Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
West African Mud Turtle
Pelusios castaneus
A master of the African marshes, the West African Mud Turtle is famous for its unique side-folding neck and its abili...
West African slender-snouted crocodile
Mecistops cataphractus
The West African slender-snouted crocodile is a master of camouflage and a symbol of the pristine rainforest waterway...
Western Foxsnake
Pantherophis ramspotti
A harmless, hard-working rodent hunter of the American Midwest, the Western Foxsnake is easily recognized by its vibr...
Western Gaboon Viper
Bitis rhinoceros
The Western Gaboon Viper is a masterpiece of natural engineering, boasting the longest fangs and the most sophisticat...
Western Ground Snake
Atractus occidentalis
A secretive inhabitant of the Ecuadorian forest floor, the Western Ground Snake is a master of the subterranean world...
Western Natal Green Snake
Philothamnus occidentalis
A vibrant, emerald-green jewel of the garden, the Western Natal Green Snake is a harmless arboreal hunter that thrive...
Western Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora hexalepis
Meet the desert’s most specialized excavator. The Western Patch-nosed Snake is a sleek, striped speedster known for t...
Western Rainbow Boa
Epicrates cenchria
Witness the living jewel of the Amazon, a serpent world-renowned for its shimmering, holographic scales and gentle na...
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
The Western Ratsnake is North America's master climber, a powerful and harmless constrictor that serves as an essenti...
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
A master of the high-desert and coastal scrub, the Western Rattlesnake is a fascinating pit viper known for its iconi...
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
The Western Ribbon Snake is a sleek, sun-loving resident of the water's edge, easily recognized by its vibrant stripe...
Western Rock Skink
Trachylepis sulcata
A sleek master of the African stone, the Western Rock Skink is a stripey, sun-loving reptile that brings life to rock...
Western Spiny-tailed Iguana
Ctenosaura pectinata
A prehistoric master of the Mexican coast, the Western Spiny-tailed Iguana is a sun-loving sprinter with armor-like s...
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
A master of adaptation, the Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is a common and fascinating visitor to Western backyards...
Western three-striped skink
Trachylepis occidentalis
A striking, fast-moving gem of the African arid-lands, the Western three-striped skink is a master of the 'sun-and-ru...
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