Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Spectacled Porpoise
Phocoena dioptrica
The ghost of the Southern Ocean, the Spectacled Porpoise is a striking black-and-white enigma. One of the rarest sigh...
Speke's Gazelle
Gazella spekei
The Speke's Gazelle is a pint-sized desert survivor, famous for its unique 'honking' nose and striking facial stripes...
Spinner Dolphin
Stenella longirostris
The ocean’s most spectacular acrobat, the Spinner Dolphin, is a master of the air and sea. Watch as these slender, so...
Spotted Hyena
Crocuta crocuta
Often misunderstood but undeniably brilliant, the Spotted Hyena is the savanna's most successful social predator. Wit...
Spotted Paca
Cuniculus paca
Meet the 'Forest Gardener' of the tropics. With its striking white spots and nocturnal habits, the Spotted Paca is on...
Spotted Seal
Phoca largha
The Spotted Seal is the speckled sentinel of the North Pacific. Perfectly adapted for life on the edge of the ice, th...
Springbok
Antidorcas marsupialis
The high-jumping acrobat of the African savanna. With their striking markings and incredible speed, the Springbok is ...
Star-nosed Mole
Condylura cristata
Equipped with a supernatural sense of touch and a star-shaped nose, this semiaquatic mole is the fastest hunter in th...
Steenbok
Raphicerus campestris
With their oversized ears and dainty gait, the steenbok is the crown jewel of backyard African wildlife. These solita...
Steller Sea Lion
Eumetopias jubatus
The Steller Sea Lion is the undisputed heavyweight of the North Pacific coastline. With a roar like a lion and the gr...
Steller's Sea Cow
Hydrodamalis gigas
The Steller's Sea Cow was a gentle, 10-ton titan of the North Pacific that lived in the heart of the world's most kel...
Stone Marten
Martes foina
Often called the 'House Marten,' this agile acrobat is the most common carnivore you've never seen in your backyard. ...
Striped Dolphin
Stenella coeruleoalba
Meet the ocean's most acrobatic athlete. Famous for their high-speed leaps and striking 'racing stripes,' the Striped...
Striped Hyaena
Hyaena hyaena
The Striped Hyena is the silent ghost of the desert and scrubland, a solitary scavenger with a striking maned silhoue...
Striped Skunk
Mephitis mephitis
The Striped Skunk is the most famous night-owl of the neighborhood. Recognizable by its iconic 'V' stripe and bushy t...
Striped Weasel
Poecilogale albinucha
The Striped Weasel is a sleek, nocturnal hunter that acts as nature's most efficient pest control. With its bold raci...
Stump-tailed Macaque
Macaca arctoides
Often called the 'Bear Macaque' for its stocky build and shaggy fur, the Stump-tailed Macaque is a fascinating, groun...
Subantarctic Fur Seal
Arctocephalus tropicalis
Meet the most stylish resident of the southern shorelines, famous for its creamy-orange 'tuxedo' chest and impressive...
Sumatran Orangutan
Pongo abelii
Discover the Sumatran Orangutan, the iconic 'person of the forest' whose intelligence and flame-colored coat make the...
Sumatran Rhinoceros
Dicerorhinus sumatrensis
Meet the 'Hairy Rhino,' a living fossil and the world's smallest rhinoceros. This elusive, two-horned resident of the...
Sun-tailed Monkey
Allochrocebus solatus
The Sun-tailed Monkey is a hidden gem of the Gabonese rainforest, sporting a brilliant golden tail that glows against...
Swamp Musk Shrew
Crocidura mariquensis
A cryptic resident of Africa's wetlands, the Swamp Musk Shrew is a tiny, dark-furred powerhouse that thrives in the t...
Swamp Rabbit
Sylvilagus aquaticus
The largest of the cottontails, the Swamp Rabbit is a true semi-aquatic marvel of the Southern wetlands. Known for it...
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