Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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Savannah Monitor
Varanus exanthematicus
The Savannah Monitor is a stocky, powerful lizard that embodies the spirit of the African plains. With its blunt snou...
Schneider's Dwarf Caiman
Paleosuchus trigonatus
The 'smooth-fronted' ghost of the Amazon, Schneider's Dwarf Caiman is a rugged, heavily armored reptile that is as mu...
Serrated Hinged Terrapin
Pelusios sinuatus
The Serrated Hinged Terrapin is Africa’s largest hinged turtle, known for its jagged shell and remarkable ability to ...
Southern African Python
Python natalensis
Meet Africa's largest snake, the Southern African Python, a master of camouflage and a powerful guardian of the savan...
Southern Green Python
Morelia viridis
An emerald icon of the tropical canopy, the Southern Green Python is famous for its striking color and unique coiled ...
Speckled Rock Skink
Trachylepis punctatissima
A master of the sun-drenched rock, the Speckled Rock Skink is a vibrant, speckled gem of the Southern African landsca...
Spectacled Caiman
Caiman crocodilus
The Spectacled Caiman is a master of the water's edge, easily recognized by the bony ridge between its eyes that give...
Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle
Macrochelys suwanniensis
A prehistoric relic of the Deep South, the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle is a massive, ridge-shelled predator fo...
Tropical House Gecko
Hemidactylus mabouia
The ultimate 'wall-walker' of the night, the Tropical House Gecko is a tiny, vocal predator that has turned our subur...
Turner's Thick-toed Gecko
Chondrodactylus turneri
A robust and charismatic resident of southern African gardens, Turner's Thick-toed Gecko is a master of the night. Wi...
Variable Skink
Trachylepis varia
A shimmering, agile resident of African gardens, the Variable Skink is a master of the 'sun-and-scuttle' lifestyle. W...
West African slender-snouted crocodile
Mecistops cataphractus
The West African slender-snouted crocodile is a master of camouflage and a symbol of the pristine rainforest waterway...
Western Rainbow Boa
Epicrates cenchria
Witness the living jewel of the Amazon, a serpent world-renowned for its shimmering, holographic scales and gentle na...
Western Rock Skink
Trachylepis sulcata
A sleek master of the African stone, the Western Rock Skink is a stripey, sun-loving reptile that brings life to rock...
Western Spiny-tailed Iguana
Ctenosaura pectinata
A prehistoric master of the Mexican coast, the Western Spiny-tailed Iguana is a sun-loving sprinter with armor-like s...
Western three-striped skink
Trachylepis occidentalis
A striking, fast-moving gem of the African arid-lands, the Western three-striped skink is a master of the 'sun-and-ru...
Yacare Caiman
Caiman yacare
Often called the 'Piranha Caiman,' this resilient reptile is the undisputed star of South American wetlands. With its...
Yellow Monitor
Varanus flavescens
Glowing with a distinctive golden hue, the Yellow Monitor is a master of the South Asian wetlands. This endangered li...
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