Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Savannah Monitor
Varanus exanthematicus
The Savannah Monitor is a stocky, powerful lizard that embodies the spirit of the African plains. With its blunt snou...
Schneider's Dwarf Caiman
Paleosuchus trigonatus
The 'smooth-fronted' ghost of the Amazon, Schneider's Dwarf Caiman is a rugged, heavily armored reptile that is as mu...
Serrated Hinged Terrapin
Pelusios sinuatus
The Serrated Hinged Terrapin is Africa’s largest hinged turtle, known for its jagged shell and remarkable ability to ...
Southern African Python
Python natalensis
Meet Africa's largest snake, the Southern African Python, a master of camouflage and a powerful guardian of the savan...
Southern Green Python
Morelia viridis
An emerald icon of the tropical canopy, the Southern Green Python is famous for its striking color and unique coiled ...
Speckled Rock Skink
Trachylepis punctatissima
A master of the sun-drenched rock, the Speckled Rock Skink is a vibrant, speckled gem of the Southern African landsca...
Spectacled Caiman
Caiman crocodilus
The Spectacled Caiman is a master of the water's edge, easily recognized by the bony ridge between its eyes that give...
Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle
Macrochelys suwanniensis
A prehistoric relic of the Deep South, the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle is a massive, ridge-shelled predator fo...
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