Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Common Shrew
Sorex araneus
The Common Shrew is a miniature marvel of the undergrowth, a velvet-clad hunter that lives life in the fast lane. Des...
Common Slender Mongoose
Herpestes sanguineus
The Common Slender Mongoose is Africa's most iconic backyard predator, known for its sleek silhouette and its signatu...
Common Warthog
Phacochoerus africanus
With their iconic tusks and vertical tails, Common Warthogs are the spirited 'architects' of the African savanna. The...
Common Wildebeest
Connochaetes taurinus
Witness the thunderous heart of the African savanna. The Common Wildebeest is a resilient nomad, famous for its epic ...
Coyote
Canis latrans
The ultimate survivor of the American wilderness, the coyote is a master of adaptation. From desert canyons to suburb...
Coypu
Myocastor coypus
With their vibrant orange teeth and impressive swimming skills, the coypu is a fascinating giant of the wetlands. Oft...
Crab-eating Fox
Cerdocyon thous
A resilient and resourceful spirit of the South American twilight, the Crab-eating Fox is a master of adaptation. Fro...
Crab-eating Raccoon
Procyon cancrivorus
The Crab-eating Raccoon is the sleek, water-loving specialist of the South American night. With its sensitive paws an...
Crabeater Seal
Lobodon carcinophaga
The world's most abundant seal is a master of the Antarctic ice. With specialized teeth for krill-filtering and incre...
Crested Porcupine
Hystrix cristata
The Crested Porcupine is a nocturnal marvel, draped in a coat of formidable black-and-white quills and a wild white m...
Culpeo
Lycalopex culpaeus
Often called the 'Andean Wolf,' the Culpeo is a resilient South American predator that thrives from the desert coast ...
Dall's Porpoise
Phocoenoides dalli
The fastest porpoise in the world, the Dall's Porpoise is a high-energy acrobat of the North Pacific, recognizable by...
Darwin's Fox
Lycalopex fulvipes
The Darwin's Fox is one of the rarest and most elusive canids on Earth, a tiny forest dweller found only in the misty...
Deppe's Squirrel
Sciurus deppei
A small, agile resident of Central American forests, Deppe's Squirrel is easily recognized by its olive-brown coat an...
Desert Cottontail
Sylvilagus audubonii
The Desert Cottontail is the ultimate arid-land survivor, known for its iconic white tail and its ability to disappea...
Desert Warthog
Phacochoerus aethiopicus
A specialist of the Horn of Africa's most rugged terrain, the Desert Warthog is a master of survival. Identifiable by...
Diana guenon
Cercopithecus diana
The Diana guenon is the regal sentinel of the West African canopy, instantly recognizable by its striking white beard...
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
From graceful garden patrollers to fierce nocturnal hunters, domestic cats are the most common visitors to backyard c...
Domestic Cattle
Bos taurus
The Domestic Cow is a cornerstone of rural landscapes worldwide, known for its social intelligence and rhythmic grazi...
Domestic Dog
Canis familiaris
The world's most diverse mammal and our oldest companion, the domestic dog is a master of adaptation. From tiny lap d...
Domestic Water Buffalo
Bubalus bubalis
The Domestic Water Buffalo is a gentle, semi-aquatic giant that thrives where land meets water. Known as the 'Living ...
Domestic Yak
Bos grunniens
The shaggy sentinel of the high peaks, the domestic yak is a master of survival in the world's most extreme environme...
Donkey
Equus asinus
The donkey is a symbol of endurance and surprising intelligence. From their iconic long ears to their powerful brays,...
Dorcas Gazelle
Gazella dorcas
A slender ghost of the dunes, the Dorcas Gazelle is the ultimate desert survivor. With its lyre-shaped horns and incr...
Douglas's Squirrel
Tamiasciurus douglasii
The feisty 'chickaree' of the Pacific Northwest, the Douglas's squirrel is a bolt of orange lightning in the evergree...
Dugong
Dugong dugon
The gentle 'sea cow' of the Indo-Pacific, the Dugong is a master of the seagrass meadows. Known for its whale-like ta...
Dusky Dolphin
Aethalodelphis obscurus
The Dusky Dolphin is the Southern Hemisphere's premier acrobat, known for spectacular leaps and a curious, social nat...
Dusky Leaf Monkey
Trachypithecus obscurus
Recognizable by their comical 'spectacles' and stunning orange infants, the Dusky Leaf Monkey is a gentle, leaf-eatin...
East African Oryx
Oryx beisa
With its rapier-like horns and striking monochrome mask, the East African Oryx is the ultimate desert survivor. Often...
East Asian finless porpoise
Neophocaena sunameri
Meet the 'smiling' phantom of the East Asian coast. This dorsal-finless wonder is a master of the shallows, weaving t...
Eastern Chipmunk
Tamias striatus
The Eastern Chipmunk is a tireless worker of the forest floor, easily recognized by its bold stripes and rhythmic 'ch...
Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
With its signature fluffy white tail and nervous twitch, the Eastern Cottontail is the quintessential backyard mammal...
Eastern Deermouse
Peromyscus maniculatus
With its oversized ears and striking white underbelly, the Eastern Deermouse is the most common—and charming—nocturna...
Eastern Fox Squirrel
Sciurus niger
Meet the heavyweight champion of the tree squirrel world. With their vibrant orange bellies and clever personalities,...
Eastern Gorilla
Gorilla beringei
The Eastern Gorilla is the world's largest living primate, a gentle giant reigning over the misty forests of Central ...
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
The clever architect of the eastern forests, the Eastern Gray Squirrel is a master of memory and agility. From its ac...
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