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
The Margay is nature’s ultimate high-wire act—a small wild cat capable of descending trees head-first and leaping thr...
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
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
Sorex cinereus
Meet the Masked Shrew, a tiny powerhouse of the northern wilderness. Despite weighing less than a nickel, this energe...
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
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 gem of the California desert, the Mohave ground squirrel is a master of timing, emerging for only a few months...
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
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 Montane Vole is the tiny, tireless tunnel-maker of the West, thriving in rugged mountain meadows and surviving ha...
Moose
Alces alces
Meet the undisputed titan of the northern woods. With its massive palmate antlers and iconic silhouette, the moose is...
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
Gazella gazella
An icon of the Levantine landscape, the Mountain Gazelle is a master of speed and agility, thriving across rugged hil...
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 camouflage, the Mountain Lion is a silent guardian of the American wilderness. From the snowy ...
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
Equus zebra
The Mountain Zebra is the rugged alpinist of the equine world, uniquely adapted with specialized hooves and bold 'gri...
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
Cercopithecus cephus
Meet the 'masked' acrobat of the African canopy, known for its striking blue eyes and iconic white moustache. These s...
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
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
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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