Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Northern Naked-tailed Armadillo
Cabassous centralis
The Northern Naked-tailed Armadillo is a ghost of the tropical forest floor, recognized by its unique scale-less tail...
Northern Olingo
Bassaricyon gabbii
Meet the ghost of the canopy—the Northern Olingo is a rare, agile relative of the raccoon that spends its life in the...
Northern Pig-tailed Macaque
Macaca leonina
A social strategist of the Southeast Asian canopy, the Northern Pig-tailed Macaque is easily recognized by its 'pigta...
Northern Pocket Gopher
Thomomys talpoides
Meet the master tunneler of the North. The Northern Pocket Gopher is a secretive underground engineer that reshapes t...
Northern Red Muntjac
Muntiacus vaginalis
Often heard before they are seen, the Northern Red Muntjac is a primitive and fascinating 'barking deer' that brings ...
Northern Right Whale Dolphin
Lissodelphis borealis
The only finless dolphin in the North Pacific, this sleek 'sea-serpent' of the deep is a master of high-speed acrobat...
Northern Short-tailed Shrew
Blarina brevicauda
A pint-sized predator with a venomous bite and a secret talent for echolocation. The Northern Short-tailed Shrew is t...
Northern Silky Anteater
Cyclopes dorsalis
The world's smallest anteater is a golden, tree-dwelling marvel that moves through the canopy like a ghost. Rare and ...
Northern Small-spotted Genet
Genetta genetta
The ghost of the garden, the Northern Small-spotted Genet is a master of nocturnal stealth. With its striking leopard...
Northern Tamandua
Tamandua mexicana
Meet the 'Stinkpot of the Woods,' a stylishly vested acrobat that roams the tropical canopy. With a prehensile tail a...
Northern Water Shrew
Sorex palustris
The Northern Water Shrew is nature’s tiny scuba diver, capable of diving to stream bottoms and even running across th...
Nyala
Tragelaphus angasii
With their striking stripes and majestic spiral horns, the Nyala is widely considered the most beautiful antelope in ...
obscure white-toothed shrew
Crocidura obscurior
The obscure white-toothed shrew is a miniature marvel of the West African rainforest. Often hidden beneath the leaf l...
Ocelot
Leopardus pardalis
Often called the most beautiful cat in the world, the ocelot is a master of the night. With its mesmerizing chain-lik...
Ogilby's Duiker
Cephalophorus ogilbyi
A hidden gem of the African rainforest, the Ogilby's Duiker is a master of the undergrowth. With its striking mahogan...
Olinguito
Bassaricyon neblina
Meet the 'mist-walker' of the Andes, a teddy-bear-faced mammal that remained hidden from science until 2013. This elu...
Olive Baboon
Papio anubis
The Olive Baboon is a master of adaptation, thriving across the diverse landscapes of Africa with its keen intelligen...
Olympic Marmot
Marmota olympus
The charismatic mascot of Washington's high peaks, the Olympic Marmot is a social, whistling wonder found nowhere els...
Onager
Equus hemionus
The Onager is the desert's endurance athlete, a wild and hardy equid that thrives in the vast steppes of Asia. Known ...
Orca
Orcinus orca
The undisputed masters of the sea, Orcas combine immense power with complex social intelligence. These iconic black-a...
Oribi
Ourebia ourebi
A master of the open plains, the Oribi is a graceful, small-statured antelope known for its distinctive whistle and i...
Owl-faced Guenon
Cercopithecus hamlyni
A striking primate with a face unlike any other, the Owl-faced Guenon is a ghost of the Congo’s deep bamboo forests. ...
Pacific Shrew
Sorex pacificus
The cinnamon-furred ghost of the Oregon undergrowth, the Pacific Shrew is a relentless hunter of the damp forest floo...
Pacific White-sided Dolphin
Aethalodelphis obliquidens
The ultimate acrobat of the Pacific, this dolphin is known for its striking tri-color markings and its incredible dis...
Pampas Fox
Lycalopex gymnocerca
Meet the clever 'zorro' of the South American plains. The Pampas fox is a resilient survivor known for its striking a...
Pantropical Spotted Dolphin
Stenella attenuata
The ultimate acrobat of the tropical seas, the Pantropical Spotted Dolphin is famous for its intricate patterns and h...
Patagonian Weasel
Lyncodon patagonicus
The ghost of the southern steppes, the Patagonian weasel is a master of the underground hunt and a rare prize for any...
Peale's Dolphin
Cephalorhynchus australis
A playful sentinel of the Patagonian coast, Peale's Dolphin is a master of the kelp forests. With its striking monoch...
Peters' Duiker
Cephalophorus callipygus
A master of the African rainforest understory, the Peters' Duiker is a vibrant, ginger-hued antelope known for its se...
Phayre's Leaf Monkey
Trachypithecus phayrei
Recognizable by their striking white 'spectacles' and long, graceful tails, Phayre's Leaf Monkey is a master of the A...
Plains Zebra
Equus quagga
The iconic 'painted horse' of Africa, the Plains Zebra is a masterpiece of natural geometry. Social, resilient, and s...
Prairie Vole
Microtus ochrogaster
The Prairie Vole is a social architect of the grasslands, famous for its lifelong pair bonds and intricate tunnel sys...
Preuss's Monkey
Allochrocebus preussi
A shadowy ghost of the high-altitude forests, the Preuss's Monkey is one of Africa's most elusive primates, distingui...
Przewalski's Gazelle
Procapra przewalskii
Once nearly extinct, Przewalski's Gazelle is one of the rarest land mammals on Earth. Discover how this elegant spiri...
Purple-faced Langur
Semnopithecus vetulus
Sri Lanka's shy canopy acrobat, the Purple-faced Langur is an endangered leaf-monkey known for its striking white whi...
Putty-nosed Monkey
Cercopithecus nictitans
Recognizable by the striking white 'putty' spot on its nose, this agile guenon is a master of the African canopy. Fro...
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