Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Steenbok
Raphicerus campestris
With their oversized ears and dainty gait, the steenbok is the crown jewel of backyard African wildlife. These solita...
Steller Sea Lion
Eumetopias jubatus
The Steller Sea Lion is the undisputed heavyweight of the North Pacific coastline. With a roar like a lion and the gr...
Steller's Sea Cow
Hydrodamalis gigas
The Steller's Sea Cow was a gentle, 10-ton titan of the North Pacific that lived in the heart of the world's most kel...
Stone Marten
Martes foina
Often called the 'House Marten,' this agile acrobat is the most common carnivore you've never seen in your backyard. ...
Striped Dolphin
Stenella coeruleoalba
Meet the ocean's most acrobatic athlete. Famous for their high-speed leaps and striking 'racing stripes,' the Striped...
Striped Hyaena
Hyaena hyaena
The Striped Hyena is the silent ghost of the desert and scrubland, a solitary scavenger with a striking maned silhoue...
Striped Skunk
Mephitis mephitis
The Striped Skunk is the most famous night-owl of the neighborhood. Recognizable by its iconic 'V' stripe and bushy t...
Striped Weasel
Poecilogale albinucha
The Striped Weasel is a sleek, nocturnal hunter that acts as nature's most efficient pest control. With its bold raci...
Stump-tailed Macaque
Macaca arctoides
Often called the 'Bear Macaque' for its stocky build and shaggy fur, the Stump-tailed Macaque is a fascinating, groun...
Subantarctic Fur Seal
Arctocephalus tropicalis
Meet the most stylish resident of the southern shorelines, famous for its creamy-orange 'tuxedo' chest and impressive...
Sumatran Orangutan
Pongo abelii
Discover the Sumatran Orangutan, the iconic 'person of the forest' whose intelligence and flame-colored coat make the...
Sumatran Rhinoceros
Dicerorhinus sumatrensis
Meet the 'Hairy Rhino,' a living fossil and the world's smallest rhinoceros. This elusive, two-horned resident of the...
Sun-tailed Monkey
Allochrocebus solatus
The Sun-tailed Monkey is a hidden gem of the Gabonese rainforest, sporting a brilliant golden tail that glows against...
Swamp Musk Shrew
Crocidura mariquensis
A cryptic resident of Africa's wetlands, the Swamp Musk Shrew is a tiny, dark-furred powerhouse that thrives in the t...
Swamp Rabbit
Sylvilagus aquaticus
The largest of the cottontails, the Swamp Rabbit is a true semi-aquatic marvel of the Southern wetlands. Known for it...
Tapanuli Orangutan
Pongo tapanuliensis
The world's rarest great ape, the Tapanuli orangutan, lives in a single hidden forest in Sumatra. Distinguished by it...
Tayra
Eira barbara
The Tayra is a sleek, acrobatic powerhouse of the tropical forest. With its 'frosted' head and boundless energy, this...
Temminck's Ground Pangolin
Smutsia temminckii
Meet the world's most armored mammal, a prehistoric wonder that walks on its hind legs and wears a suit of scales. Th...
Therese's Shrew
Crocidura theresae
A tiny titan of the West African forest floor, Therese's Shrew is a relentless insect hunter that thrives in the humi...
Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel
Ictidomys tridecemlineatus
Meet the prairie’s most stylish speedster, the Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel. With its intricate racing stripes and ...
Thomson's Gazelle
Eudorcas thomsonii
The Thomson's Gazelle is the iconic sprinter of the African plains, easily recognized by its bold black side-stripe a...
Tibetan Gazelle
Procapra picticaudata
The Tibetan Gazelle is a pint-sized master of the high-altitude steppe, easily identified by its unique heart-shaped ...
Tibetan Macaque
Macaca thibetana
The Tibetan Macaque is a shaggy-haired mountain dweller known for its expressive face and complex social life. One of...
Toque Macaque
Macaca sinica
Endemic to the island of Sri Lanka, the Toque Macaque is famous for its 'toque' hairstyle and sharp intelligence. The...
Townsend's Chipmunk
Neotamias townsendii
The largest and most elusive chipmunk of the Pacific Northwest, the Townsend's Chipmunk is a master of the mossy unde...
Townsend's Mole
Scapanus townsendii
Meet the subterranean powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest. As the largest mole in North America, the Townsend's Mole ...
Townsend's Vole
Microtus townsendii
The largest vole in North America, the Townsend's Vole is a master of the hidden meadow. Often heard but rarely seen,...
Trowbridge's Shrew
Sorex trowbridgii
A tiny powerhouse of the Pacific Northwest, Trowbridge's Shrew is a master of the forest floor. Despite its small siz...
Tsessebe
Damaliscus lunatus
Discover the Tsessebe, Africa's fastest antelope, known for its incredible stamina and unique purplish-chestnut coat....
Tufted Gray Langur
Semnopithecus priam
With its silver-gray coat and iconic 'mohawk' crest, the Tufted Gray Langur is one of South Asia's most charismatic p...
Uinta Chipmunk
Neotamias umbrinus
A high-altitude acrobat of the American West, the Uinta chipmunk thrives in the rugged pine forests of the Rocky Moun...
Uinta Ground Squirrel
Urocitellus armatus
The spirited 'sentinel' of the West, the Uinta ground squirrel is a master of the short summer, known for its upright...
Vagrant Shrew
Sorex vagrans
The Vagrant Shrew is a tiny, high-velocity hunter that lives life in the fast lane, consuming its own body weight in ...
Vancouver Island Marmot
Marmota vancouverensis
The Vancouver Island Marmot is one of the world's rarest mammals, a charismatic 'whistle-pig' found only on the mount...
Variegated Squirrel
Sciurus variegatoides
The ultimate master of variation, this stunning tree squirrel brings a splash of color and high-energy antics to the ...
Vervet Monkey
Chlorocebus pygerythrus
Agile, vocal, and incredibly clever, the Vervet Monkey is one of Africa’s most charismatic primates. Whether they are...
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