Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Olive House Snake
Elaiophis inornatus
Glossy and graceful, the Olive House Snake is a nocturnal guardian of the garden. This harmless constrictor is a mast...
Olive Keelback
Helicops modestus
A hidden gem of the Brazilian wetlands, the Olive Keelback is a master of the underwater ambush. This non-venomous, s...
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
Lepidochelys olivacea
The Olive Ridley is the world's most numerous sea turtle, best known for its 'arribadas'—massive, synchronized nestin...
Oriental Rat Snake
Ptyas mucosa
The Oriental Rat Snake is a fast-moving, non-venomous marvel of the backyard. Known for its incredible agility and ro...
Oriental Whipsnake
Ahaetulla prasina
The master of arboreal disguise, the Oriental Whipsnake is a slender, emerald-green marvel of the Asian canopy. Known...
Ouachita Map Turtle
Graptemys ouachitensis
Defined by the intricate 'topographical' lines on its shell and a jagged, saw-like ridge along its spine, the Ouachit...
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