Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Showing 1-36 of 67 species
Alligator Snapping Turtle
Macrochelys temminckii
The Alligator Snapping Turtle is North America's largest freshwater turtle, a prehistoric giant that uses a built-in ...
American Alligator
Alligator mississippiensis
The undisputed king of the American wetlands, the American Alligator is a living fossil that has patrolled the swamps...
American Crocodile
Crocodylus acutus
The American Crocodile is a prehistoric icon of the Neotropics, a master of both salt and fresh water that rules the ...
Amethyst Python
Simalia amethistina
The Amethyst Python is a shimmering giant of the tropical canopy, famous for the brilliant purple iridescence that da...
Asian House Gecko
Hemidactylus frenatus
The Asian House Gecko is the ultimate backyard acrobat, famous for its 'chuck-chuck' call and its ability to sprint a...
Australian Scrub Python
Simalia kinghorni
As Australia's longest snake, the Australian Scrub Python is a spectacular giant of the tropical north, known for its...
Bibron's Thick-toed Gecko
Chondrodactylus bibronii
The heavyweight champion of southern African geckos, Bibron's Thick-toed Gecko is a master of camouflage and vertical...
Black Caiman
Melanosuchus niger
The black caiman is the undisputed king of the Amazonian waters, a prehistoric giant that can grow up to 20 feet long...
Black Spiny-tailed Iguana
Ctenosaura similis
Meet the world's fastest lizard, an armored speedster that thrives in the heat. With its prehistoric spines and light...
Broad-snouted Caiman
Caiman latirostris
The Broad-snouted Caiman is the 'bulldog' of South American wetlands, easily recognized by its uniquely wide jaw and ...
Brown Anole
Anolis sagrei
The Brown Anole is the charismatic acrobat of the suburban garden, known for its bold displays and lightning-fast ref...
Brown Basilisk
Basiliscus vittatus
Known as the 'Jesus Christ Lizard' for its ability to run on water, the Brown Basilisk is a prehistoric-looking marve...
Burmese Python
Python bivittatus
One of the largest snakes on the planet, the Burmese Python is a master of camouflage and a powerful ambush predator....
Carpet Python
Morelia spilota
The Carpet Python is nature’s master of camouflage, a stunningly patterned constrictor that thrives from wild rainfor...
Carp's Barking Gecko
Ptenopus carpi
The vocal heartbeat of the Namib Desert, Carp's Barking Gecko is a tiny architect of the gravel plains known for its ...
Central African slender-snouted crocodile
Mecistops leptorhynchus
A master of the Congo's hidden waterways, the Central African slender-snouted crocodile is a prehistoric relic with a...
Common Barking Gecko
Ptenopus garrulus
Known as the chorus of the Kalahari, the Common Barking Gecko is more often heard than seen. These pint-sized reptile...
Common Four-clawed Gecko
Gehyra mutilata
Often called the 'Sugar Gecko' for its pale, sweet appearance, this delicate climber is a master of the night. Watch ...
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
Meet the prehistoric survivor of North America's waterways. With its rugged shell and powerful jaws, the Common Snapp...
Common Water Monitor
Varanus salvator
The Common Water Monitor is the world's second-largest lizard and a master of the Asian wetlands. Intelligent, adapta...
Congo Dwarf Crocodile
Osteolaemus osborni
Meet the world's smallest crocodile, a shy 'living fossil' that prowls the flooded forests of the Congo Basin by night.
Crested Anole
Anolis cristatellus
Meet the bold, crown-tailed gymnast of the Caribbean. The Crested Anole is a charismatic lizard that brings tropical ...
Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman
Paleosuchus palpebrosus
Meet the world's smallest crocodilian, a heavily armored master of the Amazonian undergrowth. Known for its smooth fo...
Dwarf Crocodile
Osteolaemus tetraspis
The Dwarf Crocodile is the world's smallest living crocodilian, a heavily armored 'living fossil' that prowls the dar...
East African Black Mud Turtle
Pelusios subniger
A resilient wanderer of the African wetlands, the East African Black Mud Turtle is a master of survival. With its sec...
Eastern Mexican Spiny-Tailed Iguana
Ctenosaura acanthura
With its armored tail and prehistoric silhouette, the Eastern Mexican Spiny-Tailed Iguana is a charismatic relic of t...
False Map Turtle
Graptemys pseudogeographica
Master of the river sun-loungers, the False Map Turtle is a master of camouflage with a shell that looks like a hand-...
Green Anole
Anolis carolinensis
Meet the 'American Chameleon,' a color-shifting gymnast that brings a touch of the prehistoric to your garden. Watch ...
Green Basilisk
Basiliscus plumifrons
Meet the 'Jesus Christ lizard,' a brilliant emerald reptile famous for its gravity-defying ability to run across wate...
Green Iguana
Iguana iguana
The Green Iguana is a prehistoric-looking giant that has mastered the art of living in both the wild jungle and the s...
Green Sea Turtle
Chelonia mydas
Meet the ocean's most famous gardener. The Green Sea Turtle is a majestic marine wanderer whose diet of seagrass keep...
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata
With its stunning 'tortoiseshell' pattern and a beak like a bird of prey, the Hawksbill is the most beautiful—and mos...
Helmeted Turtle
Pelomedusa subrufa
The African Helmeted Turtle is a prehistoric-looking survivor capable of outlasting the harshest droughts. With its u...
Indian Python
Python molurus
A master of camouflage and a silent guardian of the forest, the Indian Python is one of the world's most impressive n...
Indo-Pacific House Gecko
Hemidactylus garnotii
Meet the Indo-Pacific House Gecko, the 'fox-faced' hunter of the night. This remarkable all-female species has travel...
Indo-Pacific Slender Gecko
Hemiphyllodactylus typus
A pint-sized pioneer of the reptile world, the Indo-Pacific Slender Gecko is a master of camouflage and a silent guar...
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