Wildlife Species Library

Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.

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Common Shrew
Mammals

Common Shrew

Sorex araneus

The Common Shrew is a miniature marvel of the undergrowth, a velvet-clad hunter that lives life in the fast lane. Des...

Common Slender Mongoose
Mammals

Common Slender Mongoose

Herpestes sanguineus

The Common Slender Mongoose is Africa's most iconic backyard predator, known for its sleek silhouette and its signatu...

Common Warthog
Mammals

Common Warthog

Phacochoerus africanus

With their iconic tusks and vertical tails, Common Warthogs are the spirited 'architects' of the African savanna. The...

Common Wildebeest
Mammals

Common Wildebeest

Connochaetes taurinus

Witness the thunderous heart of the African savanna. The Common Wildebeest is a resilient nomad, famous for its epic ...

Coyote
Mammals

Coyote

Canis latrans

The ultimate survivor of the American wilderness, the coyote is a master of adaptation. From desert canyons to suburb...

Coypu
Mammals

Coypu

Myocastor coypus

With their vibrant orange teeth and impressive swimming skills, the coypu is a fascinating giant of the wetlands. Oft...

Crab-eating Fox
Mammals

Crab-eating Fox

Cerdocyon thous

A resilient and resourceful spirit of the South American twilight, the Crab-eating Fox is a master of adaptation. Fro...

Crab-eating Raccoon
Mammals

Crab-eating Raccoon

Procyon cancrivorus

The Crab-eating Raccoon is the sleek, water-loving specialist of the South American night. With its sensitive paws an...

Crabeater Seal
Mammals

Crabeater Seal

Lobodon carcinophaga

The world's most abundant seal is a master of the Antarctic ice. With specialized teeth for krill-filtering and incre...

Crested Porcupine
Mammals

Crested Porcupine

Hystrix cristata

The Crested Porcupine is a nocturnal marvel, draped in a coat of formidable black-and-white quills and a wild white m...

Culpeo
Mammals

Culpeo

Lycalopex culpaeus

Often called the 'Andean Wolf,' the Culpeo is a resilient South American predator that thrives from the desert coast ...

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