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 Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
With its striking leopard-like spots and incredible leaping power, the Northern Leopard Frog is a jewel of the North ...
Northern Map Turtle
Graptemys geographica
Often called the 'topographic turtle,' this master of the river is draped in a stunning pattern of golden map-like li...
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Meet the backyard's most talented vocal gymnast. The Northern Mockingbird doesn't just sing; it performs a curated pl...
Northern Montane Shrew
Sorex obscurus
A tiny, high-metabolism hunter of the mountain undergrowth, the Northern Montane Shrew is a master of the hidden worl...
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 Nutcracker
Nucifraga caryocatactes
The brilliant memory-master of the mountains, the Northern Nutcracker is a chocolate-brown marvel that can remember t...
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 Paper Wasp
Polistes fuscatus
Meet the garden’s most misunderstood architect. The Northern Paper Wasp is a master of facial recognition and a natur...
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
A tiny jewel of the treetops, the Northern Parula is famous for its rising buzzy trill and its unique habit of nestin...
Northern Pearl Dace
Margariscus nachtriebi
A hidden gem of northern waters, the Northern Pearl Dace thrives in the cool, quiet corners of bogs and beaver ponds....
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 Pike
Esox lucius
Meet the 'Water Wolf,' a master of camouflage and the ultimate freshwater ambush hunter. With its torpedo-like body a...
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
The Northern Pintail is the epitome of waterfowl elegance, known for its slender neck and needle-like tail. This 'gre...
Northern Plain-Xenops
Xenops mexicanus
Meet the forest's tiny acrobat, a bird that spends its life prying secrets from the bark of tropical vines. With its ...
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 Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium gnoma
Don't let the small size fool you—the Northern Pygmy-Owl is one of the most ferocious and active hunters in the fores...
Northern Red-legged Frog
Rana aurora
A secretive gem of the Pacific Northwest, the Northern Red-legged Frog is a master of camouflage known for its striki...
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 Redbelly Dace
Chrosomus eos
A miniature jewel of northern wetlands, the Northern Redbelly Dace is famous for the male's stunning transition into ...
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 River Garfish
Zenarchopterus buffonis
The Northern River Garfish is a master of the water's surface, sporting a unique 'halfbeak' that helps it hunt with p...
Northern Royal Albatross
Diomedea sanfordi
The Northern Royal Albatross is a true titan of the sky, boasting one of the largest wingspans of any living bird. Wi...
Northern Sand Lance
Ammodytes dubius
The Northern Sand Lance is the 'ecological gold' of the Atlantic, a shimmering, burrowing fish that sustains everythi...
Northern Saw-whet Owl
Aegolius acadicus
The tiny titan of the forest, the Northern Saw-whet Owl is a master of camouflage and a favorite among backyard birde...
Northern Sennet
Sphyraena borealis
The Northern Sennet is a sleek, silver arrow of the Atlantic coast, bringing the thrill of the barracuda family to sh...
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 Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
With a bill built like a specialized tool and a wardrobe of striking colors, the Northern Shoveler is a masterpiece o...
Northern Shrike
Lanius borealis
The Northern Shrike is a fierce 'Butcherbird' that hides a predator's soul beneath a songbird's feathers. A master of...
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 Treeshrew
Tupaia belangeri
Meet the energetic Northern Treeshrew, a fast-moving Southeast Asian mammal that bridges the gap between early insect...
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...
Northern Wheatear
Oenanthe oenanthe
A champion of long-distance travel, the Northern Wheatear is a hardy ground-dweller known for its striking white rump...
Northwestern Pond Turtle
Actinemys marmorata
The only native freshwater turtle of the Pacific Northwest, this shy 'sun-worshiper' is a master of disappearing at t...
Nurse Shark
Ginglymostoma cirratum
The nurse shark is a master of the seafloor, known for its peaceful daylight huddles and impressive nocturnal hunting...
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