Species library
Field marks, habits, and camera tips for the wildlife that visits backyard habitats.
Chacoan Peccary
Catagonus wagneri
Once known only from fossils and thought to be extinct, the Chacoan Peccary is the ultimate survivor of the South Ame...
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Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
Witness the incredible elegance of the Cheetah, the fastest land animal on the planet. Built for speed and precision,...
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Chilla
Lycalopex grisea
The Chilla is a master of the Patagonian wilderness, a grizzled survivor that navigates everything from arid deserts ...
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Chimpanzee
Pan troglodytes
Meet our closest living relatives, the brilliant and social architects of the African rainforest. From intricate tool...
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Chinese Takin
Budorcas tibetana
The Chinese Takin is the golden giant of the Himalayas, a mountain-dwelling marvel that looks like a cross between a ...
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Chital
Axis axis
With its striking white-spotted coat and elegant antlers, the Chital is often considered the most beautiful deer spec...
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Cliff Chipmunk
Neotamias dorsalis
Meet the mountain athlete of the American Southwest. The Cliff Chipmunk is a master of vertical terrain, turning shee...
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Clymene Dolphin
Stenella clymene
A rare Atlantic exclusive, the Clymene dolphin is the only marine mammal known to have evolved through hybrid speciat...
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Coast Mole
Scapanus orarius
A subterranean architect of the Pacific Northwest, the Coast Mole is a velvety wonder that keeps our soils healthy an...
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Collared Peccary
Pecari tajacu
Meet the desert's most social survivor. Often confused with wild pigs, the Collared Peccary is a fascinating, 'squad-...
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Commerson's Dolphin
Cephalorhynchus commersonii
Meet the 'Panda of the Sea,' a small, high-energy dolphin known for its striking black-and-white patterns and acrobat...
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Common Bottlenose Dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
The Common Bottlenose Dolphin is the ocean's most charismatic inhabitant, known for its intelligence, signature smile...
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Common Brown Four-eyed Opossum
Metachirus myosuros
The Common Brown Four-eyed Opossum is a master of the midnight forest floor, recognizable by the twin white spots tha...
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Common Dolphin
Delphinus delphis
Meet the ocean's most acrobatic voyager, the Common Dolphin. Known for their stunning hourglass patterns and massive ...
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Common Dwarf Mongoose
Helogale parvula
Africa's smallest carnivore is a social powerhouse that turns termite mounds into bustling miniature cities. These ch...
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Common Eland
Tragelaphus oryx
Meet the Common Eland, a gentle giant of the African savanna that combines the power of a bull with the grace of an a...
MammalsCommon Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Callospermophilus lateralis
Often mistaken for a giant chipmunk, this colorful mountain-dweller is famous for its golden shoulders and bold perso...
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Common Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus amphibius
The Common Hippopotamus is a heavyweight of the African waterways, spending its days in social pods and its nights 'm...
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Common Raccoon
Procyon lotor
Meet the backyard's most clever opportunist, the 'masked bandit' known for its incredible dexterity and problem-solvi...
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Common Shrew
Sorex araneus
The Common Shrew is a miniature marvel of the undergrowth, a velvet-clad hunter that lives life in the fast lane. Des...
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Common Slender Mongoose
Herpestes sanguineus
The Common Slender Mongoose is Africa's most iconic backyard predator, known for its sleek silhouette and its signatu...
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Common Treeshrew
Tupaia glis
Meet the Common Treeshrew, a high-speed, long-snouted marvel of the Southeast Asian undergrowth. Neither a shrew nor ...
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Common Vole
Microtus arvalis
The common vole is a master architect of the undergrowth, creating hidden highways beneath our feet. These energetic ...
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Common Warthog
Phacochoerus africanus
With their iconic tusks and vertical tails, Common Warthogs are the spirited 'architects' of the African savanna. The...
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Common Wildebeest
Connochaetes taurinus
Witness the thunderous heart of the African savanna. The Common Wildebeest is a resilient nomad, famous for its epic ...
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Coyote
Canis latrans
The ultimate survivor of the American wilderness, the coyote is a master of adaptation. From desert canyons to suburb...
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Coypu
Myocastor coypus
With their vibrant orange teeth and impressive swimming skills, the coypu is a fascinating giant of the wetlands. Oft...
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Crab-eating Fox
Cerdocyon thous
A resilient and resourceful spirit of the South American twilight, the Crab-eating Fox is a master of adaptation. Fro...
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Crab-eating Raccoon
Procyon cancrivorus
The Crab-eating Raccoon is the sleek, water-loving specialist of the South American night. With its sensitive paws an...
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Crabeater Seal
Lobodon carcinophaga
The world's most abundant seal is a master of the Antarctic ice. With specialized teeth for krill-filtering and incre...
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Crested Porcupine
Hystrix cristata
The Crested Porcupine is a nocturnal marvel, draped in a coat of formidable black-and-white quills and a wild white m...
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Culpeo
Lycalopex culpaeus
Often called the 'Andean Wolf,' the Culpeo is a resilient South American predator that thrives from the desert coast ...
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Dall's Porpoise
Phocoenoides dalli
The fastest porpoise in the world, the Dall's Porpoise is a high-energy acrobat of the North Pacific, recognizable by...
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Damara Dik-dik
Madoqua damarensis
The Damara Dik-dik is a miniature marvel of the African bush, known for its trunk-like snout and lifelong devotion to...
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Darwin's Fox
Lycalopex fulvipes
The Darwin's Fox is one of the rarest and most elusive canids on Earth, a tiny forest dweller found only in the misty...
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Deppe's Squirrel
Sciurus deppei
A small, agile resident of Central American forests, Deppe's Squirrel is easily recognized by its olive-brown coat an...
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