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Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.

541–576 of 581 species

Waterbuck

Waterbuck

Kobus ellipsiprymnus

The Waterbuck is a robust and regal antelope known for its shaggy coat and its inseparable bond with African waterway...

Mammals
Weddell Seal

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...

Mammals
West Indian Manatee

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 ...

Mammals
Western Deer Mouse

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 ...

Mammals
Western Gorilla

Western Gorilla

Gorilla gorilla

The Western Gorilla is a symbol of the African rainforest’s untamed majesty, known for its incredible strength and co...

Mammals
Western Gray Squirrel

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...

Mammals
Western Greater Long-nosed Armadillo

Western Greater Long-nosed Armadillo

Dasypus pastasae

The Western Greater Long-nosed Armadillo is a prehistoric-looking titan of the Amazonian undergrowth. Bulkier and mor...

Mammals
Western Polecat

Western Polecat

Mustela putorius

The wild ancestor of the domestic ferret, the Western Polecat is a masked marauder of the night. Once rare, this elus...

Mammals
Western Red-backed Vole

Western Red-backed Vole

Clethrionomys californicus

A mahogany-furred treasure of the Pacific Northwest, the Western Red-backed Vole is the silent gardener of the forest...

Mammals
Western Roe Deer

Western Roe Deer

Capreolus capreolus

Elegant, elusive, and unexpectedly vocal, the Western Roe Deer is a master of the woodland edge. Often called the 'ga...

Mammals
Western Spotted Skunk

Western Spotted Skunk

Spilogale gracilis

The Western Spotted Skunk is the acrobat of the skunk family, known for its stunning white-spotted coat and its uniqu...

Mammals
Weyns's Duiker

Weyns's Duiker

Cephalophorus weynsi

The Weyns's Duiker is the elusive 'forest diver' of the African tropics, known for its vibrant reddish coat and secre...

Mammals
White-bellied Pangolin

White-bellied Pangolin

Phataginus tricuspis

Often called the 'living pinecone,' the White-bellied Pangolin is a shy, scale-covered marvel of the African forest. ...

Mammals
White-footed Mouse

White-footed Mouse

Peromyscus leucopus

With its oversized ears and snowy-white paws, the White-footed Mouse is a charming and acrobatic native resident of N...

Mammals
White-lipped Peccary

White-lipped Peccary

Tayassu pecari

The White-lipped Peccary is the ultimate social wanderer of the Neotropics, traveling in thunderous herds that reshap...

Mammals
White-nosed Coati

White-nosed Coati

Nasua narica

Often called the 'Southwestern Raccoon,' the White-nosed Coati is a social, high-energy climber with an unmistakable ...

Mammals
White Rhinoceros

White Rhinoceros

Ceratotherium simum

The White Rhinoceros is a magnificent relic of a bygone era, wandering the African plains as the world’s largest graz...

Mammals
White-spotted Chevrotain

White-spotted Chevrotain

Moschiola meminna

A living relic of the ancient forest, the White-spotted Chevrotain is one of the world's smallest and most secretive ...

Mammals
White-tailed Antelope Squirrel

White-tailed Antelope Squirrel

Ammospermophilus leucurus

A pint-sized powerhouse of the American Southwest, the White-tailed Antelope Squirrel is a desert sprinter that defie...

Mammals
White-tailed Deer

White-tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

The White-tailed deer is a graceful icon of the American landscape, known for its incredible speed and the flash of i...

Mammals
White-tailed Jackrabbit

White-tailed Jackrabbit

Lepus townsendii

The White-tailed Jackrabbit is the heavyweight champion of the prairie, capable of outrunning predators with 40-mph s...

Mammals
White-tailed Mongoose

White-tailed Mongoose

Ichneumia albicauda

The ghost of the garden, the White-tailed Mongoose is a solitary nocturnal hunter known for its striking white tail a...

Mammals
White-tailed Prairie Dog

White-tailed Prairie Dog

Cynomys leucurus

The hardy 'chiseler' of the high country, the White-tailed Prairie Dog is a master of communication and high-altitude...

Mammals
White-throated Woodrat

White-throated Woodrat

Neotoma albigula

The architect of the American Southwest, the White-throated Woodrat is a clever survivor known for building massive s...

Mammals
White-toothed Woodrat

White-toothed Woodrat

Neotoma leucodon

The White-toothed Woodrat is the desert's most famous collector, known for building massive stick-fortresses and 'tra...

Mammals
Wild Bactrian Camel

Wild Bactrian Camel

Camelus ferus

A true ghost of the Gobi, the Wild Bactrian Camel is a master of survival in the world's most punishing deserts. With...

Mammals
Wild Boar

Wild Boar

Sus scrofa

The Wild Boar is a master of survival and the rugged ancestor of our domestic pigs. Intelligent, social, and incredib...

Mammals
Wild Goat

Wild Goat

Capra aegagrus

With their magnificent scimitar horns and gravity-defying climbing skills, Wild Goats are the legendary sentinels of ...

Mammals
Wild Water Buffalo

Wild Water Buffalo

Bubalus arnee

Witness the raw power of the Indian subcontinent's largest bovine. With horns that can span over six feet, the Wild W...

Mammals
Wild Yak

Wild Yak

Bos mutus

The Wild Yak is a living relic of the Ice Age, a massive and shaggy powerhouse that thrives in the thin air of the wo...

Mammals
Wolverine

Wolverine

Gulo gulo

The ghost of the high country, the wolverine is a symbol of rugged endurance and untamed spirit. With the strength of...

Mammals
Wyoming Ground Squirrel

Wyoming Ground Squirrel

Urocitellus elegans

A vigilant sentry of the sagebrush, the Wyoming Ground Squirrel is a master of the high-plains hustle. Known for thei...

Mammals
Yangtze Finless Porpoise

Yangtze Finless Porpoise

Neophocaena asiaeorientalis

The Yangtze Finless Porpoise is one of the few remaining freshwater cetaceans on Earth, known for its gentle 'smile' ...

Mammals
Yellow Baboon

Yellow Baboon

Papio cynocephalus

With their golden coats and expressive, dog-like faces, Yellow Baboons are the charismatic socialites of the African ...

Mammals
Yellow-bellied Glider

Yellow-bellied Glider

Petaurus australis

With its acrobatic leaps and haunting night-time shrieks, the Yellow-bellied Glider is the undisputed star of Austral...

Mammals
Yellow-bellied Marmot

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Marmota flaviventris

The charismatic 'whistle-pig' of the peaks, the yellow-bellied marmot is the ultimate mountain sentinel. Known for th...

Mammals

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