Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Golden Jackal
Canis aureus
A resilient and vocal opportunist, the Golden Jackal is currently staging one of the most successful wildlife expansi...
Grant's Gazelle
Nanger granti
The Grant's Gazelle is a masterpiece of desert adaptation, roaming the vast East African plains with an elegance that...
Gray Four-eyed Opossum
Philander opossum
Famed for the white spots that look like a second set of eyes, the Gray Four-eyed Opossum is one of the most charisma...
Gray Fox
Urocyon cinereoargenteus
The only North American canid that can climb trees, the Gray Fox is a 'salt-and-pepper' ghost of the forest. Agile, e...
Gray-tailed Vole
Microtus canicaudus
Meet the elusive architect of the Willamette Valley. The Gray-tailed Vole is a master of camouflage and tunnel engine...
Gray Wolf
Canis lupus
The Gray Wolf is the legendary apex predator of the northern wilderness, a symbol of untamed nature and complex socia...
Greater Glider
Petauroides volans
Meet the 'flying teddy bear' of the Australian bush. With its oversized ears and incredibly long, bushy tail, the Gre...
Greater Grison
Galictis vittata
With its striking racing stripe and sleek, energetic build, the Greater Grison is the 'speedster' of the Neotropical ...
Greater Kudu
Tragelaphus strepsiceros
Meet the 'Grey Ghost' of the savanna. With its towering spiral horns and masterful camouflage, the Greater Kudu is on...
Greater Naked-tailed Armadillo
Cabassous tatouay
The powerhouse of the South American underground, the Greater Naked-tailed Armadillo is a master excavator with a tai...
Greater Oriental Chevrotain
Tragulus napu
The Greater Oriental Chevrotain is a 'living fossil' that looks like a miniature deer but carries the tusks of a pred...
Greater Red Musk Shrew
Crocidura flavescens
A tiny but formidable predator of the African night, the Greater Red Musk Shrew is a master of the undergrowth. With ...
Green Acouchi
Myoprocta pratti
The Green Acouchi is the Amazon's energetic forest gardener, a small rodent with a big personality. Known for its oli...
Grey-headed Flying-fox
Pteropus poliocephalus
Australia’s largest bat is a spectacular sight in the night sky, easily recognized by its 'ginger' collar and impress...
Grey Rhebok
Pelea capreolus
Known as the 'Ghost of the Mountain,' the Grey Rhebok is a woolly, silver-coated antelope that thrives in the rugged ...
Grey Seal
Halichoerus grypus
The Grey Seal is the 'horse-head' of the Atlantic, a massive and soulful marine mammal known for its haunting songs a...
Groundhog
Marmota monax
Meet the 'whistle-pig' of the backyard, a master excavator and the world's most famous weather-predicting rodent. Whe...
Grévy's Zebra
Equus grevyi
Meet the imperial Grévy's zebra, the largest and most striking of all wild equids. With its oversized ears and razor-...
Guadalupe Fur Seal
Arctocephalus townsendi
Once on the brink of extinction, the Guadalupe fur seal is a resilient survivor of the Pacific. With its luxurious fu...
Guanaco
Lama guanicoe
The wild ancestor of the llama, the Guanaco is the elegant sentry of the South American plains. Known for its incredi...
Gunnison's Prairie Dog
Cynomys gunnisoni
Meet the most sophisticated linguist of the American Southwest. The Gunnison's Prairie Dog is a social architect of t...
Hairy-tailed Mole
Parascalops breweri
A hidden master of the Appalachian soil, the Hairy-tailed Mole is identified by its uniquely fuzzy tail and industrio...
Hamadryas Baboon
Papio hamadryas
The 'Sacred Baboon' of ancient Egypt, known for its silver mane and complex desert dynasties. Discover the primate th...
Harbor Seal
Phoca vitulina
The Harbor Seal is the ultimate coastal watcher, known for its dappled coat and soulful eyes. Often found lounging on...
Harbour Porpoise
Phocoena phocoena
The Harbour Porpoise is the shy, 'puffing pig' of the coastal world, known for its small size and elusive nature. Oft...
Harp Seal
Pagophilus groenlandicus
The Harp Seal is the ultimate icon of the Arctic, famous for its striking saddleback markings and snowy-white pups. T...
Harris' Antelope Squirrel
Ammospermophilus harrisii
A master of desert survival, the Harris' Antelope Squirrel thrives in the heat of the Sonoran Desert. With its striki...
Hartebeest
Alcelaphus buselaphus
With their remarkably long faces and high-shouldered silhouettes, the Hartebeest is one of Africa’s most distinctive ...
Harvey's Duiker
Cephalophorus harveyi
A flash of chestnut in the forest shadows, Harvey's Duiker is a master of the African undergrowth. This elegant, smal...
Heaviside's Dolphin
Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
The Heaviside's Dolphin is a rare, small cetacean found only in the cold waters of southwest Africa. Known for its pl...
Hewitt's Red Rockhare
Pronolagus saundersiae
A master of the mountain peaks, Hewitt's Red Rockhare is a shy but striking inhabitant of the Southern African crags....
Himalayan Striped Squirrel
Tamiops mcclellandii
With its racing-stripe markings and charming white ear tufts, the Himalayan Striped Squirrel is one of Asia's most ch...
Himalayan Tahr
Hemitragus jemlahicus
A master of the vertical world, the Himalayan Tahr is an iconic mountain goat-antelope known for its shaggy mane and ...
Hispid Cotton Rat
Sigmodon hispidus
The Hispid Cotton Rat is the 'architect' of the undergrowth, famous for weaving intricate grass tunnels. This bristly...
Hoary Fox
Lycalopex vetula
The dainty 'raposinha-do-campo' is Brazil's most specialized fox, a silver-grey shadow that hunts termites instead of...
Hoary Marmot
Marmota caligata
The legendary 'whistler' of the high peaks, the Hoary Marmot is a social giant of the alpine world. These silver-furr...
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