Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Balabac Chevrotain
Tragulus nigricans
Meet the Philippines' 'living fossil,' a miniature hoofed marvel no larger than a house cat. Found only on a handful ...
Banded Mongoose
Mungos mungo
The Banded Mongoose is Africa's most social small carnivore, famous for its zebra-like stripes and complex family lif...
Banded Surili
Presbytis femoralis
Meet the 'ghost of the forest,' a critically endangered primate with a striking black-and-white coat found only in Si...
Bank Vole
Clethrionomys glareolus
With its warm chestnut fur and surprisingly bold personality, the Bank Vole is the woodland's most charismatic climbe...
Barasingha
Rucervus duvaucelii
Known as the 'Twelve-Tined' deer, the Barasingha is a majestic wetland specialist of the Indian subcontinent. With it...
Bat-eared Fox
Otocyon megalotis
With ears like satellite dishes and a specialized diet of termites, the Bat-eared Fox is one of Africa's most fascina...
Bay Duiker
Cephalophus dorsalis
A secretive inhabitant of the African rainforest, the Bay Duiker is easily recognized by the bold black stripe that r...
Belding's Ground Squirrel
Urocitellus beldingi
Famous for their 'picket-pin' posture and piercing alarm calls, these social mountain residents are the sentries of t...
Bendire's Shrew
Sorex bendirii
Witness the 'Jesus Shrew' of the Pacific Northwest—a sleek, dark-furred diver that can literally run on water. This e...
Bengal Sacred Langur
Semnopithecus entellus
Revered for centuries and recognizable by its striking black face and silvery coat, the Bengal Sacred Langur is an ic...
Bighorn Sheep
Ovis canadensis
Master of the mountain peaks, the Bighorn Sheep is a symbol of the American West's rugged spirit. Known for their mas...
Black Agouti
Dasyprocta fuliginosa
Meet the Amazon's most industrious gardener. With its sleek black coat and incredible speed, the Black Agouti is a vi...
Black-backed Jackal
Lupulella mesomelas
The Black-backed Jackal is a master of the African landscape, known for its striking silver-flecked saddle and haunti...
Black-bellied Pangolin
Phataginus tetradactylus
Meet the most acrobatic member of the pangolin family. With a tail longer than its body and a unique daytime schedule...
Black Flying-fox
Pteropus alecto
The Black Flying-fox is a majestic 'mega-bat' that reigns over the night skies of Northern Australia. As an essential...
Black-footed Cat
Felis nigripes
Widely considered the world's deadliest feline, the tiny Black-footed Cat is a master of the African night. This pint...
Black Giant Squirrel
Ratufa bicolor
One of the world's largest squirrels, this 'Olympic athlete' of the canopy is famous for its massive tail and incredi...
Black Rat
Rattus rattus
The ultimate high-wire artist of the backyard, the Black Rat is a master of climbing and stealth. Discover the secret...
Black Rhinoceros
Diceros bicornis
The black rhinoceros is the elusive, hooked-lipped architect of the African bush. A prehistoric marvel, this critical...
Black-striped Squirrel
Callosciurus nigrovittatus
A master of the Sundaic canopy, the Black-striped Squirrel is easily recognized by its bold 'racing stripes' and ener...
Black-tailed Jackrabbit
Lepus californicus
With ears that act like natural cooling systems and legs built for 40-mph sprints, the Black-tailed Jackrabbit is an ...
Black-tailed Prairie Dog
Cynomys ludovicianus
The charismatic socialites of the American Great Plains, black-tailed prairie dogs are famous for their complex 'town...
Black Wildebeest
Connochaetes gnou
Often called the 'clown of the plains,' the Black Wildebeest is a spirited icon of the South African highveld, easily...
Blackbuck
Antilope cervicapra
With its magnificent corkscrew horns and striking tuxedo-like coat, the Blackbuck is the undisputed elegant sprinter ...
Blue Duiker
Philantomba monticola
Meet the blue duiker, Africa's smallest and most enchanting forest antelope. These tiny, 'blue-tinted' gems are known...
Blue Monkey
Cercopithecus mitis
With its regal white brow and slate-colored coat, the Blue Monkey is a master of the African canopy. Discover how to ...
Bobcat
Lynx rufus
The bobcat is North America's most successful wild cat, a master of camouflage that can thrive everywhere from deep w...
Bongo
Tragelaphus eurycerus
The Bongo is the ultimate prize for wildlife observers—a massive, striped 'forest ghost' that haunts the deepest jung...
Bonnet Macaque
Macaca radiata
Meet the clever and social Bonnet Macaque, famous for the unique 'cap' of hair on its head. Native to Southern India,...
Bonobo
Pan paniscus
The bonobo is our peaceful, matriarchal cousin, found only in the deep heart of the Congo Basin. Known for their rema...
Bontebok/Blesbok
Damaliscus pygargus
Boasting a glossy purplish coat and a striking white facial blaze, the Bontebok and Blesbok are iconic figures of the...
Bornean Mountain Ground Squirrel
Sundasciurus everetti
A sturdy, ground-dwelling specialist of Borneo's misty peaks, the Bornean Mountain Ground Squirrel is the unsung engi...
Bornean Orangutan
Pongo pygmaeus
Known as the 'Man of the Forest,' the Bornean Orangutan is a solitary genius of the canopy. With their iconic orange ...
Bornean Yellow Muntjac
Muntiacus atherodes
The Bornean Yellow Muntjac is a golden-hued forest dweller found nowhere else on Earth. Known as the 'barking deer,' ...
Botta's Pocket Gopher
Megascapheus bottae
The ultimate subterranean architect of the West, Botta's Pocket Gopher is a master of transformation, turning soil an...
Broad-toed Feather-tailed Glider
Acrobates frontalis
The world's smallest gliding mammal is a hidden gem of the Australian night, sporting a unique 'feathered' tail and t...
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