Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Wapiti
Cervus canadensis
Witness the 'ghosts of the forest' in your own backyard. From the haunting bugles of the autumn rut to their stately ...
Water Chevrotain
Hyemoschus aquaticus
A mysterious 'fanged' inhabitant of the African rainforest, the Water Chevrotain is a master of the night and a surpr...
Water Deer
Hydropotes inermis
With their endearing rounded ears and unusual 'vampire' tusks, Water Deer are one of the most distinctive mammals you...
Water Opossum
Chironectes minimus
Meet the world's only aquatic marsupial, a nocturnal master of the river with waterproof fur and webbed feet. Elusive...
Waterbuck
Kobus ellipsiprymnus
The Waterbuck is a robust and regal antelope known for its shaggy coat and its inseparable bond with African waterway...
Weddell Seal
Leptonychotes weddellii
The ghost of the Antarctic ice, the Weddell Seal is a master of the deep, capable of diving over 600 meters while sin...
West Indian Manatee
Trichechus manatus
The West Indian Manatee is a gentle aquatic giant, often called the 'sea cow' for its peaceful grazing habits. Found ...
Western Deer Mouse
Peromyscus sonoriensis
Meet the Western Deer Mouse, a wide-eyed and nimble nocturnal acrobat. While they may be small, these native rodents ...
Western Gray Squirrel
Sciurus griseus
The 'silver ghost' of the Western woods, this elegant squirrel is known for its spectacular plume-like tail and shy d...
Western Greater Long-nosed Armadillo
Dasypus pastasae
The Western Greater Long-nosed Armadillo is a prehistoric-looking titan of the Amazonian undergrowth. Bulkier and mor...
Western Polecat
Mustela putorius
The wild ancestor of the domestic ferret, the Western Polecat is a masked marauder of the night. Once rare, this elus...
Western Red-backed Vole
Clethrionomys californicus
A mahogany-furred treasure of the Pacific Northwest, the Western Red-backed Vole is the silent gardener of the forest...
Western Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus
Elegant, elusive, and unexpectedly vocal, the Western Roe Deer is a master of the woodland edge. Often called the 'ga...
Western Spotted Skunk
Spilogale gracilis
The Western Spotted Skunk is the acrobat of the skunk family, known for its stunning white-spotted coat and its uniqu...
Weyns's Duiker
Cephalophorus weynsi
The Weyns's Duiker is the elusive 'forest diver' of the African tropics, known for its vibrant reddish coat and secre...
White-bellied Pangolin
Phataginus tricuspis
Often called the 'living pinecone,' the White-bellied Pangolin is a shy, scale-covered marvel of the African forest. ...
White-footed Mouse
Peromyscus leucopus
With its oversized ears and snowy-white paws, the White-footed Mouse is a charming and acrobatic native resident of N...
White-lipped Peccary
Tayassu pecari
The White-lipped Peccary is the ultimate social wanderer of the Neotropics, traveling in thunderous herds that reshap...
White-nosed Coati
Nasua narica
Often called the 'Southwestern Raccoon,' the White-nosed Coati is a social, high-energy climber with an unmistakable ...
White Rhinoceros
Ceratotherium simum
The White Rhinoceros is a magnificent relic of a bygone era, wandering the African plains as the world’s largest graz...
White-spotted Chevrotain
Moschiola meminna
A living relic of the ancient forest, the White-spotted Chevrotain is one of the world's smallest and most secretive ...
White-tailed Antelope Squirrel
Ammospermophilus leucurus
A pint-sized powerhouse of the American Southwest, the White-tailed Antelope Squirrel is a desert sprinter that defie...
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
The White-tailed deer is a graceful icon of the American landscape, known for its incredible speed and the flash of i...
White-tailed Jackrabbit
Lepus townsendii
The White-tailed Jackrabbit is the heavyweight champion of the prairie, capable of outrunning predators with 40-mph s...
White-tailed Mongoose
Ichneumia albicauda
The ghost of the garden, the White-tailed Mongoose is a solitary nocturnal hunter known for its striking white tail a...
White-tailed Prairie Dog
Cynomys leucurus
The hardy 'chiseler' of the high country, the White-tailed Prairie Dog is a master of communication and high-altitude...
Wild Boar
Sus scrofa
The Wild Boar is a master of survival and the rugged ancestor of our domestic pigs. Intelligent, social, and incredib...
Wild Water Buffalo
Bubalus arnee
Witness the raw power of the Indian subcontinent's largest bovine. With horns that can span over six feet, the Wild W...
Wild Yak
Bos mutus
The Wild Yak is a living relic of the Ice Age, a massive and shaggy powerhouse that thrives in the thin air of the wo...
Wolverine
Gulo gulo
The ghost of the high country, the wolverine is a symbol of rugged endurance and untamed spirit. With the strength of...
Wyoming Ground Squirrel
Urocitellus elegans
A vigilant sentry of the sagebrush, the Wyoming Ground Squirrel is a master of the high-plains hustle. Known for thei...
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