Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Showing 181-216 of 216 species
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...
Texas Coralsnake
Micrurus tener
The Texas Coralsnake is a vibrant, reclusive jewel of the southern landscape. Recognizable by its iconic red, yellow,...
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
A master of camouflage and a symbol of the American wilderness, the Timber Rattlesnake is a patient forest guardian. ...
Travancore Wolf Snake
Lycodon travancoricus
A sleek, nocturnal hunter endemic to the hills of South India, the Travancore Wolf Snake is a master of the night. Of...
Trinket Snake
Coelognathus helena
An elegant and energetic resident of South Asian gardens, the Trinket Snake is a master of mimicry and a tireless hun...
Tropical House Gecko
Hemidactylus mabouia
The ultimate 'wall-walker' of the night, the Tropical House Gecko is a tiny, vocal predator that has turned our subur...
Turner's Thick-toed Gecko
Chondrodactylus turneri
A robust and charismatic resident of southern African gardens, Turner's Thick-toed Gecko is a master of the night. Wi...
Variable Skink
Trachylepis varia
A shimmering, agile resident of African gardens, the Variable Skink is a master of the 'sun-and-scuttle' lifestyle. W...
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...
Yacare Caiman
Caiman yacare
Often called the 'Piranha Caiman,' this resilient reptile is the undisputed star of South American wetlands. With its...
Yellow Monitor
Varanus flavescens
Glowing with a distinctive golden hue, the Yellow Monitor is a master of the South Asian wetlands. This endangered li...
Yellow-spotted Keelback
Fowlea flavipunctata
The Yellow-spotted Keelback is a vibrant, semi-aquatic resident of Asian wetlands and garden ponds. Known for its sig...
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