Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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
Chrysocyon brachyurus
The 'fox on stilts' of South America, the Maned Wolf is a solitary, fruit-eating canine that roams the golden grassla...
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
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
Sylvilagus palustris
The marsh rabbit is the Southeast’s most surprising swimmer, a dark-furred wetland specialist that prefers a paddle i...
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
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
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
Dasypus mexicanus
The most widespread armored mammal in North America, the Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo is a persistent digger known fo...
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
Cercopithecus mona
Meet the Mona Monkey, the charismatic forest acrobat known for its striking facial markings and impressive cheek-pouc...
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
Microtus montanus
The hidden architect of the Western meadows, the Montane Vole carves secret highways through the grass. Discover the ...
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
Sylvilagus nuttallii
Master of the high-altitude thicket, the Mountain Cottontail is a charming and elusive neighbor of the Western wilds....
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
Lepus timidus
The ultimate survivor of the high peaks, the Mountain Hare is a shapeshifter that swaps its earthy summer browns for ...
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
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
Equus zebra
The ultimate high-altitude equine, the Mountain Zebra is a master of the rocky crags. Distinguished by its unique 'gr...
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
Odocoileus hemionus
With their signature oversized ears and majestic forked antlers, the Mule Deer is a quintessential icon of the Americ...
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
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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