Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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
Papio hamadryas
Step into the world of the Sacred Baboon, the silver-maned monarch of the desert cliffs. From ancient Egyptian legend...
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
Phocoena phocoena
The Harbour Porpoise is a quiet, coastal neighbor often hidden just beneath the surface. Known for its shy 'rolling' ...
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
Ammospermophilus harrisii
A resilient desert specialist, Harris' Antelope Squirrel is one of the few mammals you'll see darting through the Son...
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
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
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
Pronolagus saundersiae
The Hewitt's Red Rockhare is the ghost of the Southern African highlands, a specialized survivor that thrives where m...
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
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
Cystophora cristata
The Hooded Seal is the North Atlantic's most enigmatic marine mammal, famous for the male's remarkable inflatable nos...
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
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
Mus musculus
The ultimate survivor of the suburban landscape, the House Mouse is a master of navigation and adaptability. Often ov...
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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