Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Aardvark
Orycteropus afer
The aardvark is Africa's most mysterious excavator, a prehistoric-looking marvel that lives a secret life underground...
Abert's Squirrel
Sciurus aberti
With their striking tasseled ears and acrobatic forest maneuvers, Abert's Squirrels are the charismatic crown jewels ...
African Buffalo
Syncerus caffer
The African Buffalo is a powerful, unpredictable icon of the savanna, famous for its massive bone shield and unwaveri...
African Civet
Civettictis civetta
The African Civet is a striking, nocturnal mammal known for its bold black-and-white patterns and mysterious nature. ...
African Manatee
Trichechus senegalensis
The most elusive of the world's 'sea cows,' the African Manatee is a gentle giant of the West African waterways. Thes...
African Palm-civet
Nandinia binotata
The African Palm-civet is an ancient survivor of the canopy, easily identified by its twin shoulder spots and incredi...
African Savanna Elephant
Loxodonta africana
The largest land animal on Earth, the African Savanna Elephant is a marvel of intelligence, social complexity, and ra...
African Savanna Hare
Lepus microtis
Meet the African Savanna Hare, the nocturnal sprinter of the grasslands. With its oversized ears and incredible camou...
African Wild Ass
Equus africanus
The stoic ancestor of the domestic donkey, the African Wild Ass is a critically endangered icon of the Horn of Africa...
African Wildcat
Felis lybica
The ghost of the savanna and the direct ancestor of our domestic companions. The African Wildcat is a master of steal...
African Wolf
Canis lupaster
The African Wolf is a master of survival, roaming from the scorching Sahara to the rugged Atlas Mountains. This slend...
Alleghanian Spotted Skunk
Spilogale putorius
The Alleghanian Spotted Skunk is the acrobat of the skunk world. Known for its stunning spotted coat and its famous '...
Amazonian Manatee
Trichechus inunguis
The Amazonian Manatee is the only species of its kind to live exclusively in freshwater. Known as the 'cowfish,' this...
Amboro Silky Anteater
Cyclopes catellus
The Amboro Silky Anteater is a golden phantom of the Bolivian canopy. As the smallest anteater in the world, this noc...
American Badger
Taxidea taxus
The undisputed heavyweight champion of the prairie, the American Badger is a stocky, powerful digger known for its st...
American Beaver
Castor canadensis
The ultimate landscape architect, the American Beaver is a keystone species that creates entire ecosystems through it...
American Bison
Bison bison
The American Bison is an enduring icon of the Great Plains, a prehistoric giant that once roamed North America in the...
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
The American Black Bear is a symbol of the North American wilderness, a powerful yet elusive omnivore that has master...
American Hog-nosed Skunk
Conepatus leuconotus
The American Hog-nosed Skunk is the powerhouse of the skunk family, known for its distinctive plow-like snout and str...
American Marten
Martes americana
Meet the forest's most acrobatic hunter. With its bright orange bib and boundless energy, the American Marten is a ra...
American Mink
Neogale vison
The American Mink is a sleek, chocolate-colored marvel of the wetlands, equally at home diving for fish or prowling t...
American Red Squirrel
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Small, vocal, and fiercely territorial, the American Red Squirrel is the 'chickaree' of the forest. Identifiable by t...
Antarctic Fur Seal
Arctocephalus gazella
The Antarctic Fur Seal is a master of transformation, having bounced back from the brink of extinction to become the ...
Antelope Jackrabbit
Lepus alleni
Often called the 'handsomest' of North American hares, the Antelope Jackrabbit is a desert icon with ears that defy b...
Arabian Gazelle
Gazella arabica
The Arabian Gazelle is the graceful ghost of the dunes, a master of survival in one of Earth's harshest climates. Wit...
Arabian Oryx
Oryx leucoryx
The Arabian Oryx is a shimmering white icon of the desert, a species that quite literally rose from the ashes of exti...
Arctic Hare
Lepus arcticus
A master of sub-zero survival, the Arctic hare is built for the world's most extreme conditions. This high-speed herb...
Asian Elephant
Elephas maximus
The gentle giant of the Eastern forests, the Asian Elephant is a master of intelligence and social complexity. Discov...
Assam Macaque
Macaca assamensis
A resilient mountain dweller with a soulful gaze, the Assam Macaque thrives in the misty forests of the Himalayas. Th...
Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Stenella frontalis
The Atlantic Spotted Dolphin is a master of the surf, famous for its intricate speckled coat and playful personality....
Australian Humpback Dolphin
Sousa sahulensis
An elusive coastal icon, the Australian humpback dolphin is a master of the shallows, recognized by its unique dorsal...
Australian Sea Lion
Neophoca cinerea
Australia’s rarest marine mammal, the Australian Sea Lion is a true local icon. Found only on the southern wild coast...
Australian Snubfin Dolphin
Orcaella heinsohni
With its uniquely rounded head and shy personality, the Australian Snubfin Dolphin is one of the world's most elusive...
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