Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Cape Terrapin
Pelomedusa galeata
Southern Africa’s 'helmeted' pond dweller, the Cape Terrapin is a master of survival, known for its side-folding neck...
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...
Central American Boa
Boa imperator
A master of camouflage and a gentle giant of the tropics, the Central American Boa is a fascinating constrictor commo...
Clouded Monitor
Varanus nebulosus
The Clouded Monitor is the arboreal acrobat of the lizard world, blending perfectly into the dappled light of Southea...
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...
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