Our work · Species

Meet the species we work to protect.

Why a spotlight?

Knowledge breeds empathy. Empathy moves people to act.

The more you know about a species — its range, its quirks, what's pushing it toward the edge — the harder it becomes to look away. That's why we curate the guides below: trusted, expert-built field references from the institutions we lean on every day.

We don't try to duplicate what the world's best ornithologists, marine biologists, and herpetologists have already published. Instead, we point you straight to them. Browse the categories below — each link opens an external resource we trust.

Field guides

Six categories. Endless wonder.

Birds — Cornell Lab of Ornithology A world-leading reference for bird identification, behavior, habitat, and conservation status. Their All About Birds guide is the first place we send anyone curious about a feathered visitor. Mammals — National Geographic Long-form profiles of mammals across every continent — diets, ranges, behaviors, and the threats reshaping their futures. Beautifully photographed and rigorously researched. Marine Life — Oceana The largest international advocacy organization devoted solely to ocean conservation. Their marine life encyclopedia covers everything from coastal kelp forests to deep-sea predators. Reptiles & Amphibians — AmphibiaWeb & The Reptile Database Two indispensable references: AmphibiaWeb tracks amphibian declines, conservation, and natural history, while The Reptile Database catalogs every living reptile species on Earth. Insects — BugGuide An online community of naturalists sharing identifications and observations of insects, spiders, and their relatives. Indispensable when you need to know what just landed on your porch railing. Endangered Species — IUCN Red List The world's most comprehensive inventory of conservation status. The Red List evaluates extinction risk for tens of thousands of species — and tells you, in plain terms, which ones need help now.

Found a species you'd like us to feature, or want to share a sighting from your own backyard? Get in touch — we read everything.

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