Wildlife Species Library

Mammals

Short-finned Pilot Whale

Globicephala macrorhynchus

The 'cheetah of the deep' is a master of the open ocean, known for its incredible diving speed and unbreakable family...

Fish

Short Mackerel

Rastrelliger brachysoma

The Short Mackerel is the shimmering heartbeat of Southeast Asian coasts, a deep-bodied speedster that moves in mesme...

Insects

Short-tailed Blue

Cupido argiades

A tiny, violet-hued gem of the grassy meadows, the Short-tailed Blue is famous for its delicate 'cupid' tails and low...

Birds

Short-tailed Pygmy-Tyrant

Myiornis ecaudatus

The world's smallest perching bird is a hidden gem of the tropical canopy. Looking more like a large bumblebee than a...

Birds

Short-tailed Shearwater

Ardenna tenuirostris

Meet the ultimate long-distance traveler of the Australian coast. Known for their epic 30,000km migration, Short-tail...

Birds

Short-toed Snake-Eagle

Circaetus gallicus

A master of the thermal updrafts, the Short-toed Snake-Eagle is a stunning specialist hunter with an owl-like gaze. I...

Insects

Short-winged Conehead

Conocephalus dorsalis

A gem of the marshland, the Short-winged Conehead is a vibrant green bush cricket that thrives in the humid micro-cli...

Fish

Shortbelly Rockfish

Sebastes jordani

The Shortbelly Rockfish is a slender, schooling marvel of the Pacific depths, serving as the essential 'bread and but...

Fish

Shortfin Corvina

Cynoscion parvipinnis

A shimmering silver phantom of the Pacific surf, the Shortfin Corvina is a vocal predator known for its stealth and s...

Fish

Shortfin Mako

Isurus oxyrinchus

Meet the ocean's fastest shark, a metallic-blue torpedo capable of reaching speeds that rival a car on the highway. T...

Fish

Shortfin Molly

Poecilia mexicana

A resilient gem of Central American waterways, the Shortfin Molly is famous for its ability to thrive in everything f...

Fish

Shorthead Redhorse

Moxostoma macrolepidotum

Meet the vibrant 'river vacuum' of the North American waterways. With its striking red fins and tireless work ethic, ...

Fish

Shorthorned Pygmy Devil Ray

Mobula kuhlii

The Shorthorned Pygmy Devil Ray is a miniature marvel of the tropical oceans, famous for its acrobatic leaps and gent...

Fish

Shortjaw Cisco

Coregonus zenithicus

A silver ghost of the Great Lakes, the Shortjaw Cisco thrives in the cold, dark depths where few other fish dare to g...

Fish

Shortjaw kokopu

Galaxias postvectis

Meet New Zealand's reclusive stream-climber. The Shortjaw kōkopu is a master of camouflage, thriving in the cool, bou...

Fish

Shovelnose Guitarfish

Pseudobatos productus

The ultimate master of disguise, the Shovelnose Guitarfish is a prehistoric survivor that patrols our sandy shores wi...

Birds

Shy Albatross

Thalassarche cauta

Meet Australia's only endemic albatross, a majestic sea-wanderer that spends its life gliding over the Southern Ocean...

Birds

Siberian Stonechat

Saxicola maurus

A striking master of the open fields, the Siberian Stonechat is famous for its bold black-and-orange plumage and its ...

Amphibians

Siberian Wood Frog

Rana amurensis

A champion of the cold, the Siberian Wood Frog is a master of survival in the north. Its striking orange belly and ma...

Birds

Sickle-winged Guan

Chamaepetes goudotii

A hidden gem of the Andean cloud forests, the Sickle-winged Guan is famous for its vibrant blue face and the unique '...

Mammals

Side-striped Jackal

Lupulella adusta

The Side-striped Jackal is a master of the shadows, blending perfectly into the African bush with its grizzled coat a...

Amphibians

Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog

Rana sierrae

A resilient inhabitant of the high-altitude wilderness, the Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog is a master of the alpin...

Mammals

Sika Deer

Cervus nippon

Known as the 'Miniature Elk' for their vocal nature and majestic presence, the Sika Deer is a master of the forest ed...

Insects

Silky Field Ant

Formica subsericea

The Silky Field Ant is a shimmering, high-speed architect that brings life to your garden soil. Recognizable by their...

Fish

Silky Shark

Carcharhinus falciformis

The ultimate ocean athlete, the Silky Shark is world-renowned for its shimmering metallic skin and incredible pelagic...

Birds

Silver-beaked Tanager

Ramphocelus carbo

The Silver-beaked Tanager is a masterpiece of contrast, featuring deep velvety maroon plumage and a bill that shines ...

Insects

Silver-ground Carpet

Xanthorhoe montanata

A common but beautiful summer visitor, the Silver-ground Carpet is easily recognized by its striking chocolate-brown ...

Birds

Silver Gull

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae

Australia's most iconic coastal bird, the Silver Gull, is a master of survival and a frequent visitor to backyard bir...

Fish

Silver Lamprey

Ichthyomyzon unicuspis

The silver lamprey is a remarkable 'living fossil' that has inhabited North American waterways for millions of years....

Fish

Silver Perch

Bairdiella chrysoura

The Silver Perch is the shimmering 'gold-tailed' gem of the Atlantic coast, known for its nightly drumming concerts a...

Fish

Silver Redhorse

Moxostoma anisurum

The Silver Redhorse is a shimmering, long-lived 'ghost' of the river bottom, capable of living for over 40 years in c...

Fish

Silver Shiner

Notropis photogenis

Often called the 'trout of the minnow world,' the Silver Shiner is a shimmering, high-energy acrobat found in our cle...

Insects

Silver-spotted Skipper

Epargyreus clarus

Don't let the drab brown wings fool you—the Silver-spotted Skipper is a master of disguise with a brilliant metallic ...

Insects

Silver Streaked Acacia Blue

Zinaspa todara

A shimmering jewel of the forest edge, the Silver Streaked Acacia Blue is famous for the brilliant metallic streaks t...

Insects

Silver-studded Blue

Plebejus argus

A shimmering jewel of the heathland, the Silver-studded Blue is a tiny marvel with a secret. Beyond its iridescent wi...

Birds

Silver Teal

Spatula versicolor

With its striking black cap and sky-blue bill, the Silver Teal is a jewel of South American wetlands. This elegant, s...