Wildlife Species Library

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

Hairy-tailed Mole
Mammals

Hairy-tailed Mole

Parascalops breweri

Meet the subterranean architect of the forest floor. With its velvet fur and specialized digging paws, the Hairy-tail...

Hamadryas Baboon
Mammals

Hamadryas Baboon

Papio hamadryas

Step into the world of the Sacred Baboon, the silver-maned monarch of the desert cliffs. From ancient Egyptian legend...

Harbor Seal
Mammals

Harbor Seal

Phoca vitulina

The most widely distributed seal in the world, the Harbor Seal is a master of both the deep sea and the rocky shoreli...

Harbour Porpoise
Mammals

Harbour Porpoise

Phocoena phocoena

The Harbour Porpoise is a quiet, coastal neighbor often hidden just beneath the surface. Known for its shy 'rolling' ...

Harp Seal
Mammals

Harp Seal

Pagophilus groenlandicus

The Harp Seal is the quintessential icon of the icy North, famous for its striking 'saddle' markings and fluffy white...

Harris' Antelope Squirrel
Mammals

Harris' Antelope Squirrel

Ammospermophilus harrisii

A resilient desert specialist, Harris' Antelope Squirrel is one of the few mammals you'll see darting through the Son...

Hartebeest
Mammals

Hartebeest

Alcelaphus buselaphus

With its oddly elongated face and a high-shouldered silhouette, the Hartebeest is one of the most unmistakable icons ...

Harvey's Duiker
Mammals

Harvey's Duiker

Cephalophorus harveyi

The Harvey's Duiker is a stunning, jewel-toned antelope that brings a splash of chestnut-red to the East African unde...

Heaviside's Dolphin
Mammals

Heaviside's Dolphin

Cephalorhynchus heavisidii

A small, spirited acrobat of the African coastline, the Heaviside's Dolphin is a rare treasure found nowhere else on ...

Hewitt's Red Rockhare
Mammals

Hewitt's Red Rockhare

Pronolagus saundersiae

The Hewitt's Red Rockhare is the ghost of the Southern African highlands, a specialized survivor that thrives where m...

Hoary Fox
Mammals

Hoary Fox

Lycalopex vetula

Meet the 'Raposinha-do-Campo,' Brazil's silver-furred termite hunter. This dainty, insect-loving fox is a master of t...

Hoary Marmot
Mammals

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 Seal
Mammals

Hooded Seal

Cystophora cristata

The Hooded Seal is the North Atlantic's most enigmatic marine mammal, famous for the male's remarkable inflatable nos...

Hooded Skunk
Mammals

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...

Hourglass Dolphin
Mammals

Hourglass Dolphin

Cephalorhynchus cruciger

The 'Panda of the Sea,' the Hourglass Dolphin is a high-contrast marvel of the Antarctic. Known for its incredible sp...

House Mouse
Mammals

House Mouse

Mus musculus

The ultimate survivor of the suburban landscape, the House Mouse is a master of navigation and adaptability. Often ov...

Human
Mammals

Human

Homo sapiens

The most widespread and adaptable primate on the planet, the human is a fascinating, tool-using visitor to almost eve...

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