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

The Margay is nature’s ultimate high-wire act—a small wild cat capable of descending trees head-first and leaping thr...

Marsh Mongoose
Mammals

Marsh Mongoose

Atilax paludinosus

Master of the African riverbanks, the Marsh Mongoose is a secretive, shaggy-haired specialist that hunts by touch in ...

Marsh Rabbit
Mammals

Marsh Rabbit

Sylvilagus palustris

The Marsh Rabbit is the Southeast's most elusive swimmer, a compact and hardy cottontail cousin that thrives in the d...

Masked Shrew
Mammals

Masked Shrew

Sorex cinereus

Meet the Masked Shrew, a tiny powerhouse of the northern wilderness. Despite weighing less than a nickel, this energe...

Maxwell's Duiker
Mammals

Maxwell's Duiker

Philantomba maxwellii

A secretive and graceful inhabitant of West Africa's dense rainforests, the Maxwell's Duiker is a master of the under...

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 gem of the California desert, the Mohave ground squirrel is a master of timing, emerging for only a few months...

Mona Monkey
Mammals

Mona Monkey

Cercopithecus mona

With its striking blue-grey face and acrobatic spirit, the Mona Monkey is a jewel of the West African canopy. Equally...

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 Montane Vole is the tiny, tireless tunnel-maker of the West, thriving in rugged mountain meadows and surviving ha...

Moose
Mammals

Moose

Alces alces

Meet the undisputed titan of the northern woods. With its massive palmate antlers and iconic silhouette, the moose is...

Mountain Cottontail
Mammals

Mountain Cottontail

Sylvilagus nuttallii

A hardy survivor of the western high country, the Mountain Cottontail is easily recognized by its rusty-colored legs ...

Mountain Gazelle
Mammals

Mountain Gazelle

Gazella gazella

An icon of the Levantine landscape, the Mountain Gazelle is a master of speed and agility, thriving across rugged hil...

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 camouflage, the Mountain Lion is a silent guardian of the American wilderness. From the snowy ...

Mountain Reedbuck
Mammals

Mountain Reedbuck

Redunca fulvorufula

A master of the high-altitude slopes, the Mountain Reedbuck is a graceful antelope known for its distinctive whistlin...

Mountain Zebra
Mammals

Mountain Zebra

Equus zebra

The Mountain Zebra is the rugged alpinist of the equine world, uniquely adapted with specialized hooves and bold 'gri...

mouse-tailed shrew
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 ...

Moustached Monkey
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...

Mule Deer
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...

Muskox
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 ...

Muskrat
Mammals

Muskrat

Ondatra zibethicus

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

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