Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Cacomistle
Bassariscus sumichrasti
A master of the tropical canopy, the Cacomistle is a ring-tailed acrobat that haunts the high jungles of Central Amer...
California Ground Squirrel
Otospermophilus beecheyi
The California Ground Squirrel is the West's most famous burrower, known for its complex social lives and incredible ...
California Sea Lion
Zalophus californianus
The athletic 'sentinel of the shore,' the California Sea Lion is a social powerhouse known for its loud barks and inc...
Campbell's Monkey
Cercopithecus campbelli
The Campbell's Monkey is a master of the West African canopy, known for its complex 'language' and striking white bro...
Canada Lynx
Lynx canadensis
A ghost of the northern woods, the Canada lynx is a master of the subarctic wilderness. Known for its oversized snows...
Cape Fox
Vulpes chama
Meet the silver-backed ghost of the African night. The Cape Fox is a petite, elegant predator known for its oversized...
Cape Genet
Genetta tigrina
With its leopard-like spots and elegant, ringed tail, the Cape Genet is the ultimate backyard phantom. This agile Sou...
Cape Grey Mongoose
Herpestes pulverulentus
A sleek, solitary hunter of the South African landscape, the Cape Grey Mongoose is a master of adaptation. Easily ide...
Cape Grysbok
Raphicerus melanotis
The Cape Grysbok is the Western Cape's most elusive garden visitor, a tiny, grizzled antelope that thrives in the sec...
Cape Hare
Lepus capensis
The Cape Hare is a master of the open plains, using its incredible speed and oversized ears to stay one step ahead of...
Cape Porcupine
Hystrix africaeaustralis
Africa's largest rodent is a nocturnal marvel, armored with a striking coat of black-and-white quills and a formidabl...
Capped Lutung
Trachypithecus pileatus
Featuring a striking black crown and a golden-orange belly, the Capped Lutung is the stylish acrobat of the Himalayan...
Caracal
Caracal caracal
With its iconic tufted ears and powerful golden physique, the caracal is one of the most striking wild cats on Earth....
Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Callospermophilus saturatus
The largest of the golden-mantled squirrels, this vibrant mountain dweller is a master of the high Cascades. With its...
Chacma Baboon
Papio ursinus
The Chacma Baboon is the rugged socialite of the African wild, known for its incredible intelligence, dog-like muzzle...
Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
Witness the incredible elegance of the Cheetah, the fastest land animal on the planet. Built for speed and precision,...
Chilla
Lycalopex grisea
The Chilla is a master of the Patagonian wilderness, a grizzled survivor that navigates everything from arid deserts ...
Chimpanzee
Pan troglodytes
Meet our closest living relatives, the brilliant and social architects of the African rainforest. From intricate tool...
Chinese Takin
Budorcas tibetana
The Chinese Takin is the golden giant of the Himalayas, a mountain-dwelling marvel that looks like a cross between a ...
Chital
Axis axis
With its striking white-spotted coat and elegant antlers, the Chital is often considered the most beautiful deer spec...
Cliff Chipmunk
Neotamias dorsalis
Meet the mountain athlete of the American Southwest. The Cliff Chipmunk is a master of vertical terrain, turning shee...
Clymene Dolphin
Stenella clymene
A rare Atlantic exclusive, the Clymene dolphin is the only marine mammal known to have evolved through hybrid speciat...
Coast Mole
Scapanus orarius
A subterranean architect of the Pacific Northwest, the Coast Mole is a velvety wonder that keeps our soils healthy an...
Collared Peccary
Pecari tajacu
Meet the desert's most social survivor. Often confused with wild pigs, the Collared Peccary is a fascinating, 'squad-...
Commerson's Dolphin
Cephalorhynchus commersonii
Meet the 'Panda of the Sea,' a small, high-energy dolphin known for its striking black-and-white patterns and acrobat...
Common Bottlenose Dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
The Common Bottlenose Dolphin is the ocean's most charismatic inhabitant, known for its intelligence, signature smile...
Common Brown Four-eyed Opossum
Metachirus myosuros
The Common Brown Four-eyed Opossum is a master of the midnight forest floor, recognizable by the twin white spots tha...
Common Dolphin
Delphinus delphis
Meet the ocean's most acrobatic voyager, the Common Dolphin. Known for their stunning hourglass patterns and massive ...
Common Dwarf Mongoose
Helogale parvula
Africa's smallest carnivore is a social powerhouse that turns termite mounds into bustling miniature cities. These ch...
Common Eland
Tragelaphus oryx
Meet the Common Eland, a gentle giant of the African savanna that combines the power of a bull with the grace of an a...
Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Callospermophilus lateralis
Often mistaken for a giant chipmunk, this colorful mountain-dweller is famous for its golden shoulders and bold perso...
Common Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius
The Common Hippopotamus is a heavyweight of the African waterways, spending its days in social pods and its nights 'm...
Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
Meet the backyard's most clever opportunist, the 'masked bandit' known for its incredible dexterity and problem-solvi...
Common Shrew
Sorex araneus
The Common Shrew is a miniature marvel of the undergrowth, a velvet-clad hunter that lives life in the fast lane. Des...
Common Slender Mongoose
Herpestes sanguineus
The Common Slender Mongoose is Africa's most iconic backyard predator, known for its sleek silhouette and its signatu...
Common Warthog
Phacochoerus africanus
With their iconic tusks and vertical tails, Common Warthogs are the spirited 'architects' of the African savanna. The...
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