Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Malabarian Pit Viper
Craspedocephalus malabaricus
The Malabar Pit Viper is the 'chameleon' of the Western Ghats, sporting a breathtaking array of colors from lime gree...
Malayan Banded Wolf Snake
Lycodon subcinctus
A master of disguise and a champion lizard-hunter, the Malayan Banded Wolf Snake is a harmless backyard resident ofte...
Malayan Krait
Bungarus candidus
A striking master of the night, the Malayan Krait is one of Southeast Asia's most enigmatic and venomous residents. W...
Many-banded Krait
Bungarus multicinctus
A striking monochrome predator of the night, the many-banded krait is one of Asia's most venomous yet elusive serpent...
Many-horned Adder
Bitis cornuta
A master of desert deception, the Many-horned Adder is a small but formidable viper adorned with unique scale tufts. ...
Mediterranean House Gecko
Hemidactylus turcicus
A nocturnal acrobat that turns suburban walls into hunting grounds. Meet the Mediterranean House Gecko, the vocal 'Mo...
Mexican Parrot Snake
Leptophis mexicanus
A master of arboreal camouflage, the Mexican Parrot Snake is a vibrant, slender hunter that brings a touch of tropica...
Mole Kingsnake
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata
A hidden gem of the Southeast, the Mole Kingsnake is a glossy, subterranean hunter that keeps local rodent population...
Mole Snake
Pseudaspis cana
The Mole Snake is Southern Africa's premier underground hunter, a non-venomous powerhouse that keeps rodent populatio...
Monocellate Cobra
Naja kaouthia
The Monocellate Cobra is an iconic symbol of Asian wildlife, famous for the single 'eye' on its hood and its incredib...
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 ...
Mozambique Spitting Cobra
Naja mossambica
The Mozambique Spitting Cobra is one of Africa's most common and defensive elapids, famous for its 'sharpshooting' ve...
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