The Nature Library

The Life List

Every serious naturalist keeps a life list. Here are all 622 species from the Library’s built volumes — birds, beasts, and fishes. Check off each one as you meet it (in the field, or in the pages). Your marks are kept in this browser and will be here when you return.

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