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Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.

Bongo

Bongo

Tragelaphus eurycerus

The Bongo is the ultimate prize for wildlife observers—a massive, striped 'forest ghost' that haunts the deepest jung...

Mammals
Bonnet Macaque

Bonnet Macaque

Macaca radiata

Meet the clever and social Bonnet Macaque, famous for the unique 'cap' of hair on its head. Native to Southern India,...

Mammals
Bonobo

Bonobo

Pan paniscus

The bonobo is our peaceful, matriarchal cousin, found only in the deep heart of the Congo Basin. Known for their rema...

Mammals
Bontebok/Blesbok

Bontebok/Blesbok

Damaliscus pygargus

Boasting a glossy purplish coat and a striking white facial blaze, the Bontebok and Blesbok are iconic figures of the...

Mammals
Bornean Mountain Ground Squirrel

Bornean Mountain Ground Squirrel

Sundasciurus everetti

A sturdy, ground-dwelling specialist of Borneo's misty peaks, the Bornean Mountain Ground Squirrel is the unsung engi...

Mammals
Bornean Orangutan

Bornean Orangutan

Pongo pygmaeus

Known as the 'Man of the Forest,' the Bornean Orangutan is a solitary genius of the canopy. With their iconic orange ...

Mammals
Bornean Yellow Muntjac

Bornean Yellow Muntjac

Muntiacus atherodes

The Bornean Yellow Muntjac is a golden-hued forest dweller found nowhere else on Earth. Known as the 'barking deer,' ...

Mammals
Botta's Pocket Gopher

Botta's Pocket Gopher

Megascapheus bottae

The ultimate subterranean architect of the West, Botta's Pocket Gopher is a master of transformation, turning soil an...

Mammals
Broad-toed Feather-tailed Glider

Broad-toed Feather-tailed Glider

Acrobates frontalis

The world's smallest gliding mammal is a hidden gem of the Australian night, sporting a unique 'feathered' tail and t...

Mammals
Brown Hare

Brown Hare

Lepus europaeus

Meet the sprinter of the grasslands. With their iconic black-tipped ears and lightning-fast reflexes, Brown Hares are...

Mammals
Brown Hyaena

Brown Hyaena

Parahyaena brunnea

Meet the 'strandwolf' of the desert, a shaggy, solitary wanderer with a secret social life. As the rarest hyaena spec...

Mammals
Brown Rat

Brown Rat

Rattus norvegicus

Master of adaptation and urban survival, the Brown Rat is a fascinating neighbor often hidden just out of sight. From...

Mammals
Burmeister's Porpoise

Burmeister's Porpoise

Phocoena spinipinnis

The 'black porpoise' of South America is a master of stealth, gliding through shallow coastal waters with a unique, b...

Mammals
Bush Dog

Bush Dog

Speothos venaticus

The Bush Dog is a rare, semi-aquatic canine that hunts in family packs deep within the South American rainforest. Wit...

Mammals
Bush Duiker

Bush Duiker

Sylvicapra grimmia

The Bush Duiker is a master of disguise, a tiny and resilient antelope that thrives right under our noses in the Afri...

Mammals
Bush Hyrax

Bush Hyrax

Heterohyrax brucei

The Bush Hyrax is a master of the African kopje, an agile climber that shares a surprising evolutionary link with the...

Mammals
Bushpig

Bushpig

Potamochoerus larvatus

The shaggy-coated 'ghost of the forest,' the Bushpig is a master of the night. With its tufted ears and intelligent e...

Mammals
Bushy-tailed Woodrat

Bushy-tailed Woodrat

Neotoma cinerea

Often mistaken for a squirrel due to its magnificent plume of a tail, the Bushy-tailed Woodrat is nature's most dedic...

Mammals
Cacomistle

Cacomistle

Bassariscus sumichrasti

A master of the tropical canopy, the Cacomistle is a ring-tailed acrobat that haunts the high jungles of Central Amer...

Mammals
California Ground Squirrel

California Ground Squirrel

Otospermophilus beecheyi

The California Ground Squirrel is the West's most famous burrower, known for its complex social lives and incredible ...

Mammals
California Sea Lion

California Sea Lion

Zalophus californianus

The athletic 'sentinel of the shore,' the California Sea Lion is a social powerhouse known for its loud barks and inc...

Mammals
Campbell's Monkey

Campbell's Monkey

Cercopithecus campbelli

The Campbell's Monkey is a master of the West African canopy, known for its complex 'language' and striking white bro...

Mammals
Canada Lynx

Canada Lynx

Lynx canadensis

A ghost of the northern woods, the Canada lynx is a master of the subarctic wilderness. Known for its oversized snows...

Mammals
Cape Fox

Cape Fox

Vulpes chama

Meet the silver-backed ghost of the African night. The Cape Fox is a petite, elegant predator known for its oversized...

Mammals
Cape Genet

Cape Genet

Genetta tigrina

With its leopard-like spots and elegant, ringed tail, the Cape Genet is the ultimate backyard phantom. This agile Sou...

Mammals
Cape Grey Mongoose

Cape Grey Mongoose

Herpestes pulverulentus

A sleek, solitary hunter of the South African landscape, the Cape Grey Mongoose is a master of adaptation. Easily ide...

Mammals
Cape Grysbok

Cape Grysbok

Raphicerus melanotis

The Cape Grysbok is the Western Cape's most elusive garden visitor, a tiny, grizzled antelope that thrives in the sec...

Mammals
Cape Hare

Cape Hare

Lepus capensis

The Cape Hare is a master of the open plains, using its incredible speed and oversized ears to stay one step ahead of...

Mammals
Cape Porcupine

Cape Porcupine

Hystrix africaeaustralis

Africa's largest rodent is a nocturnal marvel, armored with a striking coat of black-and-white quills and a formidabl...

Mammals
Capped Lutung

Capped Lutung

Trachypithecus pileatus

Featuring a striking black crown and a golden-orange belly, the Capped Lutung is the stylish acrobat of the Himalayan...

Mammals
Capybara

Capybara

Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

The capybara is the undisputed king of the world's rodents—a social, semiaquatic giant that lives life at a leisurely...

Mammals
Caracal

Caracal

Caracal caracal

With its iconic tufted ears and powerful golden physique, the caracal is one of the most striking wild cats on Earth....

Mammals
Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel

Cascade Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel

Callospermophilus saturatus

The largest of the golden-mantled squirrels, this vibrant mountain dweller is a master of the high Cascades. With its...

Mammals
Cayenne Spiny Rat

Cayenne Spiny Rat

Proechimys guyannensis

Meet the Cayenne Spiny Rat, a master of the Amazonian understory known for its bristly coat and clever survival tacti...

Mammals
Central American Agouti

Central American Agouti

Dasyprocta punctata

Often called the 'jungle's gardener,' the Central American Agouti is a charismatic and essential part of the tropical...

Mammals
Chacma Baboon

Chacma Baboon

Papio ursinus

The Chacma Baboon is the rugged socialite of the African wild, known for its incredible intelligence, dog-like muzzle...

Mammals

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