Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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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...
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...
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
Meet the most colorful and widespread turtle in North America. Known for their intricate red and yellow patterns and ...
Parrot-beaked Tortoise
Homopus areolatus
The Parrot-beaked Tortoise is a colorful miniature marvel of the Cape. Known for its distinctive 'beak' and vibrant s...
Peringuey's Adder
Bitis peringueyi
The ultimate desert ghost, Peringuey's Adder vanishes into the Namib sands with only its eyes peaking out. It is a ma...
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Featuring a signature 'racing stripe' and an appetite for garden pests, the Plains Garter Snake is a hardy survivor f...
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
The Pond Slider is the most iconic freshwater turtle in the Americas, famous for its love of sunshine and its lightni...
Puff Adder
Bitis arietans
The Puff Adder is Africa's most iconic ambush hunter, masterfully disguised within the leaf litter. Known for its hea...
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
A specialist of clean, rocky streams, the Queensnake is a slender reptile known for its unique 'soft-shell' crayfish ...
Rainbow Skink
Trachylepis margaritifer
With its shimmering metallic scales and an electric-blue tail, the Rainbow Skink is a living jewel of the African bac...
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
A hidden gem of the forest floor, the Red-bellied Snake is a master of camouflage with a fiery secret. This tiny, slu...
Red Cornsnake
Pantherophis guttatus
Vibrantly colored and exceptionally gentle, the Red Cornsnake is a master climber and a friend to gardeners. This non...
Red-lipped Snake
Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia
The Red-lipped Snake is Africa's most famous garden 'herald,' known for its striking colorful lips and its feisty, co...
Red-necked Keelback
Rhabdophis subminiatus
A dazzling resident of Asian wetlands, the Red-necked Keelback is a rare biological marvel—both venomous and poisonou...
Red Spitting Cobra
Naja pallida
A masterpiece of the African drylands, the Red Spitting Cobra is as beautiful as it is dangerous. With its striking s...
Red-tailed Green Ratsnake
Gonyosoma oxycephalum
A masterpiece of tropical evolution, the Red-tailed Green Ratsnake is a vivid emerald climber that brings a flash of ...
Reticulated Python
Malayopython reticulatus
The world's longest snake and a masterpiece of natural camouflage, the Reticulated Python is a silent giant of the So...
Rhinoceros Viper
Bitis nasicornis
Adorned with a kaleidoscope of geometric patterns and distinctive nasal horns, the Rhinoceros Viper is arguably the m...
Rhombic Night Adder
Causus rhombeatus
A distinctive toad-hunting specialist recognizable by the bold 'V' on its head, the Rhombic Night Adder is a common b...
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Small, secretive, and strikingly beautiful, the Ring-necked Snake is the hidden gem of North American backyards. Look...
River Cooter
Pseudemys concinna
The River Cooter is the sun-worshipper of the American waterways, easily recognized by its 'pinstriped' suit and a pe...
Rock Monitor
Varanus albigularis
Africa's largest lizard is a master of the savanna, combining prehistoric power with surprising intelligence and a ca...
Rough-scaled Sand Boa
Eryx conicus
The Rough-scaled Sand Boa is a subterranean specialist known for its unique armor-like scales and remarkable mimicry....
Russell's Viper
Daboia russelii
South Asia's most famous ambush predator, the Russell's Viper, is easily recognized by its beautiful chain-link patte...
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...
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