Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Least Chipmunk
Neotamias minimus
Meet North America's smallest and most widespread chipmunk, a pint-sized powerhouse of energy recognizable by the str...
Least Weasel
Mustela nivalis
The least weasel is the world’s smallest carnivore—a tiny, fearless hunter capable of squeezing through a wedding rin...
Lechwe
Kobus leche
The lechwe is the ultimate marshland athlete, an antelope that thrives in the knee-deep waters of the African floodpl...
Leopard Seal
Hydrurga leptonyx
The Leopard Seal is the Antarctic's ultimate apex predator, a sleek and spotted powerhouse of the Southern Ocean. Kno...
Lesser Grison
Galictis cuja
With its iconic white 'racing stripe' and inquisitive nature, the Lesser Grison is one of South America's most striki...
Lesser Kudu
Tragelaphus imberbis
A master of camouflage in the African scrub, the Lesser Kudu is famous for its stunning spiraled horns and intricate ...
Lesser Oriental Chevrotain
Tragulus kanchil
Discover the 'mouse-deer' of Southeast Asia, a tiny, ancient survivor that navigates the jungle floor with pencil-thi...
Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey
Cercopithecus petaurista
Meet West Africa’s heart-nosed acrobat. The Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey is a social canopy-dweller famous for its striki...
L'Hoest's Monkey
Allochrocebus lhoesti
The L'Hoest's monkey is a regal, white-bearded primate that rules the forest floors of the Albertine Rift. Known for ...
Lion
Panthera leo
The lion is the world's most social big cat, a symbol of strength and majesty that rules the African savanna in power...
Lion-tailed Macaque
Macaca silenus
Meet the 'Lion' of India's rainforests. With its striking silver mane and tufted tail, this endangered primate is a r...
Little Red Flying-fox
Pteropus scapulatus
Meet Australia’s smallest megabat, the Little Red Flying-fox. A nomadic nectar-lover known for its stunning ginger fu...
Long-finned Pilot Whale
Globicephala melas
A social masterpiece of the deep, the Long-finned Pilot Whale is easily identified by its bulbous 'pothead' and incre...
Long-nosed Fur Seal
Arctocephalus forsteri
Master of the rugged southern coastlines, the Long-nosed Fur Seal is a testament to conservation success. With its el...
Long-tailed Macaque
Macaca fascicularis
The Long-tailed Macaque is Southeast Asia's most resilient primate, a clever acrobat that navigates both the high can...
Long-tailed Vole
Microtus longicaudus
With a tail nearly as long as its body, the long-tailed vole is the mountain-climbing acrobat of the vole world. This...
Long-tailed Weasel
Neogale frenata
Meet the Long-tailed Weasel, a bold and agile hunter that packs a massive personality into a slender, tube-shaped fra...
Lowe's Monkey
Cercopithecus lowei
Meet Lowe's Monkey, the agile acrobat of the West African canopy. Known for its striking white brow and complex socia...
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