Wildlife Species Library

Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.

manketti-tree
Trees

manketti-tree

Schinziophyton rautanenii

The lifeblood of the Kalahari sands, the Manketti tree is a resilient giant that provides food and shelter to an enti...

manna gum
Trees

manna gum

Eucalyptus viminalis

The Manna Gum is the majestic 'ribbon gum' of the Australian bush, legendary as the Koala's favorite food and the sou...

marula
Trees

marula

Sclerocarya birrea

The Marula is the undisputed 'Tree of Life' of the African savanna, a massive provider that feeds everyone from eleph...

Mediterranean cypress
Trees

Mediterranean cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

The Mediterranean cypress is a living pillar of history, known for its iconic slender shape and its ability to thrive...

mockernut
Trees

mockernut

Carya tomentosa

A titan of the eastern woods, the mockernut hickory is legendary for its iron-hard wood and the golden autumn canopy ...

Monterey Cypress
Trees

Monterey Cypress

Hesperocyparis macrocarpa

The Monterey Cypress is the gnarled, wind-swept sentinel of the Pacific coast, known for its sculptural beauty and le...

Monterey pine
Trees

Monterey pine

Pinus radiata

The Monterey pine is a fast-growing coastal icon, known for its lush green needles and rugged bark. It serves as a ma...

Mountain Fig
Trees

Mountain Fig

Ficus altissima

The Mountain Fig is a sprawling, silvery giant that defines the tropical skyline. From its strangling roots to its ma...

mountain grey gum
Trees

mountain grey gum

Eucalyptus cypellocarpa

A towering icon of the Australian Great Dividing Range, the mountain grey gum is more than just a tree—it is a vertic...

mountain hemlock
Trees

mountain hemlock

Tsuga mertensiana

The crown jewel of the subalpine, the Mountain Hemlock is a masterpiece of high-altitude resilience. Its graceful, dr...

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