Species library

Desert Cottontail

Sylvilagus audubonii

The Desert Cottontail is the ultimate arid-land survivor, known for its iconic white tail and its ability to disappea...

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Desert Warthog

Phacochoerus aethiopicus

A specialist of the Horn of Africa's most rugged terrain, the Desert Warthog is a master of survival. Identifiable by...

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Desert Woodrat

Neotoma lepida

Meet the desert's most industrious architect. The Desert Woodrat is a master of survival, building elaborate stick fo...

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Diana guenon

Cercopithecus diana

The Diana guenon is the regal sentinel of the West African canopy, instantly recognizable by its striking white beard...

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Diana Monkey

Cercopithecus diana

Named after the Roman goddess of the hunt for its bow-shaped white brow, the Diana monkey is a crown jewel of the Wes...

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Domestic Bactrian Camel

Camelus bactrianus

The Domestic Bactrian Camel is the two-humped titan of the Central Asian steppes, a resilient survivor built to withs...

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Domestic Cat

Felis catus

From graceful garden patrollers to fierce nocturnal hunters, domestic cats are the most common visitors to backyard c...

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Domestic Cattle

Bos taurus

The Domestic Cow is a cornerstone of rural landscapes worldwide, known for its social intelligence and rhythmic grazi...

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Domestic Dog

Canis familiaris

The world's most diverse mammal and our oldest companion, the domestic dog is a master of adaptation. From tiny lap d...

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Domestic Goat

Capra hircus

Curious, agile, and full of personality, the domestic goat is the ultimate backyard browser. Whether they're clearing...

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Domestic Horse

Equus caballus

The domestic horse is a powerful symbol of grace and history that has been a human companion for over 5,000 years. Fr...

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Domestic Sheep

Ovis aries

The world's most famous woolly grazer, the domestic sheep is a masterpiece of social intelligence and hardiness. From...

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Domestic Water Buffalo

Bubalus bubalis

The Domestic Water Buffalo is a gentle, semi-aquatic giant that thrives where land meets water. Known as the 'Living ...

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Domestic Yak

Bos grunniens

The shaggy sentinel of the high peaks, the domestic yak is a master of survival in the world's most extreme environme...

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Donkey

Equus asinus

The donkey is a symbol of endurance and surprising intelligence. From their iconic long ears to their powerful brays,...

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Dorcas Gazelle

Gazella dorcas

A slender ghost of the dunes, the Dorcas Gazelle is the ultimate desert survivor. With its lyre-shaped horns and incr...

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Douglas's Squirrel

Tamiasciurus douglasii

The feisty 'chickaree' of the Pacific Northwest, the Douglas's squirrel is a bolt of orange lightning in the evergree...

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Dromedary Camel

Camelus dromedarius

The ultimate desert survivor, the Dromedary Camel is a marvel of biological engineering. Whether roaming the dunes of...

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Dugong

Dugong dugon

The gentle 'sea cow' of the Indo-Pacific, the Dugong is a master of the seagrass meadows. Known for its whale-like ta...

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Dusky Dolphin

Aethalodelphis obscurus

The Dusky Dolphin is the Southern Hemisphere's premier acrobat, known for spectacular leaps and a curious, social nat...

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Dusky-footed Woodrat

Neotoma fuscipes

The ultimate architect of the Pacific coast, the Dusky-footed Woodrat is famous for its massive stick houses and its ...

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Dusky Leaf Monkey

Trachypithecus obscurus

Recognizable by their comical 'spectacles' and stunning orange infants, the Dusky Leaf Monkey is a gentle, leaf-eatin...

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Dusky Palm Squirrel

Funambulus obscurus

The Dusky Palm Squirrel is Sri Lanka's hidden gem of the rainforest floor. A master of the shadows, this tiny endemic...

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East African Oryx

Oryx beisa

With its rapier-like horns and striking monochrome mask, the East African Oryx is the ultimate desert survivor. Often...

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East Asian finless porpoise

Neophocaena sunameri

Meet the 'smiling' phantom of the East Asian coast. This dorsal-finless wonder is a master of the shallows, weaving t...

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Eastern Chipmunk

Tamias striatus

The Eastern Chipmunk is a tireless worker of the forest floor, easily recognized by its bold stripes and rhythmic 'ch...

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Eastern Cottontail

Sylvilagus floridanus

With its signature fluffy white tail and nervous twitch, the Eastern Cottontail is the quintessential backyard mammal...

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Eastern Deermouse

Peromyscus maniculatus

With its oversized ears and striking white underbelly, the Eastern Deermouse is the most common—and charming—nocturna...

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Eastern Fox Squirrel

Sciurus niger

Meet the heavyweight champion of the tree squirrel world. With their vibrant orange bellies and clever personalities,...

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Eastern Gorilla

Gorilla beringei

The Eastern Gorilla is the world's largest living primate, a gentle giant reigning over the misty forests of Central ...

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Eastern Gray Squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

The clever architect of the eastern forests, the Eastern Gray Squirrel is a master of memory and agility. From its ac...

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Eastern Meadow Vole

Microtus pennsylvanicus

The Eastern Meadow Vole is a master of the 'hidden highway,' building intricate tunnel networks beneath the grass. A ...

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Eastern Mole

Scalopus aquaticus

The Eastern Mole is a subterranean powerhouse, capable of excavating 15 feet of tunnel in a single hour. While rarely...

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Eastern Woodrat

Neotoma floridana

The original 'pack rat' of the American woods, the Eastern Woodrat is a fascinating architect that builds massive sti...

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Egyptian Mongoose

Herpestes ichneumon

A legendary hunter of the Nile, the Egyptian Mongoose is a master of the daytime shadows. Known for its snake-fightin...

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Elk

Cervus canadensis

The Elk is one of nature's most magnificent spectacles, a symbol of the rugged wild that commands attention with its ...

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