Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Eastern Meadow Vole
Microtus pennsylvanicus
The Eastern Meadow Vole is a master of the 'hidden highway,' building intricate tunnel networks beneath the grass. A ...
Eastern Mole
Scalopus aquaticus
The Eastern Mole is a subterranean powerhouse, capable of excavating 15 feet of tunnel in a single hour. While rarely...
Egyptian Mongoose
Herpestes ichneumon
A legendary hunter of the Nile, the Egyptian Mongoose is a master of the daytime shadows. Known for its snake-fightin...
Ethiopian Wolf
Canis simensis
Meet Africa's most endangered carnivore, a specialized highland hunter found only in the peaks of Ethiopia. With its ...
Eurasian Lynx
Lynx lynx
The Eurasian Lynx is Europe's largest wild cat, a silent shadow with iconic ear tufts and paws designed for the deep ...
Eurasian Pine Marten
Martes martes
Meet the forest's most acrobatic hunter. With its plush chocolate fur and striking golden bib, the Eurasian Pine Mart...
Eurasian Pygmy Shrew
Sorex minutus
A pint-sized powerhouse of the undergrowth, the Eurasian Pygmy Shrew is one of the world's smallest mammals. With a h...
Eurasian Red Squirrel
Sciurus vulgaris
With its iconic winter ear tufts and bushy tail, the Eurasian Red Squirrel is the undisputed acrobat of the European ...
Eurasian Water Shrew
Neomys fodiens
The world's smallest semi-aquatic hunter, the Eurasian water shrew is a venomous marvel of the riverbank. With its ve...
European Badger
Meles meles
The iconic architect of the evening, the European Badger is a social, nocturnal wanderer known for its striking monoc...
European Bison
Bison bonasus
The European Bison is the continent's heaviest land animal and a majestic survivor of the ice age. Once extinct in th...
European Fallow Deer
Dama dama
With its iconic palmate antlers and elegant spotted coat, the European Fallow Deer is a majestic sight on any trail c...
European Rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
The ultimate ecosystem engineer of the backyard, the European Rabbit is as famous for its complex social warrens as i...
European Water Vole
Arvicola amphibius
Meet the charming architect of the riverbank, often mistaken for a rat but possessing a much gentler nature. Discover...
European Wildcat
Felis silvestris
The elusive 'Ghost of the Forest,' the European Wildcat is a master of disguise and solitude. Distinct from the commo...
European Wood Mouse
Apodemus sylvaticus
With its oversized ears and soulful black eyes, the Wood Mouse is a master of the night. This agile jumper is one of ...
False Killer Whale
Pseudorca crassidens
A sleek, social, and highly intelligent oceanic dolphin, the false killer whale is one of the deep sea's most energet...
Fea's Muntjac
Muntiacus feae
An elusive ghost of the Tenasserim mountains, the Fea's Muntjac is a rare, dark-coated deer famous for its golden cro...
Field Vole
Microtus agrestis
The hidden pulse of the meadow, the Field Vole is a master of the under-grass world. Though small and secretive, this...
Fisher
Pekania pennanti
A shadow in the canopy and a ghost on the forest floor, the fisher is one of North America's most mysterious and agil...
Fog Shrew
Sorex sonomae
Master of the mossy underworld, the Fog Shrew is a tiny powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest. Endemic to the damp coas...
Forest Elephant
Loxodonta cyclotis
Meet the 'Mega-Gardener' of the Congo Basin. Smaller, smarter, and more elusive than their savannah cousins, the Fore...
Four-horned Antelope
Tetracerus quadricornis
The Four-horned Antelope is a true evolutionary oddity, being the only mammal in the world with four horns. Secretive...
Franklin's Ground Squirrel
Poliocitellus franklinii
The Franklin's Ground Squirrel is a rare gem of the tallgrass prairie, known for its musical whistle and salt-and-pep...
Gee's Golden Lutung
Trachypithecus geei
Glimmering like sunlight through the leaves, Gee's Golden Lutung is one of the rarest and most beautiful primates on ...
Gelada
Theropithecus gelada
Meet the 'Bleeding-Heart Monkey,' a unique grass-eating primate found only in the clouds of Ethiopia. Known for their...
Gemsbok
Oryx gazella
The Gemsbok is the crown jewel of the desert, a masterpiece of evolution designed to thrive in the world's most punis...
Giant Anteater
Myrmecophaga tridactyla
The giant anteater is nature's most specialized architect, featuring a two-foot tongue and claws strong enough to det...
Giant Armadillo
Priodontes maximus
The 'Ecosystem Engineer' of South America, the Giant Armadillo is a reclusive giant that shapes the wilderness with i...
Giant Eland
Tragelaphus derbianus
Meet the world's largest antelope, a spiraled-horn giant that roams the African savannas with surprising grace. Rare,...
Giant Forest Hog
Hylochoerus meinertzhageni
Meet the 'Ghost of the Forest,' Africa's largest and most mysterious wild pig. With its massive size and shaggy black...
Giant Ground Pangolin
Smutsia gigantea
The largest of all pangolin species, this 'scaly anteater' is a relic of prehistoric design. An endangered marvel of ...
Goitered Gazelle
Gazella subgutturosa
The ghost of the steppes, the Goitered Gazelle is a master of desert survival, known for its incredible sprinting spe...
Golden Jackal
Canis aureus
A resilient and vocal opportunist, the Golden Jackal is currently staging one of the most successful wildlife expansi...
Grant's Gazelle
Nanger granti
The Grant's Gazelle is a masterpiece of desert adaptation, roaming the vast East African plains with an elegance that...
Gray Four-eyed Opossum
Philander opossum
Famed for the white spots that look like a second set of eyes, the Gray Four-eyed Opossum is one of the most charisma...
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