Illustration of a Striped Surgeon Fish (Acanthurus Lineatus)
Illustration of a Brown Surgeonfish (Acanthurus Nigrofuscus)
Illustration of Acridotheres tristis (Common Myna), which is an invasive pest in South Africa, North America, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and many Pacific islands as it out-competes native hollow-nesting bird species
Illustration of Aegolius acadicus (Northern Saw-whet Owl)
Illustration of Agelaius phoeniceus (Red-winged Blackbird)
Illustration of Ailuropoda melanoleuca (Panda)
Illustration of Alligator mississippiensis (American Alligator)
A side view of a Seaside Sparrow
A side view of a Nelson's Sparrow. Nelson's sparrow and the saltmarsh sparrow were considered to be a single species, the sharp-tailed sparrow; because of this it was briefly known as Nelson's sharp-tailed sparrow
Illustration of Amniataba caudavittata (Yellowtail trumpeter)
Illustration of Anas penelope (Eurasian Wigeon)
Illustration of Anas rubripes (American Black Duck)
Illustration of Anguilla rostrata (American Eel) glass eel
Illustration of Anguilla rostrata (American Eel) leptocephalus
Illustration of Anseranas semipalmata (Magpie Goose)
A waterbird species found in coastal northern Australia. The adult Magpie goose has black and white feathers, a long neck and a cranial knob (smaller in females). They also have orange legs with partly webbed feet, and a red beak with a white hook on the end which assists them in probing for food. The Northern Territory holds the largest populations and breeding areas of the Magpie goose with an estimated population of over 2 million individuals
Illustration of Anura (Frog) lifecycle: day 01 egg
Illustration of Anura (Frog) lifecycle: day 03-04 tailbud
Illustration of Anura (Frog) lifecycle: day 06 tadpole with external gills
Illustration of Anura (Frog) lifecycle: day 09 tadpole with internal gills
Illustration of Anura (Frog) lifecycle: day 12 tadpole with operculum
Illustration of Anura (Frog) lifecycle: day 70 tadpole with hindlimbs
Illustration of Anura (Frog) lifecycle: day 84 tadpole with forelimbs
Illustration of Anura (Frog) lifecycle: day 84+ tadpole metamorphosis
Illustration of Anura (Frog) lifecycle: day 84+ young frog
Illustration of Flagfin Angelfish (Apolemichthy Trimaculatus)
Illustration of Aptenodytes forsteri (Emperor Penguin)
Illustration of Arctogadus glacialis (Arctic Cod)
Illustration of Ardea Herodias (Great Blue Heron)
Illustration of Arius graeffei (Fork-tailed Catfish)
Illustration of Arrhamphus sclerolepis (Snub-nosed Garfish)
Illustration of Arripis georgianus (Australian Herring)
Illustration of Atherinomorus duodecimalis (Tropical silverside)
Illustration of Bairdiella chrysoura (American Silver Perch)
Illustration of Balaena mysticetus (Bowhead Whale)
Illustration of Balistapus undulatus (Orange-lined Triggerfish)
Illustration of Bolbometopon muricatum (Green Humphead Parrotfish)
Illustration of Brachionichthys hirsutus (Spotted Handfish)
Illustration of Branta bernicla (Atlantic Brant Goose)
Illustration of Branta canadensis (Canada Goose)
Illustration of Brevoortia tyrannus (Atlantic Menhaden)
Illustration of Brevoortia tyrannus (Atlantic Menhaden) juvenile
Illustration of Bufo americanus (American Toad) adult
Illustration of Buteo lineatus (Red-shouldered Hawk)
Illustration of Buteo rufinus (Long-legged Buzzard)
Illustration of Calidris ferruginea (Curlew Sandpiper)
Illustration of Camelus dromedarius (Arabian Camel)
Illustration of Caranx ignobilis (Giant Trevally)
Illustration of Carcharhinus melanopterus (Blacktip Reef Shark)
Illustration of Cardinalis cardinalis (Northern Cardinal)
Illustration of Catharus bicknelli (Bicknell's Thrush)
The common snook (Centropomus undecimalis) is a species of marine fish in the family Centropomidae of the order Perciformes. The common snook is also known as the sergeant fish or robalo
Side view illustration of an adult Blue-spotted Grouper. The blue-spotted grouper was introduced to the Hawaiian islands from Moorea, French Polynesia in the late 1950s in an attempt to establish a grouper fishery in Hawaii
Illustration of Cephalopholis miniata (Vermillion Sea Bass)
Illustration of Chaetodipus hispidus (Hispid Pocket Mouse)
Illustration of Chaetodon lineolatus (Lined Butterflyfish)
Illustration of Charadrius melodus (Piping Plover)
Illustration of Charadrius melodus (Piping Plover) 2
Illustration of Charadrius montanus (Mountain Plover)
Illustration of a male Cheilinus undulatus (Humphead Wrasse)
The species, also known commonly as a clown featherback fish, occurs in Thailand, Lao PDR, Viet Nam, and Cambodia. It has been introduced to Myanmar and the Philippines for aquaculture. Juveniles are popular in the aquarium trade and large fish are popular for public aquaria. In some parts of the Philippines, its introduction is wreaking havoc on the local fishing industry
The Atlantic Bumper is a game fish found from Massachusetts to Florida in the Western Atlantic Ocean. They eat smaller fish, cephalopods, and zooplankton
Illustration of a Bullethead Parrotfish (Chlorurus Spilurus)
Illustration of Coccyzus minor (Mangrove Cuckoo)
Illustration of Coris julis (Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse)
Illustration of Crotalus spp. (Rattlesnake) venomous pitvipers found only in the Americas from southern Canada to northern Argentina. The name is derived from the Greek word krotalon, which means "rattle" or "castanet", and refers to the rattle on the end of the tail that make this group so distinctive
Illustration of Crotalus viridis cereberus (Arizona Black Rattlesnake)
Illustration of Cygnus buccinator (Trumpeter Swan)
Flying fish can make powerful, self-propelled leaps out of water into air, where their long, wing-like fins enable gliding flight for considerable distances above the water's surface. This uncommon ability is a natural defense mechanism to evade predators
Illustration of Dacelo novaeguineae (Laughing Kookaburra)
Birds eye view of a southern stingray, created by science communication course student Tori Agnew
Illustration of Dendrobates pumilio (Dart-poison Frog) adult
Illustration of a Cerulean Warbler (Dendroica Cerulea)
Illustration of Dendroica discolor (Prairie Warbler)
Illustration of a Dermochelys coriacea (Leatherback Turtle) hatchling
Illustration of Diplodus vulgaris (Common Two-banded Seabream)
Illustration of Dolichonyx oryzivorus (Bobolink)
Illustration of Dromaius novaehollandiae (Emu)
Illustration of Elanus leucurus (White-tailed Kite)
Illustration of Empidonax virescens (Acadian Flycatcher)
Illustration of Enhydra lutris (Sea Otter)
Illustration of Enhydra lutris (Sea Otter)
Illustration of Epinephelus fuscoguttatus (Brown-marbled Grouper)
The Atlantic Goliath Grouper, commonly known as the jewfish, is a large saltwater fish of the grouper family found primarily in shallow tropical waters among coral and artificial reefs at depths from 5 to 50 m (16 to 164 ft). They may reach extremely large sizes, growing to lengths of up to 3 m (10 ft) and can weigh as much as 360 kg (790 lb). Since 1990, the fishery has been closed to harvest throughout the southeast region of the United States
The Atlantic Goliath Grouper, commonly known as the jewfish, is a large saltwater fish of the grouper family found primarily in shallow tropical waters among coral and artificial reefs at depths from 5 to 50 m (16 to 164 ft). They may reach extremely large sizes, growing to lengths of up to 3 m (10 ft) and can weigh as much as 360 kg (790 lb). Since 1990, the fishery has been closed to harvest throughout the southeast region of the United States.
Illustration of Equus ferus caballus (Horse)
Illustration of Equus ferus caballus (Horse)
Illustration of Equus ferus caballus (Pony)
Illustration of Equus ferus caballus (Pony)
Illustration of Eretmochelys imbricata (Hawksbill Turtle) adult
Illustration of Eretmochelys imbricata (Hawksbill Turtle) hatchling
Illustration of Esox niger (Chain Pickerel)
Illustration of Euderma maculatum (Spotted Bat)
Illustration of Eumeces fasciatus (American Five-lined Skink)
Illustration of Eurycea bislineata (Northern Two-lined Salamander)
Illustration of Falco mexicanus (Prairie Falcon)
Illustration of Falco peregrinus (Peregrine Falcon)
Illustration of a school of fish, great for a subtle suggestion of fish on blue background
Bottom view illustration of a female Great Frigatebird. It is a large dispersive seabird in the frigatebird family. Major nesting populations are found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, as well as a population in the South Atlantic
Illustration of a domesticated chicken
Illustration of a rooster (Gallus Gallus Domesticus)
Illustration of Geochelone nigra (Galapagos Giant Tortoise)
A second illustration of Geochelone nigra (Galapagos Giant Tortoise)
Illustration of Geococcyx californianus (Greater Roadrunner)
Illustration of Geomys bursarius (Plains Pocket Gopher)
Illustration of Gerres subfasciatus (Silver Biddy)
Illustration of Giraffa camelopardalis (Giraffe)
Illustration of Grus americana (Whooping Crane)
Illustration of Grus americana (Whooping Crane)
Illustration of Gymnomyza samoensis (Ma'o Ma'o), which is endemic to Samoa and American Samoa. It is classified Endangered by the IUCN, most likely due to habitat loss, and the introduction of rats and other predators to the islands
Illustration of Haematopus longirostris (Pied Oystercatcher)
Illustration of Haematopus palliatus (American Oystercatcher)
Haemulon plumierii, the white grunt or common grunt, is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Haemulidae native to the western Atlantic Ocean
Illustration of Haliaeetus leucocephalus (Bald Eagle)
Illustration of Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea Eagle)
Native to India, introduced to Hawaii Island in 1883 (via Jamaica, where it was also introduced), then introduced to Maui, Molokai, and Oahu; none were introduced on the island of Kauai. Mongoose were imported by the sugar industry to control rats in cane fields. This infamous mistake was made without much knowledge about mongoose. Mongoose, which are active during the day, did not control the rats because the rats are primarily active at night
Illustration of Himantopus himantopus (Black-winged Stilt)
Illustration of Himantopus mexicanus (Black-necked Stilt) eggs
The lined seahorse lives in the Atlantic Ocean as far north as Canada and as far south as the Caribbean, Mexico, and Venezuela. It swims in an erect position and uses its dorsal and pectoral fins for guidance while swimming. Lined seahorses feed mainly on minute crustaceans and brine shrimp, which they suck in through their snout.
Illustration of Hyla cinerea (American Green Tree Frog) adult
Illustration of Hylocichla mustelina (Wood Thrush)
The Baltimore Oriole commonly occurs in eastern North America as a migratory breeding bird. Smaller and more slender than an American Robin, Baltimore Orioles are medium-sized, sturdy-bodied songbirds with thick necks and long legs. Look for their long, thick-based, pointed bills, a hallmark of the blackbird family they belong to
Illustration of Irediparra gallinacea (Comb-crested Jacana)
The Hawaiian Hoary Bat, known as ‘ope‘ape‘a in Hawai'i, has a heavy fur coat that is brown and gray, and ears tinged with white, giving it a frosted or "hoary" look. It is believed to be related to the North American hoary bat and it is the only native land mammal of Hawai‘i. ‘Ope‘ape‘a populations are believed to be threatened by habitat loss, pesticides, predation, and roost disturbance. Its decline may be primarily due to the reduction of tree cover in historic times
Illustration of Lates calcarifer (Barramundi) postlarval juvenile
Illustration of Leiopotherapogon unicolor (Spangled Perch)
Illustration of Lepidochelys kempii (Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle)
Illustration of Lepidochelys kempii (Kemp's Ridley Turtle) hatchling
Illustration of a Lepidochelys olivacea (Olive Ridley Turtle) adult
Illustration of a Lepidochelys olivacea (Olive Ridley Turtle) hatchling
Illustration of Litoria caerulea (Australian Green Tree Frog) adult
Illustration of Lontra canadensis (North American River Otter)
Illustration of Loxodonta spp. (African Elephant)
Illustration of Macropus fuliginosus (Western Grey Kangaroo) female with joey
Illustration of Macropus fuliginosus (Western Grey Kangaroo) male
Illustration of Macropus rufus (Red Kangaroo)
Illustration of Malaclemys centrata (Diamondback Terrapin)
Illustration of Malaclemys terrapin macrospilota (Ornate Diamondback Terrapin)
Illustration of Megaptera novaeangliae (Humpback Whale)
Illustration of Megaptera novaeangliae (Humpback Whale) tail
Illustration of Melanerpes erythrocephalus (Red-headed Woodpecker)
The wild turkey is the the same species as the domestic turkey, a large poultry bird that was domesticated by the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica at least 2,000 years ago. Turkey meat is a popular form of poultry, and domestic turkeys are raised throughout temperate parts of the world as livestock
The northern kingfish or northern kingcroaker, is a species of marine fish in the family Sciaenidae (commonly known as the "drum" or "croaker" family). It lives in the shallow coastal waters of the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico
Side view illustration of the Atlantic Croaker
Illustration of Mirounga angustirostris (Northern Elephant Seal)
Illustration of Mogurnda clivicola (Flinders Ranges Mogurnda Or Purple Spotted Gudgeon)
Illustration of Molothrus (Cowbird) nest
Illustration of a Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus Schauinslandi)
Illustration of Morone saxatilis (Striped Bass) feeding larvae
Illustration of Morone saxatilis (Striped Bass) yolk sac larvae
Illustration of Mustela frenata (Long-tailed Weasel)
Illustration of Mustela nigripes (Black-footed Ferret)
Illustration of a Natator depressa (Flatback Sea Turtle) adult
Illustration of a Natator depressa (Flatback Sea Turtle) hatchling
Illustration of Nematalosa vlaminghi (Western Australian Gizzard Shad)
Illustration of Neoceratodus forsteri (Australian Lungfish)
Illustration of a finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides)
Illustration of Neovison vison (American Mink)
Illustration of Nerodia fasciata compressicauda (Mangrove Water Snake)
The Black-crowned Night Heron is found in wetland habitats used for foraging and terrestrial vegetation for cover. They nest in groups
Illustration of Odocoileus virginianus (White-tailed Deer) buck
Illustration of Odocoileus virginianus (White-tailed Deer) doe
Illustration of Odocoileus virginianus (White-tailed Deer) fawn
Illustration of Oporonis formosus (Kentucky Warbler)
Illustration of Oreochromis mossambicus (Mozambique Tilapia)
Illustration of Ovis canadensis (Bighorn Sheep)