Wildlife Species Library

Fish

Longnose Sucker

Catostomus catostomus

The Longnose Sucker is a master of the cold, northern depths, easily identified by its unique overhanging snout. A re...

Fish

Longsnout Boarfish

Pentaceropsis recurvirostris

With a snout like a straw and a striking suit of racing stripes, the Longsnout Boarfish is one of the most distinctiv...

Fish

Longtail Garfish

Hyporhamphus quoyi

A sleek, surface-skimming marvel of the Indo-Pacific, the Longtail Garfish is famous for its unique 'halfbeak' and it...

Fish

Longtail Stingray

Hypanus longus

A majestic glider of the Eastern Pacific, the Longtail Stingray is famous for its incredible whip-like tail and elega...

Fish

Lookdown

Selene vomer

With a body as thin as a cracker and a brilliant mirror-like finish, the Lookdown is one of the Atlantic's most strik...

Mammals

Lowe's Monkey

Cercopithecus lowei

Meet Lowe's Monkey, the agile acrobat of the West African canopy. Known for its striking white brow and complex socia...

Birds

Lucifer Hummingbird

Calothorax lucifer

A crown jewel of the Chihuahuan Desert, the Lucifer Hummingbird enchants observers with its unique curved bill and vi...

Birds

Lucy's Warbler

Leiothlypis luciae

The 'Desert Grayback' is the smallest warbler in North America, a tiny dynamo that thrives in the heat of the Southwe...

Insects

Lulworth Skipper

Thymelicus acteon

A golden-olive treasure of the southern coast, the Lulworth Skipper is one of Britain’s rarest and most localized but...

Fish

Lutke's Halfbeak

Hemiramphus lutkei

A sleek, surface-skimming marvel of the Indo-Pacific, the Lutke's Halfbeak is easily recognized by its remarkable nee...

Birds

MacGillivray's Warbler

Geothlypis tolmiei

A secretive gem of the western thickets, MacGillivray's Warbler is a ground-dwelling beauty with a striking slate-gra...

Fish

Mackerel Tuna

Euthynnus affinis

The Mackerel Tuna is the ultimate coastal speedster, flashing through the Indo-Pacific with striking wavy patterns an...

Birds

Madeira Firecrest

Regulus madeirensis

Madeira's smallest avian treasure, the Madeira Firecrest is a high-speed marvel of the North Atlantic. With its fiery...

Birds

Magellanic Cormorant

Leucocarbo magellanicus

A master of the southern kelp forests, the Magellanic Cormorant is a striking seabird defined by its vibrant red faci...

Birds

Magellanic Penguin

Spheniscus magellanicus

South America's most famous coastal bird, the Magellanic Penguin is a master of the surf and a diligent burrow-dwelle...

Birds

Magellanic Woodpecker

Campephilus magellanicus

The undisputed king of the Patagonian forests, the Magellanic Woodpecker is a prehistoric-looking giant known for its...

Birds

Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnificens

The ultimate pirate of the tropical skies, the Magnificent Frigatebird is a master of the air. With a wingspan over s...

Insects

Magnolia scale

Neolecanium cornuparvum

Often mistaken for plant buds, the Magnolia scale is a giant among scale insects. These sap-sucking specialists creat...

Birds

Magnolia Warbler

Setophaga magnolia

A vibrant jewel of the boreal forest, the Magnolia Warbler is famous for its 'necklace' of black streaks and its habi...

Fish

Magpie Perch

Pseudogoniistius nigripes

With its iconic black-and-white stripes and curious 'walking' fins, the Magpie Perch is a charismatic resident of sou...

Birds

Maguari Stork

Ciconia maguari

Often mistaken for its European cousin, the Maguari Stork is a titan of the South American wetlands, standing nearly ...

Fish

Mahogany Snapper

Lutjanus mahogoni

The Mahogany Snapper is a striking reef dweller known for its vibrant reddish hues and its signature 'ink blot' later...

Birds

Malabar Parakeet

Psittacula columboides

A hidden gem of the Western Ghats, the Malabar Parakeet dazzles with its smoky grey plumage and vibrant blue wings. T...

Mammals

Malabar Sacred Langur

Semnopithecus hypoleucos

Recognizable by its striking black 'socks' and silver-gray coat, the Malabar Sacred Langur is a majestic primate of I...

Birds

Malachite Kingfisher

Corythornis cristatus

The Malachite Kingfisher is a dazzling jewel of the African waterways, recognizable by its brilliant metallic blue pl...

Birds

Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

The iconic green-headed Mallard is the quintessential wild duck, found in almost every wetland and suburban pond acro...

Birds

Mandarin Duck

Aix galericulata

A masterpiece of nature, the Mandarin Duck is widely considered the world's most beautiful waterfowl. With its kaleid...

Mammals

Maned Wolf

Chrysocyon brachyurus

The 'fox on stilts' of South America, the Maned Wolf is a solitary, fruit-eating canine that roams the golden grassla...

Birds

Mangrove Hummingbird

Chrysuronia boucardi

A glittering turquoise gem found only in the salty mangroves of Costa Rica, this endangered hummingbird is a masterpi...

Fish

Mangrove Whipray

Urogymnus granulatus

A striking inhabitant of the tropical shallows, the Mangrove Whipray is easily identified by its polka-dotted back an...

Birds

Manx Shearwater

Puffinus puffinus

The ultimate Atlantic voyager, the Manx Shearwater spends its life bridging the gap between the ocean's surface and s...

Birds

Many-banded Aracari

Pteroglossus pluricinctus

A social and striking member of the toucan family, the Many-banded Aracari is famous for its double-banded belly and ...

Birds

Marabou Stork

Leptoptilos crumenifer

With its massive wingspan and prehistoric profile, the Marabou Stork is one of Africa's most imposing and adaptable b...

Birds

Marbled Godwit

Limosa fedoa

The Marbled Godwit is a master of the mudflats, using its long, slightly upturned bill to probe for hidden treasures....

Birds

Marbled Murrelet

Brachyramphus marmoratus

The ghost of the old-growth forest, the Marbled Murrelet is a mysterious seabird that links the deep Pacific to the a...

Fish

Marbled Torpedo

Torpedo marmorata

A master of bio-electric warfare, the Marbled Torpedo hides beneath the sand, ready to stun its prey with 80 volts of...