Wildlife Species Library

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

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Steenbok
Mammals

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
Mammals

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
Mammals

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
Mammals

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
Mammals

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
Mammals

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
Mammals

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
Mammals

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
Mammals

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
Mammals

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
Mammals

Sumatran Orangutan

Pongo abelii

Discover the Sumatran Orangutan, the iconic 'person of the forest' whose intelligence and flame-colored coat make the...

Sumatran Rhinoceros
Mammals

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
Mammals

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
Mammals

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
Mammals

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...

Tapanuli Orangutan
Mammals

Tapanuli Orangutan

Pongo tapanuliensis

The world's rarest great ape, the Tapanuli orangutan, lives in a single hidden forest in Sumatra. Distinguished by it...

Tayra
Mammals

Tayra

Eira barbara

The Tayra is a sleek, acrobatic powerhouse of the tropical forest. With its 'frosted' head and boundless energy, this...

Temminck's Ground Pangolin
Mammals

Temminck's Ground Pangolin

Smutsia temminckii

Meet the world's most armored mammal, a prehistoric wonder that walks on its hind legs and wears a suit of scales. Th...

Therese's Shrew
Mammals

Therese's Shrew

Crocidura theresae

A tiny titan of the West African forest floor, Therese's Shrew is a relentless insect hunter that thrives in the humi...

Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel
Mammals

Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Meet the prairie’s most stylish speedster, the Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel. With its intricate racing stripes and ...

Thomson's Gazelle
Mammals

Thomson's Gazelle

Eudorcas thomsonii

The Thomson's Gazelle is the iconic sprinter of the African plains, easily recognized by its bold black side-stripe a...

Tibetan Gazelle
Mammals

Tibetan Gazelle

Procapra picticaudata

The Tibetan Gazelle is a pint-sized master of the high-altitude steppe, easily identified by its unique heart-shaped ...

Tibetan Macaque
Mammals

Tibetan Macaque

Macaca thibetana

The Tibetan Macaque is a shaggy-haired mountain dweller known for its expressive face and complex social life. One of...

Toque Macaque
Mammals

Toque Macaque

Macaca sinica

Endemic to the island of Sri Lanka, the Toque Macaque is famous for its 'toque' hairstyle and sharp intelligence. The...

Townsend's Chipmunk
Mammals

Townsend's Chipmunk

Neotamias townsendii

The largest and most elusive chipmunk of the Pacific Northwest, the Townsend's Chipmunk is a master of the mossy unde...

Townsend's Mole
Mammals

Townsend's Mole

Scapanus townsendii

Meet the subterranean powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest. As the largest mole in North America, the Townsend's Mole ...

Townsend's Vole
Mammals

Townsend's Vole

Microtus townsendii

The largest vole in North America, the Townsend's Vole is a master of the hidden meadow. Often heard but rarely seen,...

Trowbridge's Shrew
Mammals

Trowbridge's Shrew

Sorex trowbridgii

A tiny powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest, Trowbridge's Shrew is a master of the forest floor. Despite its small siz...

Tsessebe
Mammals

Tsessebe

Damaliscus lunatus

Discover the Tsessebe, Africa's fastest antelope, known for its incredible stamina and unique purplish-chestnut coat....

Tufted Gray Langur
Mammals

Tufted Gray Langur

Semnopithecus priam

With its silver-gray coat and iconic 'mohawk' crest, the Tufted Gray Langur is one of South Asia's most charismatic p...

Uinta Chipmunk
Mammals

Uinta Chipmunk

Neotamias umbrinus

A high-altitude acrobat of the American West, the Uinta chipmunk thrives in the rugged pine forests of the Rocky Moun...

Uinta Ground Squirrel
Mammals

Uinta Ground Squirrel

Urocitellus armatus

The spirited 'sentinel' of the West, the Uinta ground squirrel is a master of the short summer, known for its upright...

Vagrant Shrew
Mammals

Vagrant Shrew

Sorex vagrans

The Vagrant Shrew is a tiny, high-velocity hunter that lives life in the fast lane, consuming its own body weight in ...

Vancouver Island Marmot
Mammals

Vancouver Island Marmot

Marmota vancouverensis

The Vancouver Island Marmot is one of the world's rarest mammals, a charismatic 'whistle-pig' found only on the mount...

Variegated Squirrel
Mammals

Variegated Squirrel

Sciurus variegatoides

The ultimate master of variation, this stunning tree squirrel brings a splash of color and high-energy antics to the ...

Vervet Monkey
Mammals

Vervet Monkey

Chlorocebus pygerythrus

Agile, vocal, and incredibly clever, the Vervet Monkey is one of Africa’s most charismatic primates. Whether they are...

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