Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Namaqua Dwarf Adder
Bitis schneideri
Meet the Namaqua Dwarf Adder, a tiny marvel of the African dunes and the smallest viper in the world. This elusive 's...
Namib Giant Ground Gecko
Chondrodactylus angulifer
A master of the desert sands, the Namib Giant Ground Gecko is a robust, nocturnal lizard known for its striking bande...
Namib Sand Gecko
Pachydactylus rangei
Meet the 'Ghost of the Dunes,' a translucent marvel that licks the morning fog to survive. With its unique webbed fee...
Nile Crocodile
Crocodylus niloticus
The undisputed king of the African waterways, the Nile Crocodile is a living relic of the dinosaur age. Witness the p...
Nile Monitor
Varanus niloticus
Meet Africa's most versatile aquatic predator. From the ancient banks of the Nile to the modern canals of Florida, th...
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Meet the North American Racer, the sleek, high-speed predator of the backyard. Known for its incredible agility and c...
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
The Northern Cottonmouth is North America's only semiaquatic viper, a heavy-bodied master of the southern swamps. Fam...
Northern King Cobra
Ophiophagus hannah
The undisputed king of the jungle floor, the Northern King Cobra is an intelligent, nest-building giant. As the world...
Northern Map Turtle
Graptemys geographica
Often called the 'topographic turtle,' this master of the river is draped in a stunning pattern of golden map-like li...
Northwestern Pond Turtle
Actinemys marmorata
The only native freshwater turtle of the Pacific Northwest, this shy 'sun-worshiper' is a master of disappearing at t...
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