Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Dall's Porpoise
Phocoenoides dalli
The fastest porpoise in the world, the Dall's Porpoise is a high-energy acrobat of the North Pacific, recognizable by...
Darwin's Fox
Lycalopex fulvipes
The Darwin's Fox is one of the rarest and most elusive canids on Earth, a tiny forest dweller found only in the misty...
Deppe's Squirrel
Sciurus deppei
A small, agile resident of Central American forests, Deppe's Squirrel is easily recognized by its olive-brown coat an...
Desert Cottontail
Sylvilagus audubonii
The Desert Cottontail is the ultimate arid-land survivor, known for its iconic white tail and its ability to disappea...
Desert Warthog
Phacochoerus aethiopicus
A specialist of the Horn of Africa's most rugged terrain, the Desert Warthog is a master of survival. Identifiable by...
Diana guenon
Cercopithecus diana
The Diana guenon is the regal sentinel of the West African canopy, instantly recognizable by its striking white beard...
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
From graceful garden patrollers to fierce nocturnal hunters, domestic cats are the most common visitors to backyard c...
Domestic Cattle
Bos taurus
The Domestic Cow is a cornerstone of rural landscapes worldwide, known for its social intelligence and rhythmic grazi...
Domestic Dog
Canis familiaris
The world's most diverse mammal and our oldest companion, the domestic dog is a master of adaptation. From tiny lap d...
Domestic Water Buffalo
Bubalus bubalis
The Domestic Water Buffalo is a gentle, semi-aquatic giant that thrives where land meets water. Known as the 'Living ...
Domestic Yak
Bos grunniens
The shaggy sentinel of the high peaks, the domestic yak is a master of survival in the world's most extreme environme...
Donkey
Equus asinus
The donkey is a symbol of endurance and surprising intelligence. From their iconic long ears to their powerful brays,...
Dorcas Gazelle
Gazella dorcas
A slender ghost of the dunes, the Dorcas Gazelle is the ultimate desert survivor. With its lyre-shaped horns and incr...
Douglas's Squirrel
Tamiasciurus douglasii
The feisty 'chickaree' of the Pacific Northwest, the Douglas's squirrel is a bolt of orange lightning in the evergree...
Dugong
Dugong dugon
The gentle 'sea cow' of the Indo-Pacific, the Dugong is a master of the seagrass meadows. Known for its whale-like ta...
Dusky Dolphin
Aethalodelphis obscurus
The Dusky Dolphin is the Southern Hemisphere's premier acrobat, known for spectacular leaps and a curious, social nat...
Dusky Leaf Monkey
Trachypithecus obscurus
Recognizable by their comical 'spectacles' and stunning orange infants, the Dusky Leaf Monkey is a gentle, leaf-eatin...
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