Wildlife Species Library

Insects

The Rustic

Hoplodrina blanda

A master of nighttime camouflage, The Rustic is the understated star of the midsummer garden. Look closely at its sil...

Insects

The Sallow

Xanthia icteritia

A golden gem of the autumn night, The Sallow moth perfectly mimics the falling leaves of the season. Its vibrant yell...

Insects

The Uncertain

Hoplodrina octogenaria

A master of summer camouflage, The Uncertain is a frequent visitor to backyard light traps. While its name suggests m...

Mammals

Therese's Shrew

Crocidura theresae

A tiny titan of the West African forest floor, Therese's Shrew is a relentless insect hunter that thrives in the humi...

Birds

Thick-billed Euphonia

Euphonia laniirostris

A burst of tropical sunshine in bird form, the Thick-billed Euphonia is a master of mimicry and a frequent visitor to...

Birds

Thick-billed Murre

Uria lomvia

Rugged, resilient, and built for the deep, the Thick-billed Murre is the Arctic's answer to the penguin. These tuxedo...

Birds

Thick-billed Raven

Corvus crassirostris

Towering over other songbirds, the Thick-billed Raven is a mountain-dwelling giant with an unmistakable ivory-tipped ...

Birds

Thick-billed Warbler

Arundinax aedon

A secretive songbird of the East Palearctic, the Thick-billed Warbler is famous for its powerful, melodic voice and i...

Insects

Thick-legged Flower Beetle

Oedemera nobilis

A shimmering emerald of the garden, the Thick-legged Flower Beetle is a sun-worshipping pollinator famous for its met...

Mammals

Thinhorn Sheep

Ovis dalli

The undisputed masters of the northern crags, Thinhorn Sheep navigate vertical wilderness with breathtaking ease. Whe...

Mammals

Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Meet the prairie’s most stylish speedster, the Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel. With its intricate racing stripes and ...

Insects

Thisbe's Tarantula-hawk Wasp

Pepsis thisbe

A shimmering titan of the insect world, Thisbe's Tarantula-hawk Wasp is a master of the desert garden, blending strik...

Mammals

Thomson's Gazelle

Eudorcas thomsonii

The Thomson's Gazelle is the iconic sprinter of the African plains, easily recognized by its bold black side-stripe a...

Fish

Thornback Skate

Raja clavata

The most common skate in European waters, the Thornback Skate is a prehistoric-looking marvel of the shallows. With i...

Fish

Threadfin Shad

Dorosoma petenense

A shimmering silver resident of America's waterways, the Threadfin Shad is the energetic pulse of the lake. Recogniza...

Birds

Three-banded Plover

Thinornis tricollaris

Meet the dapper resident of the African shoreline. With its signature double-black breast bands and vivid red eye-rin...

Insects

Three-lined Potato Beetle

Lema daturaphila

A striking visitor to the summer garden, the Three-lined Potato Beetle is known for its bold racing stripes and its u...

Birds

Three-striped Warbler

Basileuterus tristriatus

A social spark plug of the Andean cloud forest, the Three-striped Warbler is famous for leading mixed-species flocks ...

Fish

Threespot Damselfish

Stegastes planifrons

The feisty 'farmer' of the reef, the Threespot Damselfish is a tiny powerhouse that aggressively defends its underwat...

Birds

Thrush Nightingale

Luscinia luscinia

The Thrush Nightingale is the hidden virtuoso of the damp thicket, possessing a voice that can fill a forest and a pl...

Mammals

Tibetan Gazelle

Procapra picticaudata

The Tibetan Gazelle is a pint-sized master of the high-altitude steppe, easily identified by its unique heart-shaped ...

Mammals

Tibetan Macaque

Macaca thibetana

The Tibetan Macaque is a shaggy-haired mountain dweller known for its expressive face and complex social life. One of...

Fish

Tiger Grouper

Mycteroperca tigris

With its striking diagonal stripes and imposing silhouette, the Tiger Grouper is the ultimate ambush predator of the ...

Fish

Tiger Rockfish

Sebastes nigrocinctus

The tiger rockfish is a solitary sentinel of the deep, known for its striking vertical stripes and its habit of guard...

Fish

Tiger Shark

Galeocerdo cuvier

The tiger of the sea is a master of camouflage and a legendary scavenger. Recognizable by its iconic stripes and blun...

Fish

Tiger Snakemoray

Scuticaria tigrina

With its striking leopard-like spots and incredible serpentine grace, the Tiger Snakemoray is one of the reef's most ...

Insects

Tile-horned Prionus

Prionus imbricornis

A nocturnal giant with architecturally stunning antennae, the Tile-horned Prionus is one of North America's most impr...

Insects

Tobacco Budworm Moth

Chloridea virescens

A delicate visitor of the night, the Tobacco Budworm Moth features subtle green hues and elegant stripes. While often...

Birds

Toco Toucan

Ramphastos toco

Meet the flamboyant icon of the South American tropics. With its oversized orange beak and curious personality, the T...

Birds

Tody Motmot

Hylomanes momotula

Meet the Tody Motmot, the miniature, racquet-less wonder of the Central American understory. Small in size but big on...

Insects

Tomentose Burying Beetle

Nicrophorus tomentosus

The Tomentose Burying Beetle is the golden-haired undertaker of the forest floor. With its striking orange-on-black p...

Fish

Tomtate

Haemulon aurolineatum

The Tomtate is the shimmering socialite of the Atlantic reefs, recognized by its bold yellow racing stripe and signat...

Birds

Topknot Pigeon

Lopholaimus antarcticus

Meet the 'Flock-Pigeon' of the rainforest canopy. The Topknot Pigeon is a spectacular, crested wanderer that brings a...

Fish

Topsmelt Silverside

Atherinops affinis

The shimmering acrobat of the Pacific shallows, the Topsmelt Silverside brings a flash of brilliant silver to coastal...

Mammals

Toque Macaque

Macaca sinica

Endemic to the island of Sri Lanka, the Toque Macaque is famous for its 'toque' hairstyle and sharp intelligence. The...

Fish

Torrent Sculpin

Cottus rhotheus

The Torrent Sculpin is a master of disguise, hugging the rocky floors of the Pacific Northwest's wildest rivers. With...