian coast. This dorsal-finless wonder is a master of the shallows, weaving t...

Fish

East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse

Symphodus tinca

The East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse is the Mediterranean's living rainbow. With its kaleidoscopic colors and inquisitive...

Insects

Eastern Black Carpenter Ant

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

The Eastern Black Carpenter Ant is the heavyweight of the North American insect world. A master of social organizatio...

Fish

Eastern Blacknose Dace

Rhinichthys atratulus

A shimmering icon of the eastern mountain stream, the Eastern Blacknose Dace is known for its lightning-fast movement...

Birds

Eastern Bluebird

Sialia sialis

A flash of brilliant azure in the garden, the Eastern Bluebird is a symbol of spring and one of North America's most ...

Birds

Eastern Bonelli's Warbler

Phylloscopus orientalis

A hidden gem of the Balkan woodlands, the Eastern Bonelli's Warbler is a master of the canopy. With its silky white p...

Insects

Eastern Carpenter Bee

Xylocopa virginica

Often mistaken for oversized bumblebees, the Eastern Carpenter Bee is a master woodworker and vital pollinator. Recog...

Mammals

Eastern Chipmunk

Tamias striatus

The Eastern Chipmunk is a tireless worker of the forest floor, easily recognized by its bold stripes and rhythmic 'ch...

Insects

Eastern Cicada-killer Wasp

Sphecius speciosus

The Eastern Cicada-killer is one of North America's largest and most misunderstood wasps. A solitary giant, this fasc...

Mammals

Eastern Cottontail

Sylvilagus floridanus

With its signature fluffy white tail and nervous twitch, the Eastern Cottontail is the quintessential backyard mammal...

Birds

Eastern Crested Guineafowl

Guttera pucherani

With its wild 'mop-top' of curly black feathers and striking blue face, the Eastern Crested Guineafowl is the punk-ro...

Mammals

Eastern Deermouse

Peromyscus maniculatus

With its oversized ears and striking white underbelly, the Eastern Deermouse is the most common—and charming—nocturna...

Fish

Eastern Fortescue

Centropogon australis

A hidden gem of the Australian coastline, the Eastern Fortescue is a tiny titan of camouflage. Equipped with venomous...

Mammals

Eastern Fox Squirrel

Sciurus niger

Meet the heavyweight champion of the tree squirrel world. With their vibrant orange bellies and clever personalities,...

Mammals

Eastern Gorilla

Gorilla beringei

The Eastern Gorilla is the world's largest living primate, a gentle giant reigning over the misty forests of Central ...

Mammals

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

The clever architect of the eastern forests, the Eastern Gray Squirrel is a master of memory and agility. From its ac...

Insects

Eastern Hercules Beetle

Dynastes tityus

A prehistoric titan of the backyard, the Eastern Hercules Beetle impresses with its massive size and remarkable color...

Amphibians

Eastern-Japanese Common Toad

Bufo formosus

A stoic guardian of Japanese gardens, the Eastern-Japanese Common Toad is a master of camouflage and a nocturnal pest...

Birds

Eastern Kingbird

Tyrannus tyrannus

Meet the 'tyrant' of the backyard—a sleek, monochromatic flycatcher known for its fearless attitude and remarkable ae...

Mammals

Eastern Meadow Vole

Microtus pennsylvanicus

The Eastern Meadow Vole is a master of the 'hidden highway,' building intricate tunnel networks beneath the grass. A ...

Birds

Eastern Meadowlark

Sturnella magna

With its brilliant yellow breast and melodic, flute-like song, the Eastern Meadowlark is the golden crown of the Amer...

Reptiles

Eastern Mexican Spiny-Tailed Iguana

Ctenosaura acanthura

With its armored tail and prehistoric silhouette, the Eastern Mexican Spiny-Tailed Iguana is a charismatic relic of t...

Mammals

Eastern Mole

Scalopus aquaticus

The Eastern Mole is a subterranean powerhouse, capable of excavating 15 feet of tunnel in a single hour. While rarely...

Fish

Eastern Mosquitofish

Gambusia holbrooki

A tiny, tenacious live-bearer, the Eastern Mosquitofish is the ultimate natural pest controller, patrolling the water...