Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Domestic Yak
Bos grunniens
The shaggy sentinel of the high peaks, the domestic yak is a master of survival in the world's most extreme environme...
Donkey
Equus asinus
The donkey is a symbol of endurance and surprising intelligence. From their iconic long ears to their powerful brays,...
Dorcas Gazelle
Gazella dorcas
A slender ghost of the dunes, the Dorcas Gazelle is the ultimate desert survivor. With its lyre-shaped horns and incr...
Douglas's Squirrel
Tamiasciurus douglasii
The feisty 'chickaree' of the Pacific Northwest, the Douglas's squirrel is a bolt of orange lightning in the evergree...
Dugong
Dugong dugon
The gentle 'sea cow' of the Indo-Pacific, the Dugong is a master of the seagrass meadows. Known for its whale-like ta...
Dusky Dolphin
Aethalodelphis obscurus
The Dusky Dolphin is the Southern Hemisphere's premier acrobat, known for spectacular leaps and a curious, social nat...
Dusky-footed Woodrat
Neotoma fuscipes
The ultimate architect of the Pacific coast, the Dusky-footed Woodrat is famous for its massive stick houses and its ...
Dusky Leaf Monkey
Trachypithecus obscurus
Recognizable by their comical 'spectacles' and stunning orange infants, the Dusky Leaf Monkey is a gentle, leaf-eatin...
East African Oryx
Oryx beisa
With its rapier-like horns and striking monochrome mask, the East African Oryx is the ultimate desert survivor. Often...
East Asian finless porpoise
Neophocaena sunameri
Meet the 'smiling' phantom of the East Asian coast. This dorsal-finless wonder is a master of the shallows, weaving t...
Eastern Chipmunk
Tamias striatus
The Eastern Chipmunk is a tireless worker of the forest floor, easily recognized by its bold stripes and rhythmic 'ch...
Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
With its signature fluffy white tail and nervous twitch, the Eastern Cottontail is the quintessential backyard mammal...
Eastern Deermouse
Peromyscus maniculatus
With its oversized ears and striking white underbelly, the Eastern Deermouse is the most common—and charming—nocturna...
Eastern Fox Squirrel
Sciurus niger
Meet the heavyweight champion of the tree squirrel world. With their vibrant orange bellies and clever personalities,...
Eastern Gorilla
Gorilla beringei
The Eastern Gorilla is the world's largest living primate, a gentle giant reigning over the misty forests of Central ...
Eastern Gray Squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
The clever architect of the eastern forests, the Eastern Gray Squirrel is a master of memory and agility. From its ac...
Eastern Meadow Vole
Microtus pennsylvanicus
The Eastern Meadow Vole is a master of the 'hidden highway,' building intricate tunnel networks beneath the grass. A ...
Eastern Mole
Scalopus aquaticus
The Eastern Mole is a subterranean powerhouse, capable of excavating 15 feet of tunnel in a single hour. While rarely...
Eastern Woodrat
Neotoma floridana
The original 'pack rat' of the American woods, the Eastern Woodrat is a fascinating architect that builds massive sti...
Egyptian Mongoose
Herpestes ichneumon
A legendary hunter of the Nile, the Egyptian Mongoose is a master of the daytime shadows. Known for its snake-fightin...
Elk
Cervus canadensis
The Elk is one of nature's most magnificent spectacles, a symbol of the rugged wild that commands attention with its ...
Ethiopian Wolf
Canis simensis
Meet Africa's most endangered carnivore, a specialized highland hunter found only in the peaks of Ethiopia. With its ...
Eurasian Lynx
Lynx lynx
The Eurasian Lynx is Europe's largest wild cat, a silent shadow with iconic ear tufts and paws designed for the deep ...
Eurasian Pine Marten
Martes martes
Meet the forest's most acrobatic hunter. With its plush chocolate fur and striking golden bib, the Eurasian Pine Mart...
Eurasian Pygmy Shrew
Sorex minutus
A pint-sized powerhouse of the undergrowth, the Eurasian Pygmy Shrew is one of the world's smallest mammals. With a h...
Eurasian Red Squirrel
Sciurus vulgaris
With its iconic winter ear tufts and bushy tail, the Eurasian Red Squirrel is the undisputed acrobat of the European ...
Eurasian Water Shrew
Neomys fodiens
The world's smallest semi-aquatic hunter, the Eurasian water shrew is a venomous marvel of the riverbank. With its ve...
European Badger
Meles meles
The iconic architect of the evening, the European Badger is a social, nocturnal wanderer known for its striking monoc...
European Bison
Bison bonasus
The European Bison is the continent's heaviest land animal and a majestic survivor of the ice age. Once extinct in th...
European Fallow Deer
Dama dama
With its iconic palmate antlers and elegant spotted coat, the European Fallow Deer is a majestic sight on any trail c...
European Rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
The ultimate ecosystem engineer of the backyard, the European Rabbit is as famous for its complex social warrens as i...
European Water Vole
Arvicola amphibius
Meet the charming architect of the riverbank, often mistaken for a rat but possessing a much gentler nature. Discover...
European Wildcat
Felis silvestris
The elusive 'Ghost of the Forest,' the European Wildcat is a master of disguise and solitude. Distinct from the commo...
European Wood Mouse
Apodemus sylvaticus
With its oversized ears and soulful black eyes, the Wood Mouse is a master of the night. This agile jumper is one of ...
False Killer Whale
Pseudorca crassidens
A sleek, social, and highly intelligent oceanic dolphin, the false killer whale is one of the deep sea's most energet...
Fea's Muntjac
Muntiacus feae
An elusive ghost of the Tenasserim mountains, the Fea's Muntjac is a rare, dark-coated deer famous for its golden cro...
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