Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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African Rock Python
Python sebae
The African Rock Python is Africa's largest snake, a powerful constrictor that rules the water's edge and the savanna...
African Striped Skink
Trachylepis striata
The African Striped Skink is a glistening, sun-loving neighbor frequently found patrolling garden walls and rocky out...
Alligator Snapping Turtle
Macrochelys temminckii
The Alligator Snapping Turtle is North America's largest freshwater turtle, a prehistoric giant that uses a built-in ...
Amazon Basin Emerald Tree Boa
Corallus batesii
Draped like living jewelry across the mossy branches of the Amazon, this boa is a master of the canopy. With its stri...
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 ...
Amethyst Python
Simalia amethistina
The Amethyst Python is a shimmering giant of the tropical canopy, famous for the brilliant purple iridescence that da...
Anchieta's Dwarf Python
Python anchietae
A rare and stunning inhabitant of the African escarpment, the Anchieta’s Dwarf Python is a master of rocky camouflage...
Angulate Tortoise
Chersina angulata
The Angulate Tortoise is the quintessential backyard reptile of the South African coast, famous for its 'bowsprit' sh...
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...
Aurora House Snake
Lamprophis aurora
With its stunning olive-green scales and a brilliant yellow 'racing stripe' down its back, the Aurora house snake is ...
Australian Scrub Python
Simalia kinghorni
As Australia's longest snake, the Australian Scrub Python is a spectacular giant of the tropical north, known for its...
Ball Python
Python regius
The Ball Python is a master of disguise and the most iconic small python of the African savanna. Known for its gentle...
Banded Krait
Bungarus fasciatus
Decked in unmistakable bands of gold and charcoal, the Banded Krait is a shy nocturnal giant of the Asian tropics. Th...
Banded kukri snake
Oligodon arnensis
A master of the garden undergrowth, the Banded Kukri Snake is a beautiful, non-venomous reptile known for its strikin...
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
A master of the Southern wetlands, the Banded Watersnake is a bold, nonvenomous hunter often seen basking near the wa...
Banded Wolf Snake
Lycodon fasciatus
A striking nocturnal hunter of the Asian highlands, the Banded Wolf Snake is a master of mimicry and an expert climbe...
Barred Wolf Snake
Lycodon striatus
A secretive nocturnal hunter, the Barred Wolf Snake is a master of the night. With its striking white bands and gloss...
Beauty Ratsnake
Elaphe taeniura
A masterpiece of evolution, the Beauty Ratsnake combines striking 'beauty' markings with unparalleled climbing agilit...
Bell’s Hingeback Tortoise
Kinixys belliana
Meet Africa’s 'transformer' tortoise, a resilient survivor known for its unique hinged shell and love for the rainy s...
Bengal Monitor
Varanus bengalensis
The Bengal monitor is the undisputed king of the backyard reptilian world. This intelligent, powerful predator is as ...
Berg Adder
Bitis atropos
The Berg Adder is the rugged mountaineer of the snake world, perfectly adapted to the thin air and rocky crags of Sou...
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 Copper Rat Snake
Coelognathus flavolineatus
A striking and beneficial garden visitor, the Black Copper Rat Snake is Southeast Asia's master of rodent control, ea...
Black-necked Spitting Cobra
Naja nigricollis
A master of defense with the ability to spray venom with pinpoint accuracy, the Black-necked Spitting Cobra is a fasc...
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...
Boomslang
Dispholidus typus
A master of camouflage and the undisputed king of the canopy, the Boomslang is Africa’s most fascinating arboreal sna...
Boulenger's Cape tortoise
Chersobius boulengeri
A pint-sized survivor of the South African desert, the Karoo padloper is a master of hiding in plain sight among the ...
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...
Brown House Snake
Boaedon fuliginosus
The Brown House Snake is Africa's gentle night-watchman, a harmless constrictor that provides invaluable pest control...
Brown Rainbow Boa
Epicrates maurus
The Brown Rainbow Boa is a master of subtle beauty, combining a chocolatey camouflage with a stunning prismatic shimm...
Brown-speckled Whipsnake
Ahaetulla pulverulenta
A master of disguise endemic to Sri Lanka, the Brown-speckled Whipsnake blends seamlessly into the brush. With its un...
brown vine snake
Oxybelis aeneus
Meet the master of disguise. The brown vine snake is a slender, arboreal marvel that turns the act of 'hiding in plai...
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