Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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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...
Thinhorn Sheep
Ovis dalli
The undisputed masters of the northern crags, Thinhorn Sheep navigate vertical wilderness with breathtaking ease. Whe...
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...
Three-striped Palm Squirrel
Funambulus palmarum
South Asia's most famous garden acrobat, the Three-striped Palm Squirrel, is as vocal as it is vibrant. Known for its...
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...
Tome's Spiny Rat
Proechimys semispinosus
A resilient survivor of the tropical understory, Tome's Spiny Rat is easily recognized by its prickly coat and bright...
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...
Vicuña
Lama vicugna
The graceful vicuña is the golden ghost of the Andes, prized for its ethereal wool and celebrated as the wild ancesto...
Virginia Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
Meet North America's only marsupial, a quiet nocturnal wanderer that provides free pest control for your garden. With...
Walter's Duiker
Philantomba walteri
Discovered by science only in 2010, Walter's Duiker is a master of disguise in the West African undergrowth. This tin...
Wapiti
Cervus canadensis
Witness the 'ghosts of the forest' in your own backyard. From the haunting bugles of the autumn rut to their stately ...
Water Chevrotain
Hyemoschus aquaticus
A mysterious 'fanged' inhabitant of the African rainforest, the Water Chevrotain is a master of the night and a surpr...
Water Deer
Hydropotes inermis
With their endearing rounded ears and unusual 'vampire' tusks, Water Deer are one of the most distinctive mammals you...
Water Opossum
Chironectes minimus
Meet the world's only aquatic marsupial, a nocturnal master of the river with waterproof fur and webbed feet. Elusive...
Waterbuck
Kobus ellipsiprymnus
The Waterbuck is a robust and regal antelope known for its shaggy coat and its inseparable bond with African waterway...
Weddell Seal
Leptonychotes weddellii
The ghost of the Antarctic ice, the Weddell Seal is a master of the deep, capable of diving over 600 meters while sin...
West Indian Manatee
Trichechus manatus
The West Indian Manatee is a gentle aquatic giant, often called the 'sea cow' for its peaceful grazing habits. Found ...
Western Deer Mouse
Peromyscus sonoriensis
Meet the Western Deer Mouse, a wide-eyed and nimble nocturnal acrobat. While they may be small, these native rodents ...
Western Gorilla
Gorilla gorilla
The Western Gorilla is a symbol of the African rainforest’s untamed majesty, known for its incredible strength and co...
Western Gray Squirrel
Sciurus griseus
The 'silver ghost' of the Western woods, this elegant squirrel is known for its spectacular plume-like tail and shy d...
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