Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Alligator Snapping Turtle
Macrochelys temminckii
The Alligator Snapping Turtle is North America's largest freshwater turtle, a prehistoric giant that uses a built-in ...
American Alligator
Alligator mississippiensis
The undisputed king of the American wetlands, the American Alligator is a living fossil that has patrolled the swamps...
American Crocodile
Crocodylus acutus
The American Crocodile is a prehistoric icon of the Neotropics, a master of both salt and fresh water that rules the ...
Asian House Gecko
Hemidactylus frenatus
The Asian House Gecko is the ultimate backyard acrobat, famous for its 'chuck-chuck' call and its ability to sprint a...
Bibron's Thick-toed Gecko
Chondrodactylus bibronii
The heavyweight champion of southern African geckos, Bibron's Thick-toed Gecko is a master of camouflage and vertical...
Black Caiman
Melanosuchus niger
The black caiman is the undisputed king of the Amazonian waters, a prehistoric giant that can grow up to 20 feet long...
Black Spiny-tailed Iguana
Ctenosaura similis
Meet the world's fastest lizard, an armored speedster that thrives in the heat. With its prehistoric spines and light...
Broad-snouted Caiman
Caiman latirostris
The Broad-snouted Caiman is the 'bulldog' of South American wetlands, easily recognized by its uniquely wide jaw and ...
Brown Anole
Anolis sagrei
The Brown Anole is the charismatic acrobat of the suburban garden, known for its bold displays and lightning-fast ref...
Brown Basilisk
Basiliscus vittatus
Known as the 'Jesus Christ Lizard' for its ability to run on water, the Brown Basilisk is a prehistoric-looking marve...
Carp's Barking Gecko
Ptenopus carpi
The vocal heartbeat of the Namib Desert, Carp's Barking Gecko is a tiny architect of the gravel plains known for its ...
Central African slender-snouted crocodile
Mecistops leptorhynchus
A master of the Congo's hidden waterways, the Central African slender-snouted crocodile is a prehistoric relic with a...
Common Barking Gecko
Ptenopus garrulus
Known as the chorus of the Kalahari, the Common Barking Gecko is more often heard than seen. These pint-sized reptile...
Common Four-clawed Gecko
Gehyra mutilata
Often called the 'Sugar Gecko' for its pale, sweet appearance, this delicate climber is a master of the night. Watch ...
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
Meet the prehistoric survivor of North America's waterways. With its rugged shell and powerful jaws, the Common Snapp...
Congo Dwarf Crocodile
Osteolaemus osborni
Meet the world's smallest crocodile, a shy 'living fossil' that prowls the flooded forests of the Congo Basin by night.
Crested Anole
Anolis cristatellus
Meet the bold, crown-tailed gymnast of the Caribbean. The Crested Anole is a charismatic lizard that brings tropical ...
Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman
Paleosuchus palpebrosus
Meet the world's smallest crocodilian, a heavily armored master of the Amazonian undergrowth. Known for its smooth fo...
Dwarf Crocodile
Osteolaemus tetraspis
The Dwarf Crocodile is the world's smallest living crocodilian, a heavily armored 'living fossil' that prowls the dar...
Eastern Mexican Spiny-Tailed Iguana
Ctenosaura acanthura
With its armored tail and prehistoric silhouette, the Eastern Mexican Spiny-Tailed Iguana is a charismatic relic of t...
False Map Turtle
Graptemys pseudogeographica
Master of the river sun-loungers, the False Map Turtle is a master of camouflage with a shell that looks like a hand-...
Green Anole
Anolis carolinensis
Meet the 'American Chameleon,' a color-shifting gymnast that brings a touch of the prehistoric to your garden. Watch ...
Green Basilisk
Basiliscus plumifrons
Meet the 'Jesus Christ lizard,' a brilliant emerald reptile famous for its gravity-defying ability to run across wate...
Green Iguana
Iguana iguana
The Green Iguana is a prehistoric-looking giant that has mastered the art of living in both the wild jungle and the s...
Indo-Pacific House Gecko
Hemidactylus garnotii
Meet the Indo-Pacific House Gecko, the 'fox-faced' hunter of the night. This remarkable all-female species has travel...
Indo-Pacific Slender Gecko
Hemiphyllodactylus typus
A pint-sized pioneer of the reptile world, the Indo-Pacific Slender Gecko is a master of camouflage and a silent guar...
Koch's Chirping Gecko
Ptenopus kochi
The vocal 'voice of the Namib,' Koch's Chirping Gecko is a desert-dwelling marvel that announces its presence with a ...
Mediterranean House Gecko
Hemidactylus turcicus
A nocturnal acrobat that turns suburban walls into hunting grounds. Meet the Mediterranean House Gecko, the vocal 'Mo...
Moorish Gecko
Tarentola mauritanica
Meet the 'Common Wall Gecko,' a spiny-skinned night hunter that has lived alongside humans for centuries. Famous for ...
Morelet's Crocodile
Crocodylus moreletii
Meet the 'Mexican Crocodile,' a broad-snouted master of the Central American wetlands. Known for its shy nature and d...
Mourning Gecko
Lepidodactylus lugubris
Meet the world-traveling, all-female lizard known for its social chirps and chevron stripes. The Mourning Gecko is a ...
Namib Giant Ground Gecko
Chondrodactylus angulifer
A master of the desert sands, the Namib Giant Ground Gecko is a robust, nocturnal lizard known for its striking bande...
Namib Sand Gecko
Pachydactylus rangei
Meet the 'Ghost of the Dunes,' a translucent marvel that licks the morning fog to survive. With its unique webbed fee...
Nile Crocodile
Crocodylus niloticus
The undisputed king of the African waterways, the Nile Crocodile is a living relic of the dinosaur age. Witness the p...
Northern Map Turtle
Graptemys geographica
Often called the 'topographic turtle,' this master of the river is draped in a stunning pattern of golden map-like li...
Ouachita Map Turtle
Graptemys ouachitensis
Defined by the intricate 'topographical' lines on its shell and a jagged, saw-like ridge along its spine, the Ouachit...
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