Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Showing 69 species in Mammals
African Savanna Elephant
Loxodonta africana
The African Savanna Elephant is the undisputed titan of the terrestrial world, a symbol of wisdom and raw power that ...
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
The American Beaver is the world's most industrious architect, turning simple streams into complex wetland wonders. C...
American Bison
Bison bison
The American Bison is the undisputed king of the North American prairie. These massive, shaggy-coated icons represent...
American Red Squirrel
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
The American Red Squirrel is a pint-sized powerhouse of the North American woods. Famous for its fiery fur and even f...
Asian Elephant
Elephas maximus
The Asian Elephant is a symbol of wisdom and strength, a gentle giant that shapes the very ecosystems it inhabits. Wi...
Bat-eared Fox
Otocyon megalotis
The ultimate listener of the African savanna, the Bat-eared Fox uses its satellite-dish ears to find its favorite sna...
Black-backed Jackal
Lupulella mesomelas
The Black-backed Jackal is the 'silver-tongued' trickster of the African plains, famous for its striking mantle and r...
Blue Duiker
Philantomba monticola
The Blue Duiker is a miniature marvel of the African forest, a shimmering, slate-colored antelope no larger than a ho...
Bobcat
Lynx rufus
The ultimate master of camouflage, the Bobcat is a resilient predator that lives among us in the shadows. Discover th...
Bush Duiker
Sylvicapra grimmia
Meet the 'Diver' of the African bush, a secretive and solitary antelope that thrives in the shadows of suburban garde...
Cape Porcupine
Hystrix africaeaustralis
Meet the Cape Porcupine, Africa's largest rodent and a master of nocturnal defense. With their striking black-and-whi...
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
Meet the backyard’s most famous 'masked bandit.' Known for their incredible intelligence and hand-like paws, common r...
Common Warthog
Phacochoerus africanus
With their distinctive facial warts and comical upright tails, the Common Warthog is a charismatic icon of the Africa...
Common Wildebeest
Connochaetes taurinus
Witness the power of the African plains with the Common Wildebeest, a resilient grazer famous for its massive migrati...
Coyote
Canis latrans
The ultimate survivor of the American wilderness, the coyote is a clever and vocal neighbor that thrives in the shado...
Deppe's Squirrel
Sciurus deppei
The olive-toned gymnast of the Central American canopy, Deppe's Squirrel is a master of the understory. Small, quick,...
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
From stealthy neighborhood explorers to sun-drenched garden loungers, domestic cats are the most common yet mysteriou...
Domestic Cattle
Bos taurus
The gentle giants of the pasture, domestic cattle are intelligent and social creatures with deep-rooted herd instinct...
Domestic Dog
Canis familiaris
The world's first domesticated animal and our most loyal companion, the domestic dog is a common and charismatic visi...
Douglas's Squirrel
Tamiasciurus douglasii
The spirited 'chickaree' of the Pacific Northwest, the Douglas's Squirrel is a vocal, orange-bellied acrobat that rul...
East African Oryx
Oryx beisa
A striking icon of the African aridlands, the East African Oryx sports spear-like horns and a bold, painted face. Thi...
Eastern Chipmunk
Tamias striatus
The Eastern Chipmunk is the charismatic 'stripey' of the North American backyard, a tireless worker famous for its bu...
Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
The Eastern Cottontail is the quintessential backyard neighbor, famous for its twitching nose and signature fluffy wh...
Eastern Deermouse
Peromyscus maniculatus
The Eastern Deermouse is a wide-eyed, nocturnal marvel of the North American woods, known for its striking white bell...
Eastern Fox Squirrel
Sciurus niger
The Eastern Fox Squirrel is the charismatic heavyweight of the tree squirrel family. With its flame-colored tail and ...
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
Meet the cleverest acrobat in your neighborhood. The Eastern Gray Squirrel is a master of memory and agility, turning...
Eastern Meadow Vole
Microtus pennsylvanicus
The architect of the grass, the Eastern Meadow Vole builds secret highways right under your lawn. These stocky, busy ...
European Bison
Bison bonasus
Witness the return of the 'Emperor of the Forest.' As Europe's largest land mammal, the European Bison is a majestic ...
Forest Elephant
Loxodonta cyclotis
The ghost of the Congo, the Forest Elephant is a rare and vital architect of the tropical wild. Discover the secrets ...
Gemsbok
Oryx gazella
The crown jewel of the desert, the Gemsbok is a symbol of endurance and striking beauty. With its rapier-like horns a...
Gray Fox
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
Meet the only fox in North America that can climb trees. With its silver-gray coat and secretive habits, the gray fox...
Gray Wolf
Canis lupus
The Gray Wolf is the ultimate symbol of the untamed wilderness, a social and intelligent predator that keeps our ecos...
Groundhog
Marmota monax
The legendary architect of the backyard, the groundhog is a champion digger and master of the subterranean world. Fro...
Hoary Marmot
Marmota caligata
The silver-mantled king of the alpine, the Hoary Marmot is a master of the high-altitude lifestyle. Watch for these c...
Hooded Skunk
Mephitis macroura
Discover the 'long-tailed' ghost of the desert. With its elegant white hood and silky fur, the Hooded Skunk is one of...
House Mouse
Mus musculus
The ultimate survivor of the suburban landscape, the House Mouse is a master of navigation and adaptability. Often ov...
Impala
Aepyceros melampus
The impala is the quintessential athlete of the African savanna, famous for its gravity-defying leaps and striking ly...
Least Chipmunk
Neotamias minimus
The smallest of all chipmunks, the Least Chipmunk is a frantic bundle of stripes and speed. Watching them navigate th...
Lion
Panthera leo
Known as the 'King of Beasts,' the lion is the world's most social cat and a symbol of wild majesty. Discover how the...
Marsh Mongoose
Atilax paludinosus
The shaggy-coated Marsh Mongoose is the shadowy sentinel of the African wetlands, a master of both land and water wit...
Marsh Rabbit
Sylvilagus palustris
The marsh rabbit is the Southeast’s most surprising swimmer, a dark-furred wetland specialist that prefers a paddle i...
Moose
Alces alces
The moose is a true icon of the northern wilderness, standing as the largest member of the deer family. With its preh...
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
With their signature oversized ears and majestic forked antlers, the Mule Deer is a quintessential icon of the Americ...
Muskox
Ovibos moschatus
A true survivor of the Ice Age, the muskox is a majestic, shaggy sentinel of the frozen north. Known as 'the bearded ...
Muskrat
Ondatra zibethicus
The muskrat is a master of the marsh, a tireless swimmer that shapes its environment through impressive lodge-buildin...
New England Cottontail
Sylvilagus transitionalis
The New England Cottontail is the Northeast's original brush-dweller, a master of the thicket that thrives in the den...
North American Porcupine
Erethizon dorsatum
The North American Porcupine is a slow-moving, quill-covered marvel of the forest that often goes unnoticed until it'...
Nyala
Tragelaphus angasii
With their striking stripes and majestic spiral horns, the Nyala is widely considered the most beautiful antelope in ...
Plains Zebra
Equus quagga
The iconic 'painted horse' of Africa, the Plains Zebra is a masterpiece of natural geometry. Social, resilient, and s...
Red Forest Duiker
Cephalophorus natalensis
A vibrant splash of crimson in the forest shadows, the Red Forest Duiker is a master of the thicket. Known for its sh...
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Master of the suburban shadows, the Red Fox is a brilliant display of adaptability and grace. With its iconic fiery c...
Red-tailed Squirrel
Sciurus granatensis
With its fiery orange tail and incredible acrobatics, the Red-tailed Squirrel is the vibrant acrobat of the tropical ...
Ringtail
Bassariscus astutus
The Ringtail is the desert’s most acrobatic ghost, a wide-eyed relative of the raccoon that can scale vertical cliffs...
Rock Squirrel
Otospermophilus variegatus
The rock squirrel is the rugged climber of the Southwest, more at home on a canyon wall than a tree branch. With thei...
Scimitar-horned Oryx
Oryx dammah
Once declared extinct in the wild, the Scimitar-horned Oryx is making a miraculous comeback. Known for its elegant, s...
Snowshoe Hare
Lepus americanus
Meet the North American forest's most famous shapeshifter. The Snowshoe Hare is a master of survival, using its overs...
Southern Giraffe
Giraffa giraffa
The Southern Giraffe is the silent sentinel of the African bush, roaming the canopy with a grace that belies its mass...
Spotted Hyena
Crocuta crocuta
Often misunderstood but undeniably brilliant, the Spotted Hyena is the savanna's most successful social predator. Wit...
Springbok
Antidorcas marsupialis
The high-jumping acrobat of the African savanna. With their striking markings and incredible speed, the Springbok is ...
Striped Skunk
Mephitis mephitis
The Striped Skunk is the most famous night-owl of the neighborhood. Recognizable by its iconic 'V' stripe and bushy t...
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel
Ictidomys tridecemlineatus
Meet the prairie’s most stylish speedster, the Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel. With its intricate racing stripes and ...
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...
Variegated Squirrel
Sciurus variegatoides
The ultimate master of variation, this stunning tree squirrel brings a splash of color and high-energy antics to the ...
Virginia Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
Meet North America's only marsupial, a quiet nocturnal wanderer that provides free pest control for your garden. With...
Wapiti
Cervus canadensis
Witness the 'ghosts of the forest' in your own backyard. From the haunting bugles of the autumn rut to their stately ...
Waterbuck
Kobus ellipsiprymnus
The Waterbuck is a robust and regal antelope known for its shaggy coat and its inseparable bond with African waterway...
Western Spotted Skunk
Spilogale gracilis
The Western Spotted Skunk is the acrobat of the skunk family, known for its stunning white-spotted coat and its uniqu...
White-footed Mouse
Peromyscus leucopus
With its oversized ears and snowy-white paws, the White-footed Mouse is a charming and acrobatic native resident of N...
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
The White-tailed deer is a graceful icon of the American landscape, known for its incredible speed and the flash of i...
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