Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Savannah Monitor
Varanus exanthematicus
The Savannah Monitor is a stocky, powerful lizard that embodies the spirit of the African plains. With its blunt snou...
Saw-scaled Viper
Echis carinatus
The Saw-scaled Viper may be small, but it is one of the world's most formidable predators. Known for its 'sandpaper' ...
Schneider's Dwarf Caiman
Paleosuchus trigonatus
The 'smooth-fronted' ghost of the Amazon, Schneider's Dwarf Caiman is a rugged, heavily armored reptile that is as mu...
Serrated Hinged Terrapin
Pelusios sinuatus
The Serrated Hinged Terrapin is Africa’s largest hinged turtle, known for its jagged shell and remarkable ability to ...
Snouted Cobra
Naja annulifera
A powerful icon of the African savanna, the Snouted Cobra is a master of adaptation, famous for its bold bands and st...
Snouted Night Adder
Causus defilippii
The Snouted Night Adder is a small, charismatic viper recognized by its 'turned-up' nose and bold chevron markings. F...
Southern African Python
Python natalensis
Meet Africa's largest snake, the Southern African Python, a master of camouflage and a powerful guardian of the savan...
Southern Green Python
Morelia viridis
An emerald icon of the tropical canopy, the Southern Green Python is famous for its striking color and unique coiled ...
Speckled Rock Skink
Trachylepis punctatissima
A master of the sun-drenched rock, the Speckled Rock Skink is a vibrant, speckled gem of the Southern African landsca...
Speckled Tortoise
Chersobius signatus
Meet the world's smallest tortoise, a tiny treasure of the South African desert that fits in the palm of your hand. E...
Spectacled Caiman
Caiman crocodilus
The Spectacled Caiman is a master of the water's edge, easily recognized by the bony ridge between its eyes that give...
Speke's Hinge-back Tortoise
Kinixys spekii
The Speke's Hinge-back Tortoise is a remarkable survivor of the African bushveld, featuring a unique 'armored door' o...
Spotted Bush Snake
Philothamnus semivariegatus
A slender, emerald-green acrobat of the garden, the Spotted Bush Snake is a harmless hunter that moves with lightning...
Sri Lankan Green Pit Viper
Craspedocephalus trigonocephalus
An emerald jewel of the island, the Sri Lankan Green Pit Viper is a master of camouflage found nowhere else on Earth....
Striped Racer
Masticophis lateralis
A master of speed and agility, the Striped Racer is a sleek, striped hunter that brings a touch of wild California to...
Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle
Macrochelys suwanniensis
A prehistoric relic of the Deep South, the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle is a massive, ridge-shelled predator fo...
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