Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Least Chipmunk
Neotamias minimus
The smallest of all chipmunks, the Least Chipmunk is a frantic bundle of stripes and speed. Watching them navigate th...
Least Weasel
Mustela nivalis
Meet the world's smallest carnivore—a tiny, tube-shaped powerhouse that brings high-octane hunting drama to your back...
Lechwe
Kobus leche
The lechwe is the undisputed acrobat of the African wetlands, a golden-coated antelope that lives in the rhythm of th...
Leopard Seal
Hydrurga leptonyx
The Leopard Seal is the apex predator of the southern ice, known for its powerful build and hauntingly reptilian face...
Lesser Grison
Galictis cuja
With its striking 'racing stripe' and playful curiosity, the Lesser Grison is a fascinating find for any backyard exp...
Lesser Kudu
Tragelaphus imberbis
Meet the 'ghost of the brush,' a stunningly striped antelope that thrives in the dense thickets of East Africa. With ...
Lesser Oriental Chevrotain
Tragulus kanchil
The world's smallest hoofed mammal is a living fossil that tip-toes through the shadows. Known as the 'mouse-deer,' t...
Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey
Cercopithecus petaurista
Meet the forest's most stylish acrobat, recognized by the bright white 'heart' on its nose. This energetic guenon is ...
L'Hoest's Monkey
Allochrocebus lhoesti
The L'Hoest's monkey is a striking mountain dweller known for its distinguished white beard and chestnut saddle. This...
Lion
Panthera leo
Known as the 'King of Beasts,' the lion is the world's most social cat and a symbol of wild majesty. Discover how the...
Lion-tailed Macaque
Macaca silenus
Meet the 'Lion' of India's rainforests. With its striking silver mane and tufted tail, this endangered primate is a r...
Little Red Flying-fox
Pteropus scapulatus
The Little Red Flying-fox is the nomadic acrobat of the Australian night sky. Known for their ginger-tinted fur and i...
Long-finned Pilot Whale
Globicephala melas
A social masterpiece of the deep, the Long-finned Pilot Whale is easily identified by its bulbous 'pothead' and incre...
Long-nosed Fur Seal
Arctocephalus forsteri
The Long-nosed Fur Seal is the rugged acrobat of the southern coastlines. Often found basking on sun-drenched rocks o...
Long-tailed Macaque
Macaca fascicularis
The Long-tailed Macaque is Southeast Asia's most resilient primate, a clever acrobat that navigates both the high can...
Long-tailed Vole
Microtus longicaudus
Recognizable by a tail that defies the usual 'short-tailed' vole stereotype, this nimble mountain-dweller is a master...
Long-tailed Weasel
Neogale frenata
Meet the most energetic predator in your backyard—the long-tailed weasel. This slender, acrobatic hunter is a master ...
Lowe's Monkey
Cercopithecus lowei
Meet the Lowe's Monkey, a vibrant and social primate of West Africa known for its striking golden brow and incredible...
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