Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

Giant Anteater

Myrmecophaga tridactyla

The giant anteater is nature's most specialized architect, featuring a two-foot tongue and claws strong enough to det...

Mammals

Giant Armadillo

Priodontes maximus

The 'Ecosystem Engineer' of South America, the Giant Armadillo is a reclusive giant that shapes the wilderness with i...

Insects

Giant Bark Aphid

Longistigma caryae

Meet the giant of the aphid world, a master of bark-mimicry that forms bustling miniature cities on our most majestic...

Fish

Giant Boarfish

Paristiopterus labiosus

The Giant Boarfish is an architectural marvel of the ocean, featuring a stunning 'armored' head and a specialized tub...

Birds

Giant Conebill

Conirostrum binghami

A specialist of the high Andes, the Giant Conebill is an acrobatic master of the Polylepis forests, recognized by its...

Birds

Giant Cowbird

Molothrus oryzivorus

The largest of the cowbirds, this iridescent Neotropical specialist is famous for its clever brood parasitism and str...

Mammals

Giant Eland

Tragelaphus derbianus

Meet the world's largest antelope, a spiraled-horn giant that roams the African savannas with surprising grace. Rare,...

Fish

Giant Electric Ray

Narcine entemedor

Meet the 'Intimidator' of the Pacific shallows—a master of camouflage that carries its own biological batteries. The ...

Mammals

Giant Forest Hog

Hylochoerus meinertzhageni

Meet the 'Ghost of the Forest,' Africa's largest and most mysterious wild pig. With its massive size and shaggy black...

Fish

Giant Frogfish

Antennarius commerson

The ultimate master of disguise, the Giant Frogfish 'walks' along the ocean floor and uses a built-in fishing rod to ...

Insects

Giant Ghost Shrimp

Neotrypaea gigas

The translucent 'architect of the tideflats,' Giant Ghost Shrimp are secretive engineers that build vast subterranean...

Mammals

Giant Ground Pangolin

Smutsia gigantea

The largest of all pangolin species, this 'scaly anteater' is a relic of prehistoric design. An endangered marvel of ...

Fish

Giant Guitarfish

Glaucostegus typus

A striking blend of shark and ray, the Giant Guitarfish is a master of camouflage in the Indo-Pacific shallows. This ...

Birds

Giant Hummingbird

Patagona gigas

The Giant Hummingbird is a true marvel of the Andes, standing as the largest hummingbird in the world with the wingsp...

Birds

Giant Kingfisher

Megaceryle maxima

The largest kingfisher on the African continent, this striking bird is a master of the 'sit-and-wait' hunting techniq...

Fish

Giant kokopu

Galaxias argenteus

The Giant kokopu is the undisputed heavyweight of New Zealand's freshwater world. A cryptic beauty with golden 'star-...

Fish

Giant Moray

Gymnothorax javanicus

The undisputed heavyweight of the Indo-Pacific reefs, the Giant Moray is a master of stealth and power. This massive,...

Fish

Giant Oarfish

Regalecus glesne

Meet the real-life sea serpent: a shimmering, ribbon-like giant that haunts the ocean's twilight zone. Growing up to ...

Fish

Giant Sea Bass

Stereolepis gigas

The Giant Sea Bass is a gentle, curious titan of the California kelp forests. Once nearly extinct, these massive 'pup...

Fish

Giant Trevally

Caranx ignobilis

Meet the 'Gangster of the Ocean,' a powerful apex predator known for its incredible strength and the ability to snatc...

Insects

Giant Whitefly

Aleurodicus dugesii

A master of disguise and wax-work, the Giant Whitefly is an architectural marvel of the insect world. Famous for the ...

Insects

Giant Willow Aphid

Tuberolachnus salignus

Meet the giant of the aphid world. With its prehistoric appearance and unique 'shark fin' back, the Giant Willow Aphi...

Birds

Gila Woodpecker

Melanerpes uropygialis

The spirited architect of the desert, the Gila Woodpecker is as famous for its bold personality as it is for its icon...

Birds

Gilded Flicker

Colaptes chrysoides

The golden-winged architect of the Sonoran Desert, the Gilded Flicker is a striking woodpecker that makes its home in...

Birds

Gilded Hummingbird

Hylocharis chrysura

With its shimmering bronze-green feathers and striking coral-red bill, the Gilded Hummingbird is a jewel of South Ame...

Birds

Gilt-edged Tanager

Tangara cyanoventris

A shimmering jewel of the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, the Gilt-edged Tanager captivates with its brilliant golden plum...

Insects

Glassy-winged Sharpshooter

Homalodisca vitripennis

A large and distinctive leafhopper, the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter is famous for its transparent wings and its specia...

Birds

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

The Glaucous Gull is a ghostly titan of the north, ruling the Arctic skies with its massive wingspan and distinctive ...

Birds

Glaucous Macaw

Anodorhynchus glaucus

A turquoise ghost of the South American rivers, the Glaucous Macaw is a majestic parrot that remains one of the world...

Birds

Glaucous Tanager

Thraupis glaucocolpa

A shimmering pale-blue gem of the northern South American lowlands, the Glaucous Tanager is a social and vocal visito...

Birds

Glaucous-winged Gull

Larus glaucescens

Meet the undisputed king of the Pacific Northwest coast. With its pearly grey wings and bold personality, the Glaucou...

Birds

Glistening-green Tanager

Chlorochrysa phoenicotis

The Glistening-green Tanager is a living emerald of the Andean cloud forests. With its luminous plumage and energetic...

Birds

Glittering-bellied Emerald

Chlorostilbon lucidus

A shimmering jewel of the southern hemisphere, the Glittering-bellied Emerald brings a flash of metallic green and a ...

Birds

Glittering-throated Emerald

Chionomesa fimbriata

A shimmering jewel of South American gardens, the Glittering-throated Emerald is as bold as it is beautiful. With its...

Birds

Glossy-black Thrush

Turdus serranus

The Glossy-black Thrush is the 'midnight' songster of the Andes, recognizable by its jet-black plumage and glowing or...

Birds

Glossy Flowerpiercer

Diglossa lafresnayii

The Glossy Flowerpiercer is the clever 'nectar thief' of the Andes, easily recognized by its uniquely hooked bill and...