Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Collared Peccary
Pecari tajacu
Meet the desert's most social survivor. Often confused with wild pigs, the Collared Peccary is a fascinating, 'squad-...
Commerson's Dolphin
Cephalorhynchus commersonii
Meet the 'Panda of the Sea,' a small, high-energy dolphin known for its striking black-and-white patterns and acrobat...
Common Bottlenose Dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
The Common Bottlenose Dolphin is the ocean's most charismatic inhabitant, known for its intelligence, signature smile...
Common Brown Four-eyed Opossum
Metachirus myosuros
The Common Brown Four-eyed Opossum is a master of the midnight forest floor, recognizable by the twin white spots tha...
Common Dolphin
Delphinus delphis
Meet the ocean's most acrobatic voyager, the Common Dolphin. Known for their stunning hourglass patterns and massive ...
Common Dwarf Mongoose
Helogale parvula
Africa's smallest carnivore is a social powerhouse that turns termite mounds into bustling miniature cities. These ch...
Common Eland
Tragelaphus oryx
Meet the Common Eland, a gentle giant of the African savanna that combines the power of a bull with the grace of an a...
Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Callospermophilus lateralis
Often mistaken for a giant chipmunk, this colorful mountain-dweller is famous for its golden shoulders and bold perso...
Common Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius
The Common Hippopotamus is a heavyweight of the African waterways, spending its days in social pods and its nights 'm...
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
Meet the backyard's most clever opportunist, the 'masked bandit' known for its incredible dexterity and problem-solvi...
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...
Damara Dik-dik
Madoqua damarensis
The Damara Dik-dik is a miniature marvel of the African bush, known for its trunk-like snout and lifelong devotion to...
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...
Desert Woodrat
Neotoma lepida
Meet the desert's most industrious architect. The Desert Woodrat is a master of survival, building elaborate stick fo...
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 Goat
Capra hircus
Curious, agile, and full of personality, the domestic goat is the ultimate backyard browser. Whether they're clearing...
Domestic Horse
Equus caballus
The domestic horse is a powerful symbol of grace and history that has been a human companion for over 5,000 years. Fr...
Domestic Sheep
Ovis aries
The world's most famous woolly grazer, the domestic sheep is a masterpiece of social intelligence and hardiness. From...
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 ...
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