Wildlife Species Library

Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.

Malabar Sacred Langur
Mammals

Malabar Sacred Langur

Semnopithecus hypoleucos

Recognizable by its striking black 'socks' and silver-gray coat, the Malabar Sacred Langur is a majestic primate of I...

Maned Wolf
Mammals

Maned Wolf

Chrysocyon brachyurus

The 'fox on stilts' of South America, the Maned Wolf is a solitary, fruit-eating canine that roams the golden grassla...

Margay
Mammals

Margay

Leopardus wiedii

Meet the 'Tree Ocelot,' a gravity-defying feline that spends its life navigating the high canopy with the agility of ...

Marsh Mongoose
Mammals

Marsh Mongoose

Atilax paludinosus

The shaggy-coated Marsh Mongoose is the shadowy sentinel of the African wetlands, a master of both land and water wit...

Marsh Rabbit
Mammals

Marsh Rabbit

Sylvilagus palustris

The marsh rabbit is the Southeast’s most surprising swimmer, a dark-furred wetland specialist that prefers a paddle i...

Masked Shrew
Mammals

Masked Shrew

Sorex cinereus

The Masked Shrew is a microscopic marvel of the forest floor, a tiny predator that lives life at a relentless pace. A...

Maxwell's Duiker
Mammals

Maxwell's Duiker

Philantomba maxwellii

The Maxwell's Duiker is a master of the West African understory, a small and graceful antelope known for its secretiv...

Mediterranean Water Shrew
Mammals

Mediterranean Water Shrew

Neomys milleri

A pint-sized predator of the water's edge, the Mediterranean Water Shrew is a master of the damp shadows. With its ve...

Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo
Mammals

Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo

Dasypus mexicanus

The most widespread armored mammal in North America, the Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo is a persistent digger known fo...

Mohave Ground Squirrel
Mammals

Mohave Ground Squirrel

Xerospermophilus mohavensis

A rare desert gem found only in a small corner of California. The Mohave ground squirrel is a master of timing, emerg...

Mona Monkey
Mammals

Mona Monkey

Cercopithecus mona

Meet the Mona Monkey, the charismatic forest acrobat known for its striking facial markings and impressive cheek-pouc...

Mongolian Gazelle
Mammals

Mongolian Gazelle

Procapra gutturosa

A master of the open plains, the Mongolian Gazelle is a high-speed nomad that traverses the vast Central Asian steppe...

Montane Vole
Mammals

Montane Vole

Microtus montanus

The hidden architect of the Western meadows, the Montane Vole carves secret highways through the grass. Discover the ...

Moose
Mammals

Moose

Alces alces

The moose is a true icon of the northern wilderness, standing as the largest member of the deer family. With its preh...

Mountain Cottontail
Mammals

Mountain Cottontail

Sylvilagus nuttallii

Master of the high-altitude thicket, the Mountain Cottontail is a charming and elusive neighbor of the Western wilds....

Mountain Gazelle
Mammals

Mountain Gazelle

Gazella gazella

Graceful and lightning-fast, the Mountain Gazelle is a master of the rocky slopes. With its striking facial stripes a...

Mountain Hare
Mammals

Mountain Hare

Lepus timidus

The ultimate survivor of the high peaks, the Mountain Hare is a shapeshifter that swaps its earthy summer browns for ...

Mountain Lion
Mammals

Mountain Lion

Puma concolor

The ultimate master of stealth, the mountain lion is a powerful and silent guardian of the wilderness. Discover how t...

Mountain Reedbuck
Mammals

Mountain Reedbuck

Redunca fulvorufula

A specialist of the high country, the Mountain Reedbuck is a master of camouflage and agility. Watch for the flash of...

Mountain Zebra
Mammals

Mountain Zebra

Equus zebra

The ultimate high-altitude equine, the Mountain Zebra is a master of the rocky crags. Distinguished by its unique 'gr...

Moustached Monkey
Mammals

Moustached Monkey

Cercopithecus cephus

With a striking blue 'mask' and a dapper white stripe across its lip, the Moustached Monkey is a true gem of the Afri...

Mule Deer
Mammals

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

With their signature oversized ears and majestic forked antlers, the Mule Deer is a quintessential icon of the Americ...

Muskox
Mammals

Muskox

Ovibos moschatus

A true survivor of the Ice Age, the muskox is a majestic, shaggy sentinel of the frozen north. Known as 'the bearded ...

Muskrat
Mammals

Muskrat

Ondatra zibethicus

The muskrat is a master of the marsh, a tireless swimmer that shapes its environment through impressive lodge-buildin...

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