Wildlife Species Library

Birds

Mourning Collared Dove

Streptopelia decipiens

Not to be confused with its North American namesake, the Mourning Collared Dove is a gem of the African savanna. Know...

Birds

Mourning Dove

Zenaida macroura

Famous for their soulful, rhythmic cooing and elegant pointed tails, Mourning Doves are one of North America’s most f...

Reptiles

Mourning Gecko

Lepidodactylus lugubris

Meet the world-traveling, all-female lizard known for its social chirps and chevron stripes. The Mourning Gecko is a ...

Birds

Mourning Sierra-Finch

Rhopospina fruticeti

Dressed in a sophisticated slate-gray suit with a striking black bib, the Mourning Sierra-Finch is the dapper gentlem...

Birds

Mourning Warbler

Geothlypis philadelphia

A hidden gem of the undergrowth, the Mourning Warbler is a vibrant neotropical migrant known for its striking slate-g...

Birds

Mouse-colored Tyrannulet

Nesotriccus murinus

A master of camouflage, the Mouse-colored Tyrannulet is a charmingly understated flycatcher that thrives from the Pan...

Mammals

mouse-tailed shrew

Crocidura muricauda

A miniature marvel of the West African rainforest, the mouse-tailed shrew is famous for a tail that stretches longer ...

Birds

Moustached Flowerpiercer

Diglossa mystacalis

A dapper specialist of the high Andes, the Moustached Flowerpiercer is famous for its bold white facial markings and ...

Mammals

Moustached Monkey

Cercopithecus cephus

Meet the 'masked' acrobat of the African canopy, known for its striking blue eyes and iconic white moustache. These s...

Mollusks

Mucket

Ortmanniana ligamentina

Meet the Mucket, the silent engineer of North America's riverbeds. This heavy-shelled mussel spends its life filterin...

Mammals

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Recognizable by their namesake ears and rugged grace, Mule Deer are the iconic sentinels of the American West. From h...

Birds

Multicolored Tanager

Chlorochrysa nitidissima

Endemic to the misty cloud forests of Colombia, the Multicolored Tanager is widely considered one of the most beautif...

Fish

Mummichog

Fundulus heteroclitus

Meet the Mummichog, the ultimate survivor of the salt marsh. From surviving the vacuum of space to thriving in pollut...

Crustaceans

Munida sarsi

Munida sarsi

A vibrant orange scavenger of the North Atlantic depths, Sars' squat lobster is a master of the deep-sea floor. With ...

Birds

Murphy's Petrel

Pterodroma ultima

A mysterious wanderer of the deep Pacific, Murphy's Petrel spends its life riding the ocean winds. This dark-winged t...

Birds

Muscovy Duck

Cairina moschata

Meet the 'perching duck' of the Americas. With their unmistakable red-masked faces and quiet, hissing charm, Muscovy ...

Ferns

Musk Fern

Microsorum grossum

A fragrant icon of the Pacific, the Musk Fern is a resilient climber and groundcover known for its deeply lobed leave...

Wildflowers

musk mallow

Malva moschata

A summer staple with lace-like leaves and romantic pink blooms, the musk mallow is a pollinator's paradise. This eleg...

Wildflowers

musk thistle

Carduus nutans

Recognized by its dramatic drooping purple blooms and formidable spiny armor, the Musk Thistle is a master of surviva...

Fish

Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

The ghost of the north woods, the Muskellunge is North America's most formidable freshwater predator. Witness the pow...

Mammals

Muskox

Ovibos moschatus

A shaggy relic of the Ice Age, the muskox is a testament to survival in the world's harshest climates. Known as 'the ...

Mammals

Muskrat

Ondatra zibethicus

The muskrat is a master of the marsh, a resilient and resourceful architect that transforms every waterway it touches...

Insects

Muslin Moth

Diaphora mendica

The Muslin Moth is a master of disguise and transformation, featuring a unique look for both males and females. Disco...

Birds

Mute Swan

Cygnus olor

The Mute Swan is a symbol of elegance and tranquility, easily recognized by its snowy plumage and graceful S-curved n...

Fish

Mutton Snapper

Lutjanus analis

The Mutton Snapper is a master of the reef, recognized by its striking blue 'eyeliner' and a signature black spot. A ...