Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Javan Surili
Presbytis comata
A silver-grey ghost of the Indonesian canopy, the Javan Surili is one of Java's most iconic yet elusive primates. Wit...
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Jentink's Squirrel
Sundasciurus jentinki
A high-altitude specialist endemic to the mountains of Borneo, Jentink's Squirrel is a master of the misty canopy. Id...
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Kiang
Equus kiang
The Kiang is the largest and most majestic of the world's wild asses, a resilient survivor that thrives on the 'Roof ...
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Kinabalu Squirrel
Callosciurus baluensis
A vibrant highland specialist, the Kinabalu Squirrel is a jewel of the Bornean mountains, known for its fiery orange ...
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Kinkajou
Potos flavus
The Kinkajou is the golden gymnast of the midnight canopy. With a prehensile tail and a specialized 'honey tongue,' t...
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Kirk's Dik-dik
Madoqua kirkii
A miniature marvel of the African savanna, Kirk's Dik-dik is a monogamous antelope known for its trunk-like nose and ...
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Klipspringer
Oreotragus oreotragus
Meet the 'rock jumper' of the African savannah, an agile acrobat that spends its life on the tips of its toes. The kl...
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Layard's Palm Squirrel
Funambulus layardi
Known as the 'Flame-striped jungle squirrel,' this vibrant endemic species is a master of the Sri Lankan canopy. With...
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Least Chipmunk
Neotamias minimus
Meet North America's smallest and most widespread chipmunk, a pint-sized powerhouse of energy recognizable by the str...
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Least Weasel
Mustela nivalis
The least weasel is the world’s smallest carnivore—a tiny, fearless hunter capable of squeezing through a wedding rin...
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Lechwe
Kobus leche
The lechwe is the ultimate marshland athlete, an antelope that thrives in the knee-deep waters of the African floodpl...
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Leopard Seal
Hydrurga leptonyx
The Leopard Seal is the Antarctic's ultimate apex predator, a sleek and spotted powerhouse of the Southern Ocean. Kno...
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Lesser Capybara
Hydrochoerus isthmius
Meet the world's second-largest rodent, a shy and social semi-aquatic specialist of the Neotropics. Perfectly adapted...
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Lesser Grison
Galictis cuja
With its iconic white 'racing stripe' and inquisitive nature, the Lesser Grison is one of South America's most striki...
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Lesser Kudu
Tragelaphus imberbis
A master of camouflage in the African scrub, the Lesser Kudu is famous for its stunning spiraled horns and intricate ...
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Lesser Oriental Chevrotain
Tragulus kanchil
Discover the 'mouse-deer' of Southeast Asia, a tiny, ancient survivor that navigates the jungle floor with pencil-thi...
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Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey
Cercopithecus petaurista
Meet West Africa’s heart-nosed acrobat. The Lesser Spot-nosed Monkey is a social canopy-dweller famous for its striki...
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L'Hoest's Monkey
Allochrocebus lhoesti
The L'Hoest's monkey is a regal, white-bearded primate that rules the forest floors of the Albertine Rift. Known for ...
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Lion
Panthera leo
The lion is the world's most social big cat, a symbol of strength and majesty that rules the African savanna in power...
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Lion-tailed Macaque
Macaca silenus
Meet the 'Lion' of India's rainforests. With its striking silver mane and tufted tail, this endangered primate is a r...
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Little Red Flying-fox
Pteropus scapulatus
Meet Australia’s smallest megabat, the Little Red Flying-fox. A nomadic nectar-lover known for its stunning ginger fu...
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Long-finned Pilot Whale
Globicephala melas
A social masterpiece of the deep, the Long-finned Pilot Whale is easily identified by its bulbous 'pothead' and incre...
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Long-nosed Fur Seal
Arctocephalus forsteri
Master of the rugged southern coastlines, the Long-nosed Fur Seal is a testament to conservation success. With its el...
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Long-tailed Macaque
Macaca fascicularis
The Long-tailed Macaque is Southeast Asia's most resilient primate, a clever acrobat that navigates both the high can...
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Long-tailed Vole
Microtus longicaudus
With a tail nearly as long as its body, the long-tailed vole is the mountain-climbing acrobat of the vole world. This...
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Long-tailed Weasel
Neogale frenata
Meet the Long-tailed Weasel, a bold and agile hunter that packs a massive personality into a slender, tube-shaped fra...
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Lowe's Monkey
Cercopithecus lowei
Meet Lowe's Monkey, the agile acrobat of the West African canopy. Known for its striking white brow and complex socia...
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Mahogany Glider
Petaurus gracilis
The Mahogany Glider is one of Australia’s rarest treasures, a chestnut-colored aerialist found only in a tiny sliver ...
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Malabar Sacred Langur
Semnopithecus hypoleucos
Recognizable by its striking black 'socks' and silver-gray coat, the Malabar Sacred Langur is a majestic primate of I...
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Maned Wolf
Chrysocyon brachyurus
The 'fox on stilts' of South America, the Maned Wolf is a solitary, fruit-eating canine that roams the golden grassla...
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Margay
Leopardus wiedii
The Margay is nature’s ultimate high-wire act—a small wild cat capable of descending trees head-first and leaping thr...
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Maritime Striped Squirrel
Tamiops maritimus
A master of the canopy, the Maritime Striped Squirrel is a pint-sized acrobat distinguished by its striking racing st...
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Markhor
Capra falconeri
With its spectacular corkscrew horns and gravity-defying climbing skills, the markhor is the undisputed monarch of th...
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Marsh Mongoose
Atilax paludinosus
Master of the African riverbanks, the Marsh Mongoose is a secretive, shaggy-haired specialist that hunts by touch in ...
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Marsh Rabbit
Sylvilagus palustris
The Marsh Rabbit is the Southeast's most elusive swimmer, a compact and hardy cottontail cousin that thrives in the d...
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Masked Shrew
Sorex cinereus
Meet the Masked Shrew, a tiny powerhouse of the northern wilderness. Despite weighing less than a nickel, this energe...
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